Volunteer’s Code of Conduct
Our children are the most important gifts God has entrusted to us. As a volunteer, you will follow the rules and guidelines in this Volunteer’s Code of Conduct, as well as the Philosophy of Ministry available at Candlelight.org, as a condition of providing services to the children and youth of Candlelight Christian Fellowship.
As a volunteer, I will:
Treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity, and consideration.
Avoid situations where I am alone with children and/or youth at Church activities.
Dress modestly, understanding that I will be working with, playing with, and setting an example for youth and children.
Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition, or comparison when working with children and/or youth.
Refrain from giving expensive gifts to children and/or youth without prior written approval from the parents or guardian and the pastor or administrator.
Report suspected abuse to the pastor, administrator, or appropriate supervisor.
As a volunteer, I will NOT:
Smoke or use tobacco products in the presence of children and/or youth.
Use, possess, or be under the influence of alcohol at any time while volunteering.
Use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal drugs at any time.
Participate in extramarital sexual relationships with a person of the opposite sex, including living together.
Participate in romantic/sexual relationships with a person of the same sex.
Pose any health risk to children and/or youth (i.e., no fevers or other contagious situations).
Strike, spank, shake, or slap children and/or youth.
Humiliate, ridicule, threaten, or degrade children and/or youth.
Touch a child and/or youth in a sexual or other inappropriate manner.
Use profanity in the presence of children and/or youth.
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