Volunteer Code of Conduct

As a volunteer, I agree to uphold the values, mission, and reputation of the organization. I commit to the following standards of conduct:

1. Professional Behavior
   
   
   • Act with integrity, respect, and courtesy toward staff, volunteers, partners, and community members.
   • Maintain appropriate boundaries and avoid conflicts of interest.
     
     
2. Respect & Inclusion
   
   
   • Support a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environment.
   • Treat all individuals with dignity, regardless of background, identity, or beliefs.
     
     
3. Responsibility & Accountability
   
   
   • Perform volunteer duties reliably and to the best of my ability.
   • Communicate promptly if I am unable to meet my commitments.
   • Follow organizational policies, procedures, and instructions.
     
     
4. Safety & Compliance
   
   
   • Follow all safety guidelines and report hazards, incidents, or concerns immediately.
   • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational requirements.
     
     
5. Representation of the Organization
   
   
   • Represent the organization accurately and positively when engaging with the public.
   • Do not speak on behalf of the organization unless authorized.
     
     
6. Use of Resources
   
   
   • Use organizational property, funds, and resources responsibly and only for authorized purposes.

Confidentiality Agreement

During my volunteer service, I may have access to confidential or sensitive information, including but not limited to personal data, internal documents, financial information, and program-related details.

I agree that I will:

• Keep all confidential information strictly private and secure.
• Use confidential information only for authorized volunteer purposes.
• Not disclose, share, copy, or misuse confidential information during or after my volunteer service.
• Return or securely destroy confidential materials upon request or at the end of my service.

This confidentiality obligation continues after my volunteer role ends.

Acknowledgment & Agreement

I acknowledge that volunteering is not employment and does not create an employee-employer relationship. I understand that failure to comply with this Code of Conduct or Confidentiality Agreement may result in corrective action, including termination of my volunteer role.

I have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Volunteer Code of Conduct & Confidentiality Agreement.

Volunteer Name (Print): _______________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________

Date: ______________________

Volunteer Role (Optional): ____________________________