VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Code of Conduct

LINC Austin is passionate about caring for people, regardless of where they are today, yesterday or tomorrow. We believe that each day we are able to serve and care for people, there is urgency. Today may be the only day you get with any given client. So, as a LINC Austin Outreach Team Member, it is our mission and goal to make the very most of each opportunity.
So as you serve…
Treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, dignity and consideration.
Be encouraging and positive to fellow LINC Austin Outreach Team Members, clients and staff.
Choose your words carefully and consider your actions. Consider your environment
Be Authentic! Share your life without giving out personal information.
Develop boundaries immediately. Meet in a public place, limit physical contact to side hugs and handshakes, provide support without giving or receiving monetary gifts, be clear about how and when you can be contacted.
Make promises that you REALLY can keep!
Report to LINC Austin Outreach staff any suspicion or evidence of abuse, or neglect of minors or clients immediately, verbally and in writing (letter, email or text). It is our responsibility to have the best interest of our clients.
As a LINC Austin Outreach Team Member we desire to be an example of love, compassion, integrity and character. Your words and actions may have a greater influence than you realize.
So as you serve…
Refrain from using tobacco products while volunteering.
Refrain from using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time while volunteering.
Refrain from using offensive language. Treat every individual with respect and dignity. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
As a LINC Austin Outreach Volunteer and Team Member I understand that any action inconsistent with this Code of Conduct, or any behavior deemed inappropriate by LINC Austin Outreach Staff, may result in the immediate removal as a volunteer from LINC Austin Outreach programs.