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Catholic Fellowship Volunteer Code of Conduct

Anyone volunteering for the Catholic Fellowship is required to read and sign the Code of Conduct which sets out the expected behaviours and conduct of volunteers. If you wish to clarify any of the information, please do not hesitate to contact the Governance & Compliance Officer.

Please read and complete the below form.

Volunteer & Committee Member Code of Conduct Declaration

The Catholic Fellowship Disability Network is committed to servicing its members to the highest standard of professionalism, personal conduct, care and support. In order to do this, we must abide by an accepted Code of Conduct that sets the standards expected of our volunteers and staff to maintain these standards.

 

In working with the charity in your voluntary or employed role, you agree to the following code of conduct;

  • I am committed to promoting the work of the charity in serving our members

  • I will treat members, volunteers, staff and friends of the charity in an inclusive manner and with dignity and respect.

  • I will declare any personal interest that may conflict with or be viewed by others to affect my ability to perform my role fairly, honestly and impartially.

  • I will keep up to date on and act in accordance with the charity's Policies and procedures.

  • I will positively promote the charity's aims, objectives and mission in a positive way that creates more opportunities for new members and volunteers.

  • I will uphold the reputation of the charity and not participate in any act or behaviour which may bring the charity's reputation into disrepute.

  • I will remain honest and document correctly charity finances and only accept proper and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

  • I will not knowingly enter into financial transactions or be a signatory/beneficiary of a will, legal or financial document of a member or their caregiver who has become known to me through the Catholic Fellowship Disability Network without seeking approval from the Charities Commission.

  • I will ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations and maintain people’s confidentiality at all times, other than in circumstances where I am legally required to disclose eg safeguarding, and police enquiries.  

  • I am committed to promoting the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

  • I will ensure that I act in a way that does not put myself or others at risk of harm or injury, and ensure that I adhere to the Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.

  • I will report any incidents or risks of harm (to an individual or the charity) in line with the Incident Reporting Policy and Procedure.

  • I will act within the law, regulatory and/or statutory duties expected of me whilst representing the charity.

  • I will complete any necessary training or compliance that is required of me within my role in a timely manner.

  • If for any reason I am under investigation or commit an offence that could bring my role in the Catholic Fellowship Disability Network into question or is notifiable to the Disclosure and Baring Services (DBS), I will notify the Charities Safeguarding representative immediately.

  • I will undertake my role as directed by the management structure/committee.

  • I understand that as new policies, procedures and legislation are updated, this Code of Conduct may change.

 

By signing the below, you agree to the above code of conduct:

Thank you for completing the Charity's Code of Conduct Declaration.

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Serving people with disabilities and their families of all faiths and none.

Charity No: 263075    |    Established in 1962.   |  Diocese of Brentwood

Formally known as; Catholic Fellowship Brentwood Diocese

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