VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Available times to volunteer

Volunteer Job Description

Rock Steady Boxing offers boxing-inspired fitness classes only to people with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's boxing classes are not appropriate for non-Parkinson's persons who want to learn to box or intend to use the class time to work out for themselves. Volunteers are expected to assist RSB Coaches during class at all times. Classes are not designed to

provide the volunteer a boxing workout, but for the volunteer to gain knowledge and experience assisting people with Parkinson's disease.

Volunteers will be assigned to classes as needed and volunteer availability. RSB has a maximum number of volunteers that can participate at the same time and is dependent upon the PD class level. Volunteers are expected to notify the RSB volunteer coordinator or coach when they are unable to participate during their assigned class.

Gym Responsibilities

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to class to help coaches and boxers prepare for class.

• Assist PD boxers in wrapping hands prior to class.

• Assist coaches with putting on boxer gait belts, if appropriate.

• Check in with RSB coaches to identify any special needs during class, which may include:

• Movement or Equipment modifications for boxers

• Boxer updates that may impact performance

• Be aware of boxer changes before and during class, which may include:

• Watching for signs of low blood pressure, dizziness, overheating

• Watching and listening for signs of depression

• Be compassionate and fully present during class while being a good listener

• Making sure boxers are staying properly hydrated

• Set up as "head coach" if the head coach needs to step aside.

• Keep a firm "tough love" attitude - keep the morale of classes positive.

• Assist PD boxers with putting on boxing gloves during class.

• Assist PD boxers who need assistance getting up and down off the floor (but always encourage and teach independent-techniques first.)

• At the beginning and completion of class, volunteers are expected to assist with set-up and take-down of equipment, and cleaning of the gym:

• Disinfect all heavy bags and speed bags (after final class of the day)

• Put "toys" away; generally pick up and help keep things organized and clean

• Any other volunteer duties as assigned.

Thank you for helping us fight back agdinst Pdrkinson's disease!

Volunteer Coordinator: Keatha Todd (919) 760-3036

As a Rock Steady Boxing Volunteer

• I will leave my personal problems at the door and remember that it is my responsibility to be fully present as a volunteer, not as a participant.

• I will be positive, encouraging, and compassionate with the Rock Steady participants.

• I will accept constructive guidance from the head coaches and volunteer coaches.

• I will respect the privacy of persons served by the organization and hold in confidence sensitive, private and personal information.

• I will keep RSB staff informed of progress, concerns, and problems within the program in which I participate.

• I will display respect and courtesy towards all RSB participants, visitors, and property while working cooperatively as a team member with employees and other volunteers.

• I will keep personal opinions and actions separate from those made as a representative of this organization.

• I will avoid contact with members, both on and off duty, that could jeopardize the program my responsibility as a volunteer is to listen.

• l will not use vulgar or inappropriate language.

• I will not solicit gratuities, gifts or bequests for personal or professional benefit.

• I will not be under the influence of illegal drugs.

• I will not discriminate on the basis of race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability, or sexual orientation-

• I will provide a safe environment by not harming anyone in any way, whether through discrimination, sexual harassment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect, or other harmful actions.

• I will not attempt to promote or sell products or treatments of any kind.

• I will not dispense medical advice or refer participants for treatment of any kind.

• lwill arrive at class on time in order to help the coach and boxers.

• I will wear appropriate clothing and not use chewing tobacco or chewing gum during class.

Rock Steady Boxing New Bern Volunteer Liability Waiver

The volunteer understands that there is a risk of personal injury in the course of assisting participants during instruction and, with this knowledge, agrees to assume the risk of any injury and damages while volunteering.

The volunteer agrees to strictly follow instructors instruction and observe safety rules while assisting participants during class. Specifically, volunteer agrees to hold harmless Rock Steady Boxing New Bern, and all other individuals, organizations, sponsors, promoters, operators, hosts, instructors, associations, schools, owners, officials, directors, employees, and other participants connected with the events from all losses, damages, injuries, causes of action, claims, or complaints in the event that the volunteer is damaged or injured in any way during volunteering, participation, instruction, and/or performance of any exercise or durinB any activity associated with the class, event location, or during transportation of participants to or from the class or event.

I have read the Rock Steady Boxing Volunteer Code of Conduct and Liability Waiver and agree to the above statements.

ROCK STEADY BOXING NEW BERN

Volunteer/Spouse/Ca regiver

LIABILITY WAIVER

ln consideration of the association with Rock Steady Boxing New Bern

as a volunteer, spouse, or caregiver, participant understands that there

is a risk of personal injury in the course of instruction, or without instruction and, with this knowledge, agrees to assume the risk of any

injury and damages to participant during training.

Specifically, participant agrees to hold harmless Rock Steady Boxing New Bern, Bike Box Project, and all other individuals, organizations, sponsors, promoters, operators, hosts, instructors, staff, associations, schools, owners, officials, directors, employees, and other participants connected with the events from all losses, damages, injuries, causes of action, claims, or complaints in the event that the participant is damaged or injured in any way during participation, instruction , and for performance of any exercise or during any activity associated with the event location, during transit to or from the event, or on the grounds of the facility itself.

Participant further agrees to strictly obey instructors/staff and observe

safety rules.