NEDA Risk and Recovery Acknowledgement Contract for
Volunteers/Interns I understand that as an intern/volunteer at the National Eating Disorders Association
(NEDA), I am exposed to several risks involved with working at an organization whose
mission is to support those who are affected by eating disorders. Risks involve (but are not
necessarily limited to):
Exposure to triggering material which can include:
o Triggering images such as pictures, cartoons, photographs, and videos dealing
with eating disorders.
o Specific descriptions of eating disordered behavior.
o Details such as numbers or medications.
Contact with individuals who are not in recovery and may present detailed
information on eating disorder experiences.
Detailed past experiences which may include history of trauma, abuse, and/or
addiction. Cases with other pre-existing and/or co-occurring mental disorders.
Risk of emergency situations where immediate referral to self-harm or suicide
hotline is necessary, and/or medical emergency situations where referral to a health
care professional is of immediate priority.
Changes in routine position duties, (as described in volunteer/intern position
description) which may result in unanticipated stress.
Disturbing stories of clients not receiving adequate care, refusing treatment,
misunderstanding of the disease, or relapse.
Frustrated clients who need patience and support who may not necessarily treat the
volunteer with respect, patience, or understanding.
I acknowledge that I am aware of these and other potential risks related to my position at NEDA, and that it is my responsibility to
alert my supervisor if I encounter any of these risks and am having trouble dealing with them. I understand that my responsibility as
a volunteer/intern at NEDA is to put my mental and physical health first, as it is vital to me being able to do my job and it is my
obligation to discuss any concerns, stressful encounters, preexisting issues or other conditions which may inhibit me from fulfilling
the requirements of my position.
I have read and discussed the risk factors related to my position at the National Eating Disorders Association with my Supervisor. I
understand that not coming to my Supervisor with any questions or concerns that may adversely impact my health which I may have
before or during my position may result in the termination of my position.
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Supervisor Name
Supervisor Signature
Date Volunteer
Name Volunteer Signature
Date 42