Free Geek Seattle:Terms of Service

Free Geek Policies

Thank you for deciding to volunteer at Free Geek! The following policies were created to maintain the safety and well being of Free Geek's mission, staff and volunteers. Please read them carefully before signing the Volunteer Application Form.

Free Geek commits to:

• providing adequate information, training and assistance to volunteers

in order to meet the responsibilities of their position.

• ensuring supervisory aid to volunteers and providing feedback on

performance.

• respecting the skills, dignity and individual needs of all volunteers.
• being receptive of volunteer feedback regarding ways in which we

might mutually better accomplish our respective tasks.

• treating volunteers as partners, jointly responsible for carrying out our

agency mission.

Safety

Your safety is very important to us. Please:

• wear the provided safety equipment, such as gloves, goggles, dust

masks and ear protection as needed

• wear appropriate clothing for your task, including closed-toe shoes in

any work area

• utilize proper lifting techniques
• safely stack computers, printers and boxes without blocking aisles,

exits or safety features

• wash hands thoroughly after handling computer components
• report any unsafe conditions to staff
• report any injury to a staff member right away

Please don't:

• bring food or open beverage containers into the work areas
• block access to fire extinguishers or circuit breaker boxes
• run or engage in horseplay
• lift more than is safe for you.

Respect

Everyone must be treated with respect in order for Free Geek to be a safe and comfortable environment for all volunteers and staff. The following are not acceptable behaviors at Free Geek

• acts or threats of violence, including intimidation, harassment, and/or

coercion

• sexual harassment
• theft
• attitudes, judgments, jokes and language that are discriminatory or

demeaning on the basis of race, class, gender, sex, age, spoken language, nationality, culture, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or ability/disability.

Volunteering

• Volunteers must complete & sign the Volunteer Application.
• Volunteers must follow sign-in and sign-up procedures.

Misrepresentation of volunteer hours could result in your dismissal from your volunteer program.

• Volunteers must check their bags at the front desk. Please leave your

valuables at home.

• We count on our Free Geek volunteers! Please let us know if you are

going to be absent or late.

• For each volunteer shift of 6 to 8 hours you should take a half hour

break. We also encourage you to take a 15 minute break in every 3 ½ - 4 hour shift. These breaks are not deducted from your hours.

• Please make sure to clean up after yourselves in our public areas,

including the kitchens and the volunteer lounge area.

• Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible

adult.

Alcohol, Drug and Smoking Policy

• Any volunteer under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to

leave for the day.

• Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area outside.
• Volunteers are also prohibited from working under the influence of any

prescription drugs that may impair the ability to work in a safe and effective manner.

Weapons Policy

If you are lawfully, openly carrying an item that can be classified as a 'deadly weapon' in the state of Washington, and its presence makes individuals at Free Geek uncomfortable, please keep in mind that you will be asked to check the item at the front desk or remove it from the premises. If you are unable to do so, you will be asked to leave for the day. If you are carrying an illegal weapon, you will be asked to leave.

Getting stuff from Free Geek

Volunteers can earn free computers by participating in our Adoption and Build Programs. Additionally, active volunteers may purchase items from Free Geek's Thrift Store and receive a discount on our already low prices. Please do not shop while you are on a shift at Free Geek.

Using Free Geek's Public Terminals

Free Geek loves to provide free internet access to all its volunteers. Please make sure you pick up after yourself in these areas and follow the Acceptable Use Policy posted on the wall by the computer terminals.

Wearing Perfume

There are many folks at Free Geek who experience nausea or headaches from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Please respect this by refraining from wearing such products while volunteering here. Thanks!

Parking

There is plenty of street parking available on S Orcas St, and lots of parking onsite at FCS. However, the Center holds frequent events and we should be mindful not to abuse their parking lot in any way. Also, be aware of enforced time limits on parking around FCS.

Discipline Procedures

• Any violation of Free Geek policy by a volunteer will result in a verbal

review of the policy being violated.

• If a policy is violated after the verbal review, a verbal or written

warning will be issued.

• If the review and warning are ignored, the volunteer will be asked to

leave and can no longer volunteer with Free Geek.

• Free Geek reserves the right to terminate a volunteer position at any

time if necessary to ensure the mental and physical safety of volunteers and staff. This may be temporary or permanent.

Volunteer Benefits

Free Geek needs volunteers like you. As a Free Geek volunteer, you may enjoy benefits such as access to computers, free classes, social events, a Thrift Store discount and more.

Contact Information

Location

Free Geek Seattle at Filipino Center of Seattle Technology Education And Media Center

5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S
Seattle, WA 98118

Open FCS Workshop and other times

Telephone

206-722-9372

On the Web

http://freegeekseattle.org