Volunteer Code of Conduct

•Treat everyone fairly within the context of their activity, regardless of gender, ethnic
background, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.

•Respect and adhere to the policies of the BC Games Society and Cowichan 2018
BC Summer Games Society.

•Consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable image of the
Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games Society and of volunteering.

•Refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing, or otherwise offensive

language while volunteering.
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•Agree to conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the position as a positive role model,
and as a representative of the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games Society.

•Respect the privacy and dignity of volunteers and participants by not divulging confidential
information without consent, except where required by law as in the case of suspected child
abuse.

•Refrain from public criticism of volunteers, staff and/or participants.

•Regularly seek ways of increasing professional development and self-awareness.

•Co-operate with the athletes’ parents or legal guardians, involving them in their
child’s participation.
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Games Society volunteers must
•Ensure the safety of the Games volunteers and participants.

•Respect the dignity of others. Verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or
abuse are unacceptable.

•Never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned or performance enhancing
substances.

•Never provide underage athletes or volunteers with drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products.