VOLUNTEER CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

I understand that as a volunteer, I may have access to confidential
information about the participants that utilize Star Food Bank.I understand that any information that I learn about a participant is confidential and that information about a participant cannot be disclosed to anyone. I understand the law provides for the possible civil and criminal penalties for disclosure of confidential participant information.This includes information I receive whether obtained either verbally or written by:
  • Star Food Bank

  • Direct contact with participants and families
  • The Idaho Food Bank
Any of this information is to be held in strict confidence to protect the rights of all participants and families. I recognize that the disclosure of such information by me may cause irreparable harm to the family and Star Food Bank and that accordingly, the family may seek any legal remedies against me which may be available.
I agree that I will not:
  • Reveal to anyone the name or identity of a participant.
  • Repeat to anyone any statements or communications made by or about the participant.
  • Reveal to anyone any information that I learn about the participant as a result of discussions with others while providing support to the participant.
  • Write or publish any articles, papers, stories, or other written materials which will contain the names of any participant or information from which the names or identities of any participant can be discerned. If a paper is written about my volunteer work here,
I agree that I will submit it to Star Food Bank for approval.
I hereby agree by signing below that I have read this document, fully understood its meaning, and promised to adhere to the confidentiality agreement described above.