Application

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Effective immediately, the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County is implementing a Drug-Free Workplace Program to ensure that our business operations are free from the adverse effects of drugs and alcohol. It is a condition of volunteer service at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County for volunteers to refrain from taking illegal drugs on or off the job and from using alcohol on the job.

Confidentiality Policy Statement

It is the policy of the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County that no staff member or volunteer should discuss their personal lives or situations with any Boys & Girls Club member at any time, including having a conversation with fellow staff members or volunteers in the presence of club members. Info Both verbal and written information regarding Club members, paid staff, and volunteer privileges and confidential.

Child Abuse Policy and Procedures

The following policy and procedures concerning child abuse will be adhered to in all cases by all staff, employees, and volunteers:

1. If you, as a volunteer, suspect and/or are knowledgeable of any form of abuse (physical, sexual, etc.) of a child at any Boys & Girls Club facility/program, it should be reported immediately to the Club Director through your immediate supervisor. The Club Director is responsible for verbally reporting the suspicion to the appropriate authorities, noting the name of the person or persons of the above authority who took the report.
2. A detailed written report will be required and must be submitted within 24 hours, following the procedures outlined in paragraph one.
3. If a volunteer is suspected/accused of abuse, the following guidelines will be followed:
   1. Report of the abuse shall be made to the authorities with the understanding that we are not making a judgment until a complete investigation is made.
   2. Volunteer shall be suspended until the authorities give a complete conclusion wheas re the charge is founded or unfounded. Reasonable time should be within 4 to 5 days maximum.
   3. Should authorities determine the suspected abuse by the volunteer is founded, the individual will be terminated immediately, with cause.

I understand and agree to the above three policies as a condition of my volunteer service. I understand that failure to follow the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, the Confidentiality Policy Statement, and the Child Abuse Policy and Procedures will result in my no longer serving as a volunteer.

Dress Code

While casual clothing is the norm when working with children, volunteers are expected to use their professional judgment and dress conservatively, neatly, and appropriately. Some examples of inappropriate dress include sleeveless shirts, crop tops, shorts that are not fingertip length, clothing with messages that promote or depict drugs, violence, alcohol, tobacco, are sexual or discriminatory in nature. Clothing with inappropriate language or messages and clothing that is too revealing to tight are other types of clothing that should be avoided when working with children.

Personal Conduct

Boys & Girls Clubs of Collier County expects all volunteers to conduct themselves professionally at all times by embodying the highest ethical standards, treating people with dignity and respect, always upholding and enhancing the reputation of Boys & Girls Club and the well-being of our members, and conducting business according to the mission and values of the Boys & Girls Club. We view our volunteers as role models for our children and representatives of our agency and expect you to live up to that expectation.

Volunteer staff are forbidden to transport Club members for Club activities in their personal vehicles.

Volunteers may not post on any social media that includes Boys & Girls Clubs Members.