Alzheimer’s Activity Center

2380 Enborg Lane

San Jose, CA 95128

408-279-7515

Service Learning

Volunteer/On -Site Student Application

Date:______

Name______Phone______

Email______

Address______Street City Zip

Occupation/School______

Do you have any physical limitations that may restrict your participation, or may

need any accommodations to perform the functions needed. Please state:

______

Special skills or hobbies______

Release Form

Respite and Research for Alzheimer’s Disease will provide training for volunteers/on-site students. Such Volunteers/on-site students may then assist the Alzheimer’s Activity Center in programs and management of clients under staff supervision. The undersigned releases and holds harmless RRAD and the Alzheimer’s Activity Center, its employees, and agents from any and all injuries, claims, demands, costs, damages and liability resulting directly or indirectly from volunteering at the Alzheimer’s Activity Center.

Read, understood and agreed to by:

Signed:______Date:______

Waiver Form

Worker’s Compensation

I, ______, understand that I am not considered an employee of the Alzheimer’s Activity Center while performing volunteer work for the organization. I further understand that as a volunteer/on-site student, I am not covered by Worker’s Compensation Insurance (medical coverage or loss of wages) for any injury that may occur while I am acting as a volunteer.

Read, understood and agreed to by:

Signed:______

Date:______

If the volunteer is under the age of 18 years old, this form must also be signed

and dated by his or her parent or responsible party.

Signed:______

Date:______

Emergency Medical Care Authorization

In case of a medical emergency while I, ______am

working at the Alzheimer’s Activity Center, I hereby authorize the following.

1. Arrange for emergency medical treatment.

______

Hospital and Phone Number

Date of last TB test______

2. Contact attending physician

Name______

Street______

City, State, Zip______

Phone______

3. Contact family or responsible party.

______

Name Phone

Medical Number______

Dentist______Phone______

Signature______Date______

In case of emergency medical treatment, the following will happen:

1. Dial 911 - for emergency transportation to the hospital and further evaluation.

2. Contact responsible party listed above.

PROCEDURES

1. Record your service hours for each day of attendance. There is a particular

volunteer sign - in book according to your affiliation.

2. Please notify the AAC, if you are going to be absent or arriving late. The

Center’s telephone number is 408-279-7515.

3. Please use a Center’s nametag (please legibly print your first name only)

HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS

1. Familiarize yourself with the Alzheimer’s Activity Center and the services it

provides.

2. Learn names of the clients with whom you will be working with.

3. Observations about clients, which are pertinent, should be reported to the

Activity Director or Lead Staff so they can be addressed and documented.

4. If you experience any difficulty with a client, staff member, or procedure

please notify the Activity Director or Director of Education.

5. You can improve community awareness for the needs of the frail elderly by

relating your experiences to others in a respectful manner.

6. Please feel free to inquire about recommended reading on Alzheimer’s

Disease.

POLICY

1. Everyone has the right to privacy. You are asked not to discuss the clients by

name outside of the Center.

2. Never discuss a client in his or her presence.