Indiana County Ymca Volunteer Application (Page 4 of 4) in pdf

Volunteer Code of Ethics and Policies

1. Smoking or use of tobacco products in the YMCA programs or on YMCA property is prohibited.

2. Using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!

3. Any form of abuse of children WILL NOT BE TOLERATED including:

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Physical Abuse – strike, spank, shake, or slap

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Verbal Abuse- humiliate, degrade, or threaten

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Sexual Abuse – including inappropriate touching and exposure

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Mental Abuse (Self Esteem)- comparison, or criticism

4. Volunteers must treat everyone of all races, religions, and cultures with respect and consideration.

5. Volunteers must use positive techniques of guidance, including positive reinforcement and encouragement rather

than competition, comparison, or criticism.

6. Volunteers shall abstain from humiliating or frightening discipline techniques.

7. Volunteers shall not use profanity in the presence of children or parents

8. Volunteers shall refrain from intimate displays of affection toward others in the presence of children, parents, and

staff.

9. Monetary and expensive gifts to volunteers are prohibited.

10. Volunteers must be free of physical and psychological conditions that might adversely affect others.

11. Volunteers will do everything in their power to avoid being put in a situation where they are alone with a (YMCA)

child other than their own.

12. Volunteers will portray a positive role model for youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience,

integrity, courtesy, tact and maturity.

I understand that allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously by the YMCA and will be reported to the

Indiana County Children’s Services for investigations and will pursue the prosecution of child abusers to the full extent

under the laws of this State.

I have read and understand the above Volunteer Code of Ethics and Policies:

Your Printed Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Your signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Parent or Guardian’s Printed Name ________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian’s Signature (If under 18): _______________________________________ Date: _____________

YMCA of Indiana County, 60 N. Ben Franklin Rd., Indiana PA 15701

724-463-YMCA

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