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General Policies & Procedures
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Volunteers are expected to adhere to the following policies and procedures.
Failure to do so may result in termination of your Volunteer privileges
and/or activities and could be subject to legal action. All Volunteer
suggestions, concerns, etc. should be addressed to the Volunteer Coordinator
Group by submitting a completed Suggestion
Form or sending an e-mail to volunteers@maars2.org.
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Volunteers are required to attend a Basic Bird Care Class (see Volunteer
Director for schedule).
ONLY
Shift Managers are permitted to feed, clean or handle birds in the Quarantine
Area downstairs. Anyone working at The Landing should remove clothes and
shower before handling any other birds. Due to the risk of spreading
disease to other birds, and out of respect for others within the avian
community, please do not enter pet stores, vet clinics, boarding facilities,
etc. after working at The Landing.
Outside
doors are to remain locked at all times. The Landing address/location
and phone number is NEVER to be given to any unknown/unauthorized person(s).
No
dumping of trash or debris is allowed outside unless in a designated area
Injuries
to BIRDS or VOLUNTEERS must be reported to a Shift Manager IMMEDIATELY!
Shift Manager will advise on emergency action and contact necessary medical
professionals. Incident Report must be filed within 24 hours.
BIRDS
MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES when out of cages. Do not take a bird
out that you are not comfortable handling and returning to his/her cage.
Primary
duties should be completed before play time.
BIRDS
should not have their wings or nails trimmed without approval from the
Shift Manager on duty.
All
Volunteers are responsible for finding replacement coverage if they cannot
work their scheduled shift. The Volunteer Coordinator Group should be
informed of all schedule changes. You can reach them at volunteers@maars2.org.
If a replacement cannot be found, the Shift Manager should be contacted
ASAP.
Shift Managers must be notified of any appointment scheduled during that shift.
Visitors/Volunteers not scheduled for a shift should not be in the bird
room!
Contacts
and information regarding rescues, surrenders or animal abuse should be
provided to a Board Member ASAP.
Any
information about MAARS business, the Board of Directors, donors, Volunteers,
finances, placement decisions, illnesses/injuries, legal action, etc.
obtained as a MAARS Volunteer/Representative is CONFIDENTIAL. All MAARS
bird histories and medical information is CONFIDENTIAL. Breech of confidentiality
is subject to termination of Volunteer status/activities and access to
The Landing and could be subject to legal action.
Potential
donors should be provided a brochure and referred to the MAARS website
or business phone and their contact info provided to a Board Member. Potential
adopters should be referred to the MAARS website (http://www.maars2.org)
or business phone ((651) 275-0568), or their contact information provided
to a Board Member. Potential Volunteers should be referred to the MAARS
website (http://www.maars2.org) or business phone ((651) 275-0568) or their
contact info provided to the current Volunteer Coordinator.
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Policies & Procedures outlined above. | 
