BIO Girls Volunteer Code of Conduct

BIO Girls Mission:

“BIO Girls helps girls build confidence in adolescent girls through empowerment of self and service to others.”

If I am approved as a volunteer of the BIO Girls program I recognize my obligation to represent BIO Girls with integrity. I will be a good example of charity; kindness and building confidence. I understand that I can inspire and motivate participants and other volunteers as a leader within the BIO Girls organization and will strive to do so. I also understand I can cause great harm if I demonstrate inappropriate behavior. I, at all times, will be aware of the responsibilities, duties and obligations that accompany my role as a volunteer with the BIO Girls program.

As a volunteer of BIO Girls I will

● Treat all people, especially BIO Girls participants with respect, patience, courtesy, dignity and consideration.

● Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition or comparison when working with the participants.

● Commit to the safety and protection of the participants.

● Maintain appropriate physical boundaries.

● Communicate with BIO Girls participants outside of weekly sessions through the participants’ parents. If email communication is necessary it will be done through the BIO Girls email account provided to the Site Director. All email communication using BIO Girls network may be subject to periodic monitoring.

As a volunteer of BIO Girls I will NOT

● Use, possess or be under the influence of alcohol and or illegal drugs while responsible for/working with BIO Girls participants and the BIO Girls program.

● Smoke or use tobacco products in the presence of BIO Girl participants.

● Strike, spank, slap or harm a BIO Girls participant or other BIO Girls volunteers.

● Touch any BIO Girls participant in an inappropriate manner.

● Use profanity in the presence of any BIO Girls participants or while representing BIO Girls as a volunteer.

● Use any form of discipline that humiliates a BIO Girls participant.

● Initiate or agree to a closed-door, one-on-one situation with a participant.

I understand that I will be working with and/or providing services to children and youth under the auspices of BIO Girls, therefore I am required to submit a background check (paid for by BIO Girls).

My signature confirms that I have read this Code of Conduct and that as a person working with children and youth I agree to the above standards. I understand that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, removal from the BIO Girls program.

BIO Girls - Site Director Application