Please print this page, have youth and parent sign it, fill out the date, and bring to first site at which you are volunteering.


DuPage P.A.D.S., Inc.
Youth Policy
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To assure a positive experience for our guests and the safety of our youth volunteers in the PADS shelters the following guidelines are to be followed:

     Youth volunteers under the age of 18 may assist at the PADS shelters, accompanied by their parents or group chaperones. This age group should be encouraged to assist with set up, table decoration, packing lunches, food preparation and collections of needed items.
     Youth volunteers must submit a signed approval of their parent/guardian before serving at a PADS site.
     Youth volunteers should be assigned duties working side by side with adult volunteers who will be supervising them at all times.
     Youth volunteers are not allowed in the sleeping areas or outside at any time.
     Youth volunteers may not leave the Site except when accompanied by a parent/guardian when returning home.
     Youth volunteers should be reminded not to share personal information or wear clothing indicating their high school or other groups with which they are associated.
     Youth volunteers must wear appropriate clothing not showing midriffs or short shorts.
     Parents/guardians are responsible for all transportation to and from the PADS site.
     Youth volunteers must depart the PADS sites by 10 PM.
     Youth volunteers should be reminded that it is essential to maintain confidentiality with all information regarding the identity of any PADS guest. This is crucial, should this PADS guest be a youth they are familiar with through school, church or other organizations.
As a volunteer of the PADS Program, I understand the rules and regulations and will adhere to the expectations and mission of the agency. I will respect the confidentiality of both guests and volunteers. I understand that failure to do so may result in immediate termination of my involvement as a volunteer with the PADS Program. Parental Consent: I am aware that the environment my son/daughter is volunteering in is a homeless shelter. I have read through the youth policy above with my child and agree to it. I agree to hold harmless DuPage PADS or any liability from any incident that may occur during my/our volunteer experience at the shelter.

Student Signature__________________________________ Date:____________


Parent Signature___________________________________