Requirements to volunteer

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20-25lbs.
• Knowledge that this is a very physical job.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Prolonged exposure to extreme heat and outdoor sun at times.
• Manual labor type work.
• Exposure to possible allergens.
• Will require close-toed shoes.
• Volunteers are expected to provide their own adequate sun protection i.e. hat, visor, sunscreen.
• MTA is not responsible for personal items. Please do not bring items of value to the facility.
• All volunteers must follow proper safety protocols while operating, moving or handling equipment
• All supplies used during a shift must be returned to MTA at the end of the workday.
• Persons with a history of back problems or health issues must be aware all work is very physical.
• You may not volunteer if you have had any cold/flu-like symptoms within the last two weeks.
• All volunteers are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful and kind manner.
• Bullying, shaming or aggressive behaviors will not be allowed.
• No video or pictures of operations or of fellow volunteers may be taken or posted without MTA consent.
• MTA reserves the right to refuse help from volunteers or send them home without warning should they not follow MTA codes of conduct.
• Volunteers understand that they are working on a no-payment basis.
• No monetary gains will be permitted from being a volunteer of MTA.
• MTA is a non-profit. We are not affiliated with any other group.
• All volunteers will be required to sign waiver of liability prior to volunteering with MTA.