Institute for Disability Studies
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Volunteer Policy for Students and Community Volunteers
Overview
All volunteer opportunities at the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) are coordinated through Transition Specialist, Aysha Robertson. This policy outlines the expectations, procedures, and responsibilities for student and community volunteers engaging in service with IDS.
Volunteer Registration & Onboarding
- All volunteers, including 黑料视频 students and community members, must first contact Aysha Robertson at aysha.robertson@usm.edu to register for service and complete onboarding.
- All volunteers, including 黑料视频 students and community members, are required to complete the initial Formstack to be officially onboarded.
- If you鈥檝e signed up through Get Connected, Aysha Robertson will be in touch with you via email.
- Volunteers who reach out to other IDS staff will be redirected to Ms. Robertson.
- Upon successful onboarding and confirmation, Ms. Robertson will connect the volunteer to the appropriate opportunity and the designated program coordinator or lead.
- Volunteer opportunities must be registered for in advance, preference of a minimum of 24 hours.
Availability of Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at IDS are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and
may fill quickly. While every effort will be made to accommodate interested volunteers,
placement is not guaranteed. Volunteers are encouraged to act promptly to secure their
desired opportunity.
On-Site Volunteer Procedures (IDS Locations)
The following steps must be followed when volunteering at IDS:
- Check-In/Check-Out: Upon arrival, all volunteers must check in at the front office and wait for assistance from IDS staff. After completing service, volunteers must check out at the same location.
- Remain in Assigned Area: Volunteers are expected to stay in their designated service area for the full duration of their scheduled time.
- Professional Conduct: Volunteers must maintain a professional demeanor and wear appropriate attire. Volunteers dressed inappropriately or engaging in disruptive or unprofessional behavior may be asked to leave.
- Transportation: Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the service location if it is off campus.
- Communication: IDS staff may reach out prior to the service date with important details or instructions. Volunteers are expected to monitor their email and respond as needed.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
- Once registered, volunteers are responsible for notifying Aysha Robertson directly to cancel or reschedule service hours at aysha.robertsonFREEMississippi.%20
- If three or more consecutive volunteer commitments or hours are missed, volunteers may be declined for future volunteer opportunities
- All cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Requests can be emailed to aysha.robertsonFREEMississippi
- IDS reserves the right to decline future service requests if this policy is not followed.
Volunteer Coordinator Contact
Aysha Robertson, MSW
Transition Specialist
Email: aysha.robertsonFREEMississippi
Phone: 601-266-4612