VOLUNTEER - Veteran Services

Each volunteer is expected to:

• Support the mission and operation of County of Calaveras & Department. 
• Treat clients, staff, volunteers and animals with respect and professionalism. 
• Avoid activities that disrupt department operations or working relationships. 
• Not intercept animals, clients, or goods meant for County department. 
• Adhere to County department dress code. 
• Adhere to staff decisions. 
• Not enter into confidential areas of County department without consent. 
• Not remove any animal, client or goods off County property without approval. 
• Follow all department signage instructions. 
• Immediately report any suspected cases of abuse. 
• Immediately report any suspicious persons. 
• Abide by all County and department policies, guidelines and directives.

Each volunteer may not engage in:

• Theft or unauthorized personal use of County or department equipment or supplies.
• Harassing, abusive, threatening, tortious, or unlawful behavior towards people or animals.
• Accept gifts from the public for personal use.
• Use of intoxicants or being under the influence/impaired while volunteering.
• Breaching or assisting any person attempting to breach County/Department security.
• Acts of cruelty, neglect or mistreatment of people or animals.
• Acts of carelessness or negligence while performing volunteer duties.
• Altering or falsifying any County or Department document.
• Acting discourteous or rude toward volunteers, clients, or staff.
• Negligent or intentional damage to County or Department property.
• Dishonesty.
• Insubordination.
• Activities without proper authorization or training.