In order to protect the reputation of YACWAG and help us build good working practices within our charity we ask that you:
- Act with integrity and honesty.
- Ensure that you are aware of and comply with the charity’s policies.
- Undertake any necessary training for your role.
- Listen to and respect other volunteers, visitors or other stakeholders.
- Promote relationships that are based on inclusivity, openness, honesty, trust and respect.
- Treat everyone fairly and without prejudice or discrimination.
- Ensure language is appropriate and not offensive or discriminatory.
- Ensure any equipment is used safely and for its intended purpose.
- Challenge any unacceptable behaviour and report any breaches of this Code of Conduct or any concerns without delay to a YACWAG Trustee via [email protected].
- Report by email via [email protected] any allegations/suspicions of abuse or fraud.
- Respect everyone’s right to personal privacy and ensure that any personal information is kept secure and not disclosed.
- Volunteers are not obligated to work at specific times, but if you commit to doing something and are then unable to, please let the Secretary or group leader know as soon as possible.
YACWAG volunteers must not:
- Allow concerns or allegations to go unreported.
- Develop inappropriate relationships such as contact with children or vulnerable people that is not agreed with the trustees.
- Share your personal contact details (mobile number, email or address) or have contact with a beneficiary or vulnerable person via a personal social media account.
- Make sarcastic, insensitive, derogatory or sexually suggestive comments or gestures to or in front of anyone.
- Act in a way that can be perceived as threatening or intrusive.
Code recommended by Charity Excellence.
Date Reviewed: October 2025
Next Review: October 2028