Code of Conduct

All volunteers sent from Travelteer to placements are asked that they adhere to the following code of conduct: 

1. Volunteers must report to their team leader in charge at the beginning of each scheduled day. At the programmes, they must sign in and out (kept by the designated programme coordinator) and show their Travelteer wristband as identification to the appropriate member of staff.

2. Volunteers are forbidden to drink alcohol or use any illegal drugs at any point during their time on the programme. Travelteer operates a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drug use. Any volunteer found using, possessing, purchasing, supplying, or being under the influence of illegal drugs may be removed from the programme immediately at their own expense.

3. Volunteers must comply with all local laws and regulations of the country they are visiting. Any breach of local laws may result in immediate removal from the programme and referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

4. There is a NO SMOKING policy for all volunteers whilst at projects. If you wish to smoke during your free time, please go to the designated smoking area.

5. Volunteers must be respectful of every individual they come into contact with during their time at the programmes, tours, and other activities. It is important that volunteers respect all cultural differences in care and teaching practices whilst in these environments.

6. Volunteers must always ask permission from either the teacher or person in charge before initiating any activity with children or young people.

7. Volunteers will be regarded as Travelteer ambassadors during their stay and will work and act in a manner that promotes and enhances Travelteer. Whilst on or off duty, no word, action, attitude, or behaviour on their part should bring the good name of Travelteer into disrepute.

8. Volunteers will endeavour to work effectively as team members, working in partnership with other volunteers and always under the supervision of staff.