National Profile - ICYE

6. Code of Conduct for VolunteersSafety• You must not act in any way that could put others or him/herself at the risk of beinginjured• You understand that being under the influence of alcohol may interfere with ourability to deliver service. You also understand that the influence of alcohol can remainin the body for many hours after consumption. You therefore agree not to performyour volunteer duties while under the influence of alcohol and not consume alcoholwith a client of your host project• You will respect and use all equipment in the way in which it was intended. Inparticular, you will always make use of any safety equipment provided.• You will follow all procedures to the best of our ability at all times• You will promote healthy and safe work practices by ensuring that co-workers adhereto a similar approach and taking appropriate steps in relation to those who do not.Legal• You are expected to respect the organisational policy of the host organisation. Thisincludes the health and safety regulations as well as any regulations outliningrelationship boundaries• You must respect and comply with UK law• You must not take illegal drugs and understand doing so may result in your removalfrom the ICYE programme or arrestRespect and Integrity• You should seek to promote integrity by being honest, fair, and respectful of others• You must always respect the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people,including the rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, self-determination, andculture• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privilegedinformation to which you are exposed to while serving as a volunteer. Suchinformation includes but is not limited to: information regarding a staff person,volunteer, member, or third party• You should use ICYE and your host projects resources in an appropriate manner• You must take good care of the accommodation that has been provided for your use• You must keep ICYE UK and your host project informed about your whereaboutsduring the exchange period, including notifying them of any travel plansCommitment to host organisation and ICYE programme• You have a responsibility towards the host organisation and should show willingnessto adapt to their surroundings and to carry out agreed tasks. While there you will beinvolved in interesting activities however some of the tasks could be routine butimportant to the running of the organisation. You should be willing to complete thesewhere necessary.• You should strive to maintain high standards of competence in your work. You should15