The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to set standards of behavior expected from volunteers of McKinley Elementary PTO. All volunteers should ensure that they have read and comply with this Code of Conduct. 

All Volunteers must fill out the Joplin Schools Volunteer Form. Volunteers should maintain the highest standards of behavior in the performance of their duties by:

• Fulfilling their duties as outlined in their written or verbalized volunteer role description;

• Performing their volunteer role to the best of their ability in a safe, efficient and competent way;

• Asking for support and providing support to other team members as needed;

• Following the PTO’s policies and procedures as well as any instructions or directions given to them;

• Acting honestly, responsibly, and with integrity;

• Treating others with fairness, equality, dignity, and respect;

• Being punctual and reliable. Providing sufficient notice that you will not be available so that alternative arrangements can be made;

• Reporting any health and safety concerns;

• Directing any questions regarding McKinley Elementary PTO’s policies & procedures to the volunteer coordinator or event chairpersons;

• Seeking authorization from the Executive Officers or Principal before communicating externally on behalf of McKinley Elementary PTO;

• Maintaining an appropriate standard of dress;

• Following all other guidelines as outlined by Joplin Schools.
  
  

Volunteers are expected NOT to:

• Seek or accept any gifts, rewards, benefits, or hospitality in the course of their role, unless otherwise directed by the Event Chairperson(s);

• Engage in any activity that may cause physical or mental harm or distress to another person (such as verbal abuse, physical abuse, assault, bullying, or discrimination or harassment on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community);

• Be affected by alcohol, drugs, or medication which will affect their abilities to carry out their duties and responsibilities while volunteering;

• Provide a false or misleading statement, declaration, document, record, or claim in respect of McKinley Elementary PTO or its volunteers;

• Engage in any activity that may damage property;

• Take unauthorized possession of property that does not belong to them;

• Engage in illegal activity while carrying out their role.