Our Shared Agreements

See something. Experience something. Say something. We are only as safe as we make it. People’s Action has a zero tolerance policy for harassment.

Start from the belief that everyone deserves dignity and respect.

Practice radical empathy for your colleagues; assume that everyone is doing their best.

Practice good self-care: Take time for any activity that cares for your mental, emotional and physical health.

Practice radical hospitality with other staff, volunteers and voters. It’s a rough world right now - do your best to make someone else’s day brighter.

Respect the individual and one another. Don’t speculate or discuss issues of a personal nature in group settings.

We do not retaliate against employees or volunteers when they exercise their rights.

We do not disparage, judge or discriminate based on any protected class - race, sex, age, physical and mental disabilities, veteran status, national origin, citizenship, religion, color or any other status protected by law. Stay focused on the mission and uphold the values of People’s Action.

Acknowledge your own biases and how they might influence you. Biases can influence our decisions, thoughts, and behaviors without us even noticing, until we make a conscious effort to do so. If you are unsure as to whether or not bias is leading in/on your decision making or thoughts/comments regarding others, please save yourself the drama and have 1 or 2 other people join your review process, decision, etc.

Act with integrity: Be a person of your word and do what you say you’ll do. Recognize it with others.

Foster an open work environment where everyone feels comfortable raising questions and concerns.

Seek help in resolving issues, do not work or make decisions in a silo.

Do not use profanity, insulting or condescending language, or trade barbs with other volunteers or voters.

People’s Action and People’s Action Power are not responsible for the language used by our volunteers