Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Inc.

VOLUNTEER STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

These standards are designed to help volunteers understand the practices we expect them to employ when involved at Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette.  Civic Theatre shall convey these standards verbally and in writing to any volunteer working directly with minors.

Volunteers should not, at any time:

•         Have any inappropriate association or contact with any minor met through Civic Theatre classes, productions or associated activities.

•         Be in any closed door, one-on-one contact with any Civic Theatre minor without the knowledge and approval of the minor’s parent.  (Whenever possible, all adult contact with Civic Theatre minors should be in the presence of the minor’s parent, another theatre-sanctioned adult, the Civic Youth Theatre Director or the Managing Director.)

Some examples of inappropriate conduct include:

•         Any action that violates any state or municipal law regarding child abuse, providing alcohol or other drugs to minors, or having alcohol or other drugs on a school campus, etc. 

•         Dress that violates school dress codes or is inconsistent with attire appropriate to the occasion sanctioned by the Civic Youth Theatre.

•         Physical contact which is inappropriate to a teacher-pupil professional relationship.

•         Inappropriate telephone calls, e-mails or any other communication.

These are examples only and not intended to be a comprehensive list.  There could be other actions or statements that are not listed herein, which could result in suspension or dismissal of a volunteer.

Allegations of violation of these standards will result in immediate suspension as a Civic Theatre volunteer until an investigation is completed.  If an investigation by law enforcement authorities determines a violation occurred, it will result in the immediate and permanent dismissal as a Civic Theatre volunteer.

Definition

Minor:  A minor is defined as any individual under the age of eighteen(18) years of age.

I have read and been given a copy of the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Inc. Policy Against Child Abuse and Volunteer Standard of Conduct.  I understand and accept this policy and standard as written and stated. 

Signed______________________________________

Printed Name ________________________________

Date________________________________________