Volunteer Application

Please review our volunteer guidelines below to see what is expected of our team members. If accepted, you will receive a formal agreement to sign prior to your first shift.

• Becky Baker Foundation volunteers will support survivors with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Volunteers will follow all Center policies
• Volunteers are prohibited from unauthorized use of the organization’s resources and equipment
• Volunteers are prohibited from taking store merchandise for personal or family use while on shift
• Eligible volunteers who meet participation criteria are welcome to schedule a separate shopping spree appointment during standard shopping hours

Trauma-Informed Care & Key Practices:

• We serve survivors — many who are in active treatment
• Protect and honor participant privacy and personal boundaries by keeping all shared stories, photos, and personal information strictly confidential
• Use soft voices and offer help gently
• Ask, never assume
• Listen more than you speak
• Offer emotional support WITHOUT counseling
• DO NOT offer medical advice
• Allow emotional space and never minimize a survivor’s journey

Conduct & Dress Code:

• Always treat participants with kindness and respect
• Be patient, gentle, and supportive
• Wear modest, comfortable clothing. Close-toed shoes are recommended
• DO NOT wear strong fragrances (chemo sensitivity)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Welcome and check-in (or check-out) participants
• Assist participants while they are shopping
• Keep space clean and organized
• Restock items and assist with donations as necessary
• Complete other tasks as assigned by Director or Volunteer Coordinator

Exit Policy:

• Volunteers may step down at any time by advising the Director/Volunteer Coordinator well in advance of needing to step away from the role
• The Foundation reserves the right to release volunteers at will for any reason, including misconduct, breach of confidentiality, or harmful behavior