If you would like to join our team of fantastic volunteer mentors please tell us about yourself.
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I agree toMeet minimum commitment of 2 hours per fortnight for 12 monthsComplete feedback report after each meeting via online formMaintain regular contact with staff for support and supervisionParticipate in training
At all times, I will:• comply with this Code of Conduct;• comply with Connect’s policies and procedures;• comply with all applicable legislation, regulation, standards, and guidelines;• take reasonable steps to ensure my own health, safety and wellbeing, and that of the child under my care; • respect other people’s privacy;• act with integrity, honesty, and transparency;• take all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of harm, abuse, or neglect;• show respect for cultural and individual differences;
I will not:• discriminate against a staff member, volunteer or family on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status or sexual preference;• engage in any unlawful conduct• volunteer under the influence of drugs or alcohol• smoke whilst with the child;• accept gifts or benefits which give rise to any actual or potential conflict of interest;• bring Connect into disrepute
In addition to the above, at all times I will:• follow Connect's child protection and child services policies and procedures at all times;• listen to and respect children;• avoid favouritism;• treat children and young people fairly and without prejudice or discrimination;• value and take children’s and young people’s contributions seriously, actively involving children and young people in planning activities wherever possible;• ensure any contact with children and young people is appropriate and in relation to my work and the work of the service being provided;• ensure my language is appropriate;• follow the Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy and report any breaches;• role model behaviour for children and young people to follow;• respond appropriately to unacceptable behaviour and report all allegations/suspicions of abuse;• respect a child’s or young person’s right to personal privacy;
I will not:• patronise or be condescending towards children and young people;• allow allegations to go unreported.• develop inappropriate relationships such as contact with children and young people that is not a part of my work or agreed to with Connect responsibilities.• conduct a sexual relationship with a child or young person or indulge in any form of sexual contact with a child or young person.• provide children and young people with my personal contact details (mobile number or address).• make sarcastic, insensitive, derogatory or sexually suggestive comments or gestures to or in front of children and young people;• act in a way that can be perceived as threatening or intrusive;• make inappropriate promises to children and young people, particularly in relation to confidentiality;• jump to conclusions about others without checking facts;• exaggerate or trivialise child abuse issues;
Reporting breaches of the Code of ConductI will report any breaches or suspected breaches of the Code of Conduct to the Connect CEO.
