Driving Policy Acknowledgement
Thank you to everyone who chooses to drive for FFN in any capacity including (but not limited to) delivering Red Bags, collecting Red Bags, transporting bins, moving food and other items around the community, etc.
1. Introduction:
To ensure a smooth and consistent experience for everyone, only individuals who have agreed to these Driving Policies, the Release of Liability form and the Media Consent form, may use their personal vehicles for Food For Neighbors activities.
2. Safety Guidelines:
As a Volunteer Driver, I commit to operating my vehicle in a safe and responsible manner, following all traffic laws, and ensuring that all occupants wear seat belts at all times.
To maintain a safe environment, Volunteer Drivers should never operate a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including certain prescription medications. By signing below, I confirm that I will not take any prescription medication that may affect my ability to drive safely, as indicated on the medication’s warning label or listed as a potential side effect, while volunteering for Food For Neighbors.
Additionally, for the safety of everyone, personal vehicles used for Food For Neighbors activities will not contain illegal substances, flammable materials, firearms, or other hazardous items.
3. Telephone and Device Usage Policy:
Volunteer Drivers must follow all state and local laws regarding distracted driving, including rules about phone use while driving.
To keep everyone safe, Volunteer Drivers are never required to take calls for Food For Neighbors while driving. If you need to make or answer a call, please park in a safe location first. If absolutely necessary, you may use a hands-free device while the vehicle is in motion, as allowed by law. However, for everyone’s safety, texting or emailing while driving is never permitted.
4. Insurance:
Volunteer Drivers confirm that they have active auto insurance while driving for Food For Neighbors. Please note that Food For Neighbors does not provide insurance coverage for Volunteer Drivers or their personal vehicles. Additionally, any costs related to vehicle damage, insurance deductibles, or traffic violations incurred while volunteering are the responsibility of the Volunteer Driver.
5. Driver Record:
To ensure the safety of everyone involved, Volunteer Drivers must maintain a valid driver’s license for their state of residence and follow all driving laws wherever they operate their vehicle.
By signing below, I confirm that I have a safe driving record at the time of volunteering with Food For Neighbors. Specifically, I attest that I have no major violations and no more than two (2) at-fault accidents and/or minor violations within the past three years, as outlined below.
Examples of major violations include:
Leaving the scene of an accident
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Excessive speeding (more than 20 mph over the limit)
Reckless, negligent, or careless driving
Any felony, homicide, or manslaughter involving a motor vehicle
License suspension or revocation due to accidents or moving violations
Examples of minor violations include:
Speeding (less than 20 mph over the limit)
Failure to obey traffic signs
Failure to yield
Illegal turn
For the safety of Food For Neighbors volunteers and the communities we serve, it’s important that all Volunteer Drivers meet these requirements.
6. Traffic Violations:
If a Volunteer Driver receives a traffic or parking ticket while driving for Food For Neighbors, they are responsible for paying the fine directly. Food For Neighbors cannot cover or reimburse these costs. All traffic violations and parking tickets received while on Food For Neighbors business should be reported to the FFN staff as quickly as possible.
7. Volunteer Status:
Volunteer Driver understands that he or she is not an agent or employee of Food For Neighbors and will not represent themselves as such. Volunteer Driver acknowledges that he or she is solely responsible for their actions while participating in volunteer activities.
8. Indemnity:
Volunteer Driver agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Food For Neighbors from all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including legal fees, arising from the use of their vehicle in connection with Food For Neighbors activities, to the extent allowed by applicable law.
9. Severability:
If any provision of this waiver is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
I have understand the Volunteer Driver Policy and hereby, by way of my signature, agree with all policies, procedures and requirements, and I agree to abide by all said policies, procedures and requirements. I also agree and understand that I will be financially responsible for any repairs or other costs that result from driver abuse or any violation of the policies, procedures and requirements listed in this Policy.