Caswell County Partnership for Children (CCPFC)

Volunteer Agreement and Standards of Behavior

Applicant Name: ________________________________________________________

Families and other youth-serving organizations place trust in the CCPFC to provide leadership and care for participants in our programs. The opportunity to work with youth is a privileged position of trust that should only be held by those who are willing to commit to upholding behavior that fulfills this trust. For these reason the following behavior guidelines are provided for volunteers working in the CCCPFC youth programs.

Caswell County Partnership for Children Volunteer Standards of Behavior

1. Treat others in a courteous, respectful manner demonstrating behaviors appropriate for a positive role model   

    for youth.

2. Obey the laws of the locality, state and nation.

3. Make all reasonable efforts to assure that CCPFC youth programs are accessible to youth without regard to 

     race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or political affiliation, and promote a spirit of 

    positive participation.

4. Recognize that verbal and/or physical abuse and/or neglect of youth is unacceptable in CCPFC youth programs, and

     will report suspected abuse or any incident that seems to constitute abuse or neglect  to CCPFC officials and the proper        

     authorities.

5. Inform CCPFC staff of any arrests or charges of criminal activity against you. (Temporary suspension

    pending resolution of the case may be required).

6. Notify CCPFC staff promptly of any incident that may violate CCPFC policies or personal rights.

7. Do not consume alcohol or illegal substances while responsible for youth in CCPFC activities nor allow

    CCPFC youth participant under supervision to do so.

8. Accept supervision and support from CCPFC staff while involved in the CCPFC program.

Caswell County Partnership for Children Volunteer Agreement

Volunteer are asked to carefully consider the following expectations and confirm a willingness to observe these by signing where indicated. In addition, adults serving as volunteers can expect the following from CCPFC.

                            CCPFC Agrees To:                                                                      Volunteer Agrees To:

·         Provide orientation training for the                                                          · Complete CCPFC volunteer

       Position.                                                                                                 orientation & training.

·     Set program tone and directions                                                                · Be supportive of CCPFC programs

·     Provide job descriptions.                                                                                 and staff members.          

·     Provide assistance, support                                                                 · Supply CCPFC’s office with

                     and encouragement.                                                                                       application updates annually.

·         Give recognition for time and                                                                   · Abide by the CCPFC volunteer

       energy devoted to the job.                                                                     standard of behavior.

·         Inform of coming events and                                                                 · Participate in available training as

       activities.                                                                                                            appropriate to fulfill my duties.

·         Provide training opportunities

      and material to develop understanding

      and management of the volunteer assignments

·         Provide educational materials to be used

       for the program.

I have read and understand the CCPFC Volunteer Standards of Behavior and Volunteer Agreement. I agree to perform my duties as explained by CCPFC staff and to abide by the CCPFC code of conduct and any other rules specific to individual events at which I may be serving as a volunteer. I understand that volunteering with CCPFC is a privilege, not a right. I further understand that I may terminate this appointment without prior notice. I understand and agree that failure to comply with this agreement is ground for immediate suspension and /or termination of my volunteer status with the CCPFC program.

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Volunteer Signature                        Date                                                       CCPFC Signature                         Date