Volunteer Terms & Conditions


As a volunteer with The Lance Tilton Foundation (LTF), I understand I will be volunteering, either directly or indirectly, with children ages Kindergarten through 12th grade. I understand that compliance with all of the requirements below for myself are mandatory for volunteerism with LTF for everyone’s safety:

  1. The references I listed may be contacted by telephone or email.
  2. I understand that the LTF has my permission to use my name and photographs of me to promote the organization.
  3. I will inform a LTF Staff or the Volunteer Supervisor of any previous injuries that may affect my ability to safely complete volunteer tasks, including lifting.
  4. I understand that I must carry my own health insurance. I will not hold LTF responsible for any unforeseen injuries or problems that may occur on the job or while volunteering.
  5. I understand I may not initiate or engage in any media/public event pertaining to a child or the organization without the approval of LTF. Requests for media engagements will be referred directly to the LTF Staff or Volunteer Supervisor.
  6. I understand that I have the right to submit a grievance to the President of the LTF children enrolled in the program.
  7. I understand that the LTF is a group of volunteers that help set up music mentoring relationships and does not provide any ongoing case management for the families.
  8. I will not abuse, neglect, exploit, coerce, manipulate, retaliate against or any other basic necessities to any one affiliated with or enrolled in the LTF.
  9. I understand that I am expected to report any incident, action or circumstance which I may become aware of that presents a threat, endangerment, or poses a current or future impact on any one affiliated or enrolled in the LTF. I understand that it is especially important to inform the Staff or Volunteer Supervisor in the case of a medical emergency, in the case of a pertinent medical update or in the case of a client’s harmful threat to self or others.
  10. I will not transport minor children for any purposes without the accompaniment of a legal guardian and expressed consent of LTF following a fingerprint background check.
  11. I understand that I may receive personal information regarding a child to mentor on an as needed basis and family may choose to disclose information. I understand that this information is confidential, especially addresses and contact information, and that it is not to be disclosed to an outside party in written or verbal form, nor in an electronic communication such as mail, website accessible by public, etc.
  12. Many clients choose not to have their photos taken for personal and/or security reasons. I understand that I may not photograph nor arrange for a photograph of children or families without first receiving approval from the LTF Staff or Volunteer Supervisor to ensure that LTF has obtained expressed written consent on a LTF consent form.
  13. I understand that all children and families are to be treated with dignity, respect and consideration and are not to be discriminated against based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status.
  14. I understand that the terms listed above are not all-inclusive and may be updated, as needed.