Sri Saibaba temple sincerely appreciates the earnest commitment and selfless efforts of the volunteers demonstrating the  principles of Sai Path  - 'Shraddha' and 'Saburi'.  

Every volunteer is requested to follow the general guidelines and code of conduct detailed below. 

1. Volunteering at Sri Saibaba Temple is considered as serving SaiBaba and His devotees with utmost respect,  therefore, it is a special privilege, not a right. 

2. Sri Saibaba Temple is represented by the Board of Trustees (BoT), Executive Committee, and Coordinators of various  Committees. 

3. Sri Saibaba Temple engages volunteers based on the need in various service areas such as Sanctum, Pooja, Kitchen,  Front Desk, Parking Lot, etc..,. This is an “at will” relationship. 

4. Volunteers must be at least 13 years or above to start volunteering at the Temple. Volunteer must be at  least 18 years to volunteer for cutting, cooking food or to handle equipment in the Temple kitchen.  Volunteer must be at least 15 years to help in the parking lot.

5. Sri Saibaba Temple will not provide support for completing court ordered community service hours. 

6. All volunteers need to register themselves through website or at front desk or with the Committee  Coordinators or the EC; acknowledge the receipt of, read and follow the policies, procedures, guidelines  and sign a release and waiver of liability form. These guidelines change periodically and volunteers are  requested to familiarize themselves with the updates. 

7. If a volunteer performs work at Sri Saibaba Temple, he/she explicitly acknowledges and accepts having signed the  Release and Waiver of Liability form, whether or not they have actually physically signed it. 

8. Volunteers are not official representatives of Sri Saibaba Temple and can’t claim to act on behalf, unless appointed  by the BoT. 

9. Volunteers are encouraged to help each other and work together in harmony with diligence, humility,  dignity, and kindness to create an ideal environment on the premises for all devotees. 

10. As safety and comfort may become a concern, no volunteer may assign or delegate any service to  another volunteer, or assume any authority over other volunteers in any role.

11. Additional guidelines, policies and procedures will apply for various Committees. 12. Tasks and timings for volunteer work are assigned only by the relevant Committee Coordinators. 13. Volunteering is honorable and volunteers are requested to kindly refrain from any kind of disputes. 

14. Any incident or behavior which doesn’t fit this code of conduct may be brought to the notice of Sri Saibaba Temple  in writing. All such matters will be treated in a confidential manner. Decisions of BoT are final. 

15. Volunteers should not engage themselves in any activity/solicitation/campaign of any nature for  personal gain on the premises of Sri Saibaba Temple or utilize information and contacts obtained at Sri Saibaba Temple for  such purposes. No Quid-pro-quo: Volunteer should not favor anyone or take advantage or expect  something in return for their services at the Temple. 

16. Sri Saibaba Temple is NOT liable for any personal disputes amongst volunteers. 

17. No one under the influence of intoxicants (alcohol, drugs etc.,) are permitted to volunteer on the  premises. 

18. Certificates for service hours issued only after service is performed for a minimum of 10 hours. Please  make sure the coordinator is aware, record the service hours in the logbook system duly verified by the  coordinator. 

19. In the absence of spirit and fraternity, Sri Saibaba Temple may revoke volunteer privileges of individuals at any time,  without providing any notice or reason.