Mentorship Guidelines
As a volunteer, you play a crucial role in embodying our values of diversity, inclusion, excellence, teamwork, transparency, openness, and accountability. We expect:
-
Professional conduct that reflects our values.
-
Respect for everyone’s dignity, treating all with kindness and courtesy.
-
Adherence to privacy norms; not sharing contact details with participants without proper channels.
-
Commitment to any activity agreed upon.
-
Compliance with local policies and procedures during any volunteering, including virtual settings.
-
Engagement in constructive feedback processes to improve experiences.
Volunteer Code of Conduct:
Guidelines for Interaction with Minors:
Given that many participants may be minors, it is critical to adhere to specific guidelines to ensure their safety and wellbeing:
-
Appropriate Communication: All communications with minors should be appropriate and respectful. Avoid any language or content that could be misunderstood or deemed inappropriate.
-
Use of Official Channels: Do not provide personal contact information directly to minor participants. All communications should go through official channels (e.g., mediated by Pineapple Women staff or through approved platforms).
-
Respect Privacy: Be mindful of the privacy and personal boundaries of all participants. This includes not requesting or sharing personal information beyond what is necessary and approved within the scope of the program.
-
Reporting Concerns: If you observe or suspect any harmful behavior or conditions affecting minors, it is your responsibility to report these concerns immediately to Pineapple Women’s designated safeguarding officer or through the appropriate channels provided in the Code of Conduct.
Given that many participants may be minors, it is critical to adhere to specific guidelines to ensure their safety and wellbeing:
-
Appropriate Communication: All communications with minors should be appropriate and respectful. Avoid any language or content that could be misunderstood or deemed inappropriate.
-
Use of Official Channels: Do not provide personal contact information directly to minor participants. All communications should go through official channels (e.g., mediated by Pineapple Women staff or through approved platforms).
-
Respect Privacy: Be mindful of the privacy and personal boundaries of all participants. This includes not requesting or sharing personal information beyond what is necessary and approved within the scope of the program.
-
Reporting Concerns: If you observe or suspect any harmful behavior or conditions affecting minors, it is your responsibility to report these concerns immediately to Pineapple Women’s designated safeguarding officer or through the appropriate channels provided in the Code of Conduct.