With that partnership come expectations of you as a trusted and valued volunteer under the umbrella of Yours Humanly’s Volunteer Code of Conduct policy. Please read the following list of expectations.

• You will be dependable and remain committed and responsible to your volunteer assignment(s).
• You will accept assignment(s) consistent with your interests, abilities, and available time.
• You will accept assignment(s) with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
• You will avoid conflict of interest situations and refrain from actions that may be perceived as such. If actual conflicts of interests arise, volunteers should reveal such immediately.
• You will address ethical concerns by speaking directly with the colleague/responder with whom you have the concern. If necessary, you will report such to your leader in the defined chain of command.
• You will treat all individuals with a sense of dignity, respect, and worth. You will remain non-judgmental about cultural differences, living conditions, and the lifestyle of each person with whom you interact.
• You will avoid profane and abusive language and disruptive behavior that can be dangerous to yourself and others.
• You will abstain from the use of photo, audio, or video recording equipment unless authorized.
• You will respect all confidential information. Each volunteer is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information to which they are exposed.
• You will not expect and/or accept tips, request meals to be paid for, or otherwise expect and/or accept payment for any of your volunteer work completed at Yours Humanly, unless previously discussed with management.
• You will not possess or use alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs and will not report to the program while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• You will not carry any dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other, similar items.

You fully understand and agree that if you do not follow the above-mentioned Code of Conduct or if you show signs of any of the following behavior, you could be banned from being a volunteer with Yours Humanly for life:

• Verbal, physical, or visual harassment of another participant, staff member, or volunteer.
• Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
• Conduct endangering the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.
• Failure to follow any of the organization’s policies or procedures.
• Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant.
• Failure to cooperate with a supervisor, leader, or mentor.

You fully agree and understand that you will not be compensated/paid for any of the volunteer work that you complete. You are choosing to do this work for the purpose of our organization’s mission and do not/will not expect any monetary compensation in return.

Do You Have Questions, Concerns, or Want Additional Information?
If you have questions, concerns, or general inquiries regarding our Code of Conduct, please feel free to contact us by calling +1 (925) 680-9700 or sending us an email at info@yourshumanly.org.