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CONDUCT:
By accepting a volunteer position with the City of Fort Myers Edison-Ford Winter Estates we ask that you represent both the City and the Edison-Ford Winter Estates in a professional manner to the public. We maintain a very high standard of service. Each volunteer position has special requirements that will be relayed to you during your training period.

DRESS CODE:
Men: Pants or Shorts (Navy, Black or Khaki)
White Shirt or Volunteer Shirt
Nametag

Ladies: Pants, Shorts or Skirts (Navy, Black or Khaki)
White Shirt or Volunteer Shirt
Nametag

NOTE: Please be sure and wear your nametag. This alerts security and staff members that you are able to pass through restricted areas.

TARDINESS/NO SHOW
You are expected to be prompt at all times. Three consecutive unexcused absences will be considered resignation. If you are going to be late or not able to work your shift, please call your assigned Job Supervisor or the Volunteer Office.

VOLUNTEER HOURS
Please sign-in when you report for your assignment in the main office at the volunteer station in the sign-in book.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION
On the Volunteer Application you were asked to provide an Emergency Contact. If that name and/or phone number changes, please call the Volunteer Office at 461-2686 with the new information.

SEASONAL VOLUNTEERS
If you are a seasonal volunteer please, be sure when you call the Volunteer Office at 461-2686 to inform them of your departure and arrival dates, and the address where you would like us to mail your newsletter and information.

NEWSLETTER
Each month you will receive a copy of the Volunteer View, a newsletter designed to keep you informed about volunteer opportunities, volunteer hours, volunteer birthdays and any other important information volunteers need to know at the estates.

RESIGNING
When you are ready to terminate your volunteer position, for whatever reason, please call the Volunteer Office at 461-2686 so we may close your file. If no hours are recorded under your name for one year, your file will be closed.

BENIFITS
  • Training By accepting a volunteer position, you will receive as much training and support as you need to feel comfortable in your volunteer position. Some positions require training prior to starting you position, while other positions will provide training on-the-job.
  • Incentives As a volunteer, you are eligible to participate in our incentive program. Your hours of service will be recorded monthly. 50 Hours Bookmark 100 Hours Four Tour Passes 250 Hours Silver Name Badge Four Tour Passes 400 Hours T-Shirt or Baseball Hat Four Tour Passes 500 Hours Gold Name Badge Four Tour Passes
  • Volunteer Tour Passes As an ACTIVE volunteer you will receive FREE admission to the Edison-Ford Winter Estates, Burroughs Home, The Historical Museum and The Imaginarium. You may obtain passes for these sites in advance from the Volunteer Coordinator. Only active volunteers at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates may bring immediate family for the Estate Tour for FREE also.
  • Museum Store Discount As a volunteer you will receive a 20% discount off merchandise purchased in the Museum Store at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates. This excludes sale items.
  • Recognition Each year the Volunteer Department invites all volunteers to two special volunteer recognition events. The first being the Volunteer Picnic, which is held in November. This picnic is to welcome everyone back and kick-off the season here at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates. The second recognition event is the Volunteer Luncheon , which is held in March. This event gives the Volunteer Department along with staff at the Edison-Ford Winter Estates an opportunity to say thank you for all that you do to help here at the Estates.

VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT
Assignment ____________________________
Assignment Job Supervisor ____________________________
Job Supervisor Phone Number ____________________________

NEED TO KNOW NUMBERS
Volunteer Office 461-2686 Main Office 334-7419 We are glad that you have chosen the Edison-Ford Winter Estates to share your valuable time with. We hope you enjoy your volunteer experience with us here, we are happy to have you as a part of history.

 
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