Terms & Conditions for Volunteers:-
By participating in this competition, all Volunteers agree to the following terms and conditions:
1)Swamivari Seva is a voluntary service where pilgrims will render free services to fellow pilgrims who come for darshan of Lord Subrahmanyeswara every day.Timings For Swamivari seva Morning 6:00 A.M to Afternoon 1:00 P.M
2)Swamivari Sevaks should be from Hindu religion only.
3)Swamivari Sevaks who is within the age limit of 18 years to 60 years alone will be permitted for Swamivari Seva.
4)The Swamivari Sevaks (both men and women) who enroll for Swamivari seva should be healthy i.e., physically strong, mentally fit as they have to perform the Seva for longer duration every day.
5)Swamivari Seva is a voluntary Service. Hence, no payments will be made by MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM in any form.
6)Swamivari Sevaks should not have been involved in any Criminal activities or cases.
7)Swamivari Sevaks are requested not to carry / Consume prohibited articles under section 114 of AP Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions & Endowment act, 1987.
8)Specific Instructions for Swamivari Sevaks The respective team leader/coordinator of Swamivari Seva group has to bring the id-proof with which he has registered on-line and remaining team members will also have to bring their respective id-proofs along with them while reporting for Swamivari Seva.
9)Separate accommodation for Male Sevaks is provided in Swamivari Seva Sadan-2 and for Female Sevaks in Swamivari Seva Sadan-1.
10)The volunteers should keep their accommodation and toilets tidy. The volunteers are requested to bring their own locks and keys along with them and no individual rooms will be allotted.
11)The Swamivari Sevaks have to discharge their selfless services in the service areas allotted by the office.
12)Service timings will be for a minimum of 6 hours per day. Uniform is mandatory for Swamivari Seva.
13)Male volunteers should wear white shirt and white pant or Dhoti or kurta-pyjama, while female volunteers should wear orange colour saree with maroon border and maroon blouse or orange colour top with maroon colour bottom and same colour duppatta while in service.
14)If they fail to come in the specified uniform, then they will not be allotted service. The Sevaks have to wear Swamivari Seva scarves only when on duty. Always chant Govinda and address every one as Govinda only and serve the pilgrims with patience.
15)Every volunteer should wear Tirunamam with vermilion or sandal paste to identify themselves as Swamivari Seva volunteers.
16)The volunteers should feel the presence of lord in every devotee and serve the fellow pilgrims with devotion. The women volunteers should not wear night gowns and the male volunteers wear shorts during nights in their respective accommodation centres.
17)The Swamivari Seva is absolutely a free service intended to serve the fellow pilgrims. The Sevaks should not to give kind or cash to anyone (team leader or staff members) for Swamivari Seva and do not insist for temple duties as it is not mandatory.
18)Temple duties are allotted through Electronic DIP only. While in Swamivari Seva, the Swamivari Sevaks should not go forAngapradakshina and Arjitha Seva tickets evading their duties.
19)If so they will be banned from service for a period of two years. If any team leader is found to have collected money from the teams members for temple duties, he or she will be banned from service both as team leader and also as a member.
20)Code of Conduct Swamivari Sevaks are expected to maintain high standards of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, impartiality, and good conduct in the course of, or in relation to their Seva.
21)Swamivari Sevaks are expected to be courteous, considerate and prompt while reporting for Seva.
22)Swamivari Sevaks must comply with all applicable rules and regulations issued by the MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM from time to time. Swamivari Sevaks must comply with any lawful regulations, orders, policies, and appropriate requests issued by the On-duty supervisor or other MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM officials having jurisdiction over the Seva involved. In the course of, or in relation to their Seva, Swamivari Sevaks shall adhere to the policy of the MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM that there shall be no discrimination while performing the seva based on factors of caste, cadre, age and gender.
23)Swamivari Sevaks should consult with the on-duty supervisors on general queries as they may have regarding the applicability of various regulations, which may pertain to their seva. Swamivari Sevaks shall not harass / argue / fight with other Sevaks, MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM Employees or pilgrims.
24)Swamivari Sevaks shall not participate in gambling or any other form involving playing of cards while staying at MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM provided accommodation at Tirumala.
25)Swamivari Sevaks are prohibited from carrying / consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs or Tobacco or meat foods while at Tirumala, as described in the Section 114 of CHRIE ACT 1987. Swamivari Sevaks who violate the above act will be subjected to legal action as per the provisions of Law.
26)Swamivari Sevaks are here – by informed / warned that professing / doing propaganda any other religion other than Hinduism is prohibited under G.O.Ms 746 & 747 both dt 2-6-2007. Any Sevaks are found violating this act, appropriate legal action will be taken against them.
27)OTHER IMPORTANT SERVICES : Apart from the general Swamivari seva,MOPIDEVI DEVASTHANAM has introduced one more specific service-Parakamani Seva.