MUST Elf Duties

Cobb County Locations:

White Water Business CenterSmyrna Location

200 Cobb Parkway460 Bourne Drive S.E.

Suite 102Smyrna, GA 30082

Marietta, GA 30062

Stachia ArnoldKathy Kiefer

678-519-8018770-576-0389

Cherokee County Location:

New Life Church

154 Lakeside Drive in Canton, GA 30114

Exit 14 from I-575

Ranettia Beasley

770-576-0359

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer with MUST Christmas Toy Shop at this special time of year. MUST cannot do the things we do without volunteers like you.

Our Toy Shop is set up to mimic a small department store. We have many different positions available to work so there is something for everyone. We also would like to share in the love we have for serving and give the parents a shopping spree without the worries of money or hardship. With that being said, we ask that you follow these guidelines:

Be on time for your shift – others are waiting on you
Wear a RED shirt – as your elf uniform
Smile and have the love of Jesus in your heart
Come prepared to work your shift – wear comfortable shoes
Sign the required release(s) (see below) and bring with you - turn in at the beginning of your shift

MUST Elf Duties

Toy Shop

Front Desk: Greet our clients. Cross reference client names against other organization lists. Must be able to explain to client that they (the client) are not permitted to shop due to being on another agency’s list. 2 per shift

Shoppers: Assist the parents while in our Toy Shop. Walk with the parent and explain the allotted number of items per child. Assist in picking out the gifts. (Adults are best for this position; parents don’t always like taking orders from a teenager)

6-8per shift

Check Out: Double-check that the shopper and the parent have gone to each section and have gotten the correct number of items. (This person MUST be strong enough to tell a parent that they can’t have an item as needed.) 1 - 2 per shift

Stockers and Sorters: Sort incoming toys and items – and keep shelves stocked with items. 2-4 per shift

Runners: Assist families to their cars with gift items (this is great for teens – they must travel in pairs).2 per shift

MUST volunteer policy is 10 years and older – however, with the Toy Shop we need to stress that the children must be old enough to understand that the toys they see are free to other families but they are not permitted to have any. The youth (ages 10-17) to adult ratio is 4 youth to 1 adult. Ensure when scheduling a youth group that you have the appropriate number of adults.

If for ANY reason you are unable to make your shift please notify your contact person as soon as possible. We need as much time as we can get to fill the shift, families are scheduled to come in during these times.

ELF POSITIONS

All shifts are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please have a backup date and time in mind when selecting a shift. This year MUST Toy Shop will have an online selection for volunteer shifts. Once orientations are all completed you will receive an email with the sign up link to the email address you provided on the sign in sheet (please print clearly). Each location will have a different schedule.

Set Up Shift: During this shift we will be “creating” the shopping space, unpacking donated items, putting shelving together, unloading trucks/vans. This will be a very physical with lifting being required.

Shopping Shifts: During this shift we will have parents coming in every 10 minutes to shop in our Toy Shop. Refer to the above for the number of volunteers needed. Note that this shift overlaps with the next so that the 9:00 volunteers can train the 12:00 volunteers without causing a backup before leaving.

Restocking: During this time we are restocking shelves and unloading the daily delivery of toys (there are no appointments during this time). Children and teens are good for this type of work. Also if you have a smaller group and would like to volunteer for a short period of time – this is the slot for you.

Driver: With the increased number of families each year, we are looking for a few volunteer elves to side aside a day of the week to be our drivers. Some Pickups outside of MUST. However, most is picking up at a MUST location and delivering to the Toy Shop – to keep the flow of new toys coming.

Clean/Packing Up: During this Shift we will be cleaning up Toy Shop and packing all things away until next year. This will also be a very physical job with lifting being required.

Please use the link to select your volunteer shift:

Release and Waiver of Liability

PLEASE FILL OUT, PRINT, AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE PROJECT

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) is executed on this month, day and year _____/_____/_____ by ______(the “Volunteer”) in favor of MUST Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, their directors, officers, employees, funders, volunteers, and agents.

The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for MUST Ministries and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the "Activities"). The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:

Release and Waiver. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless MUST Ministries, Inc. and their successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc.

Volunteer understands that this Release discharges MUST Ministries from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against MUST Ministries with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc., except where directly caused by the gross negligence of MUST Ministries or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that MUSTS Ministries, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.

Medical Treatment. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge MUST Ministries, Inc. from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc.

Assumption of the Risk. The Volunteer understands that the Activities include work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the work sites.

Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and releases MUST Ministries, Inc. from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.

Insurance. The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to in writing, MUST Ministries, Inc. does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

Photographic Release. Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto MUST Ministries, Inc. all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by MUST Ministries, Inc. during the Volunteer’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc., including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

Other. Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Georgia, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Volunteer has executed this Release as of the day and year first above written.

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY AND ENTER ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION.

If you need documentation of your volunteer hours, please bring any and all forms to be signed with you to the project site and have the MUST Ministries representative on site sign them at the beginning and at the end of the day.

Volunteer Group ______

Volunteer Name ______

Volunteer Signature ______

Witness ______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Phone ______Email ______

Emergency Contact ______Phone ______

Many companies match volunteer hours with cash donations to local non-profit organizations. Please check with your employer for more information on your company’s community giving initiatives. 08/15

Release and Waiver of Liability for Minors

PLEASE FILL OUT (on both sides), PRINT, AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE PROJECT

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) is executed on this month, day and year _____/_____/_____ by ______(the “Parent or Legal Guardian”) in favor of MUST Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, their directors, officers, employees, funders, volunteers, and agents.

The Parent desires for their child to work as a volunteer for MUST Ministries, Inc. and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the "Activities"). The Parent hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:

Parent understands that this Release discharges MUST Ministries, Inc. from any liability or claim that the Parent may have against MUST Ministries, Inc. with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Child’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc., except where directly caused by the gross negligence of MUST Ministries, Inc. or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Parent also understands that MUST Ministries, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.

Medical Treatment. Parent does hereby release and forever discharge MUST Ministries, Inc. from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Child’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc.

Assumption of the Risk. The Parent understands that the Activities include work that may be hazardous to the Child, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the work sites.

Parent hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and releases MUST Ministries, Inc. from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.

Insurance. The Parent understands that, except as otherwise agreed to in writing, MUST Ministries, Inc. does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Child. Each Parent is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

Photographic Release. Parent does hereby grant and convey unto MUST Ministries, Inc. all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by MUST Ministries, Inc. during the Childs’s Activities with MUST Ministries, Inc., including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

Other. Parent expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Georgia, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Parent agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Parent has executed this Release as of the day and year first above written.

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY AND ENTER ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION.

If you need documentation of your Child’s hours, please bring any and all forms to be signed with you to the project site and have the MUST Ministries representative on site sign them at the beginning and at the end of the day.

Volunteer Group ______

Parent or Authorized Legal Guardian Name ______

Child’s Name ______

Parent or Authorized Legal Guardian’s Signature ______

Address ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Phone ______Email ______

Emergency Contact ______Phone ______

Many companies match volunteer hours with cash donations to local non-profit organizations. Please check with your employer for more information on yourcompany’s community giving initiatives. 08/15