Community Service

Name*

First Middle Last

Maiden Name

Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email*

Why do you have to do community service (for example possession of illegal substances, theft, fraud)?*

Are you over 18?*

Yes
No

Please do not submit your application. You must be at least 18 to do community service at RBNC.

What is your birthday?*

You must be over 18 to apply.

Number of hours needed:*

What is the deadline for hours completion?*

Emergency Contact*

First Last

Emergency Contact Phone*

Emergency Contact Additional Phone (Work/Home)

How are they related to you?*

I understand that I am offering my services on a voluntary basis without anticipation of financial compensation. I am volunteering solely for the purpose of helping RBNC achieve its mission and goals of educating the public about the natural environment of Texas.*

Yes
No

I agree to dress appropriately (school dress code), cover up any tattoos and remove/cover any piercings.*

Yes
No

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by RBNC as they relate to the position I am volunteering for. I herewith release and hold harmless River Bend Nature Center and its Board, and their officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims by myself or my family or assignees, which may arise from performance of the duties, for which I am volunteering and while traveling from said duties.*

Yes
No

I must call 940-767-0843 before coming in to complete community service.*

Yes
No

I understand community service can be completed M-F 10 am – 6pm and cannot be completed on weekends or when a field trip or special event is being conducted on the premises.*

Yes
No

I understand that it will be necessary for RBNC to check my background and my references, as is determined for the particular activity for which I am volunteering. I hereby give consent for the information exchange and authorize any agency or person having such information pertaining to me or my background to release any and all information to RBNC.*

Yes
No

I am over the age of 18 years old.*

Yes
No

Community Service Guidelines

Time

• You are in charge of making sure that the time worked is reported to the correct authorities. RBNC records all time worked but you are in charge of bringing in the needed forms and turning them in. RBNC will not scan/fax/email any documentation.

Scheduling Work Times

• After your application has been approved, you can call 940-767-0843 after 10:00 a.m. on the day that you want to work. Available slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. You can schedule your hours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Community service will not be scheduled during field trips or other events.

Dress Code

• Our dress code is the same as school dress code. Tank tops, inappropriate t-shirts, caps or hats with inappropriate logos, and pajamas cannot be worn. Tattoos and piercings must be covered. Shorts must be knee length. Appropriate undergarments must be worn and adequately covered. Shoes must be appropriate for outdoor work. Flip flops are not allowed. Extreme hair color must be covered. If someone shows up dressed inappropriately, they will be sent home to change and may return if they come back dressed appropriately.

• Any RBNC employee may tell you to go home if you are dressed inappropriately.

Work

• Work will be assigned one task at a time and will be checked by an RBNC employee before another assignment is given. If the task is not done correctly, you will be asked to redo the work before given another assignment. If this happens again, you will be asked to leave and will not be rescheduled.

• You are not allowed to bring other people to work with you.

• You should always watch the content of your conversations and be mindful that we are open to the public while you are here.

• Breaks are allowed, but you are required to tell the person working in the gift shop that you are on break. You also need to check in with the front desk when you go off break.

• If you are caught not working without being on a break you can be asked to go home by any RBNC employee and you will no longer be placed on the schedule.

• Smoking, tobacco products, and e-cigs are not allowed in the buildings or on the trails.

Personal Belongings

• Cell phones are not to be used except in case of emergencies.

• Headphones/earbuds must be either around the neck or in/on one ear.

Security

• The doors to the back offices will remain locked. If you need in the back as part of your assignment you must have an RBNC employee unlock the door for you and an employee must be present while you are in the back. Bathroom and Pavilion keys must be checked out and returned to the gift shop.

I have read and received a copy of the Community Service Guidelines.*

Yes
No

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Community Service FAQ’s

How many hours are you required to work a day?

How many community service workers do you accept a day?

Do you have severe allergies?

What kind of activities will I be doing?

How do I get on the schedule?

What is the dress code?

Who keeps track of my hours?

What age do I need to be in order to do community service?

Community Service Application

Community Service Application