As a volunteer, I promise to strictly follow the rules and guidelines in this Volunteer’s Code of Conduct as a condition of my providing services to the children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
As a volunteer working with children, youth and vulnerable adults, I will:
Safeguard, at all times, the well-being of those entrusted to my care.
Be a model at all times, representing and practicing the teachings of the Catholic faith in conduct, speech and dress.
Establish and maintain safe environments by preserving appropriate physical and emotional boundaries.
Participate in appropriate training as required by my supervisor, program coordinator and diocese.
Treat each person with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity, charity, and consideration.
Avoid situations where I am alone with children, youth, and vulnerable adults at Church activities and as a representative of the Brady Faith Center.
Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition or comparison.
Neither accept expensive gifts from children, youth, and vulnerable adults nor give expensive gifts to them without the prior written approval from the parents or guardians, pastor administrator, supervisor or program director.
Immediately contact my supervisor and assist and cooperate in contacting the police if I believe a child, youth, or vulnerable adult is in imminent danger.
Immediately contact the Diocesan Assistance Coordinator who will, in turn, coordinate the appropriate response, if sexual abuse is suspected.
Cooperate fully in any investigation of abuse.
Exercise common sense and due consideration in all my actions when involved in Brady Faith Center activities with children, youth and vulnerable adults.
I understand that as a volunteer working with children, youth and vulnerable adults, as well as any other area of the Brady Faith Center I am subject to a criminal background check. I understand that actions inconsistent with this Code of Conduct or failure to take action mandated by this Code of Conduct may result in an investigation, possible suspension from my duties, and possible permanent dismissal from active ministry in accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (USCCB) and the Syracuse Diocese Child & Youth Protection Policy. I understand that this code is to be applied fairly and equitably on a case by case basis.
Please sign and date to state that you agree to Adhere by the code of Conduct policy.