CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VOLUNTEERS
Please read them thoroughly and contact our Volunteer Coordinator should you have any questions.
PURPOSE OF VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT
It is LifeIMPACT's intent that all volunteering activities are conducted in a positive, safe manner in which all volunteers can understake in a productive and professional manner. These policies are written to provide overall guidance, protection and direction to staff and volunteers engaged in any LifeIMPACT events. It is with this intent that the Volunteer Code of Conduct is presented to contribute to good volunteering practices and standards of conduct. Since we are called to be salt and light of the world, and you are representing your church and are a reflection of LifeIMPACT standards, you are expected to conduct in a friendly, courteous and professional manner -showing a good example (be a model) for other people (1 Cor.11:1, 1 Tim.4:12). LifeIMPACT reserves the exclusive right to change any of these policies at any time and to expect adherence to the changed policy.
TO BE QUALIFIED to be a volunteer you MUST . . .
- Be a Christian (accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior)
- Be attending a church regularly
- Play through the "impactgames" (eg. LiFEgame, CHURCHgame, etc.) before you can volunteer for that specific game.
- Be at least 15 years old.
- Bear your own traveling, lodging and personal expenses.
VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Rights MIND-SET as volunteer
- I understand that I am joining the camp as a volunteer to serve God, and NOT to be served (not for personal gain).
- I will go to this camp as my mission or ministry trip, not holiday trip. I undertake to maintain a prayerful and positive attitude, even when situations are difficult: e.g. lots of mosquitoes, lack of sleep, poor ventilation, poor food, etc.
- I understand that all expenses in terms of traveling to and from the campsite and any additional lodging day(s) incurred beside the camp date will be borne by me.
- I will not hold LifeIMPACT and/or the organizer to be responsible for any expenses incurred by me should the event I volunteered for is being canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, I would gladly receive whatever reimbursement from the ministry or organizer should there be any.
2. Working Relationship
- I will submit myself to the leadership of the LifeIMPACT leaders, and to those whom they delegate authority to manage the camp.
- I agree to serve in any role assigned to me, obeying instructions given to me, and not complain.
- I will seek to maintain unity within the team, by cooperating with everyone. If I have conflicts, I will seek reconciliation immediately.
- I will keep watch of my language, tone of voice and be very careful about excessive physical contact with opposite gender, even if it is my dating partner.
- I will not promise of anything to anyone if I really not sure I am able to fulfill it during or after the camp.
- When I see work that needs to be done, I will do it. And when I see other volunteers needing help, I will give help. I will not allow myself to be distracted because I want to have fun.
3. Counseling/Ministering
- In a counseling situation, where privacy and confidentiality are important, make sure that another volunteer or adult of our team knows the counseling is taking place and with whom.
- Prevent counseling of the opposite sex alone at any place. Preferably same gender counseling session. If that is impossible, a person of the same gender should be present with the counselor.
4. Activities/Programs
- I understake to be punctual for all meetings.
- I will follow the camp rules and schedule used by the campers.
- I will switch my cell phone to silent mode during all meetings, and shall avoid using it during meetings.
- I understake not to cause distraction at camps and meetings, by chatting, playing games, etc.
- I will place the campers' well-being ahead of my own. If I see any camper in need, I will try to help him/her
- I will not look for potential girl/boy friends at camps.
I have READ the "CODE OF CONDUCT" above and AGREE to uphold each of them to the best of my ability whenever I volunteer at any LifeIMPACT event.
Kindly let us know which camp you would like to serve volunteer@lifeimpactministries.com