Membership Agreement

Once approved for Membership, you are required to sign and complete the Membership Agreement below.

This Membership Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this [date] by and between Foundation for Senior Services, a nonprofit organization located at 655 N. Central Ave., Suite 1700, Glendale CA, 91203, hereinafter referred to as "Organization," and the individual member listed below, collectively referred to as "Members".

1. Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the terms and conditions under which Members will offer their services to the Organization for working with seniors. The Members agree to provide their time, skills, and efforts for the betterment of the seniors served by the Organization.

1. Confidentiality:
   
   a. The Members acknowledge that they may come into contact with sensitive and confidential information related to the senior participants, the Organization, and its operations. This includes, but is not limited to, personal health information, financial records, and any other proprietary or sensitive data.
   
   b. The Members agree to maintain strict confidentiality and not disclose any confidential information to any third parties without the prior written consent of the Organization. This obligation extends beyond the termination of this Agreement.
   
   
   
2. Mutual Respect:
   
   a. The Members, the Organization, and senior participants shall treat each other with mutual respect and consideration at all times.
   
   b. The Members understand and agree that they will be working with seniors who may have varying physical, emotional, or mental conditions. The Members will exercise patience, empathy, and sensitivity while working with seniors and shall refrain from any form of discrimination or disrespectful behavior.
   
   
3. Duties and Responsibilities:
   
   a. The Organization shall provide appropriate training and guidance to the Members to perform their duties effectively.
   
   b. The Members shall perform their tasks diligently and to the best of their abilities, following the guidelines and instructions provided by the Organization. Specifically, the Members agree to comply with the Organization Code of Ethics and Conduct, Membership Criteria and Membership Expectations.
   
   
   
4. Member Rights:
   
   a. The Members retain the right to decline any tasks or duties that they are uncomfortable with or feel unqualified to perform.
   
   b. The Organization shall not assign Members to tasks that pose significant risks to their safety and well-being without proper training and consent.
   
   
   
5. Termination:
   
   
   1. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party.
      
      
   2. If a Member chooses to resign from the group, they must first notify their SSG Chapter Leader in writing. There will be a re-activation fee if the member re-applies in the future.
      
      
   3. A Member may be terminated from membership in FSS with FSS leadership approval, for the following reasons (but not limited to these):
      
      1. Non-compliance with FSS Mission Statement, Code of Ethics & Conduct, Membership Criteria and Membership Agreement,
      
      2. Conflicts or complaints about a Member that cannot be resolved with all parties involved,
      
      3. Questionable ethics, trust-worthiness and/or business practices.
      
      
   4. In the event of termination, the Members shall return any Organization property and materials in their possession.
      
      
6. Arbitration:
   
   a. The Members and the Organization agree to submit any disputes to binding arbitration to the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles. The arbitrator shall have the power to determine arbitrability and to award damages, issue injunctive relief, and allocate attorney fees and costs as may be just and equitable.
   
   
   
7. Governing Law and Venue:
   
   This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and venue for any legal proceeding shall be in Los Angeles County, California. Service shall be sufficient if made by personal delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, to each party at the address stated herein.
   
   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Membership Agreement as of the date first above written.