Weekend Volunteer/Staff Code of Ethics

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Code of Ethics

1. Staff/volunteers understand and embrace the mission of the Camp and of Camp John Marc and willingly and knowingly accept the concept that the focus and goals of the Camp are directed to the campers.*

I understand that violation of the stated standard will be regarded as engaging in unethical behavior that is grounds for immediate termination of roles and responsibilities.

2. Staff/volunteers will treat with the utmost respect and confidentiality all patient/camper information that is received during pre-camp or camp briefing sessions. This information is protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).*

I understand that violation of the stated standard will be regarded as engaging in unethical behavior that is grounds for immediate termination of roles and responsibilities.

3. Staff/volunteers are mandated by Texas law to report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. If you suspect abuse please notify the Camp leadership team and they will assist you in making the report. Staff/volunteers must treat with confidence and respect personal information they learn from campers.*

I understand that violation of the stated standard will be regarded as engaging in unethical behavior that is grounds for immediate termination of roles and responsibilities.

Please give your reactions to the stated policy above.*

4. Staff/volunteers will not abuse campers.*

I understand that violation of the stated standard will be regarded as engaging in unethical behavior that is grounds for immediate termination of roles and responsibilities.

•Physical Abuse: strike, spank, shake, slap

•Mental Abuse: hazing, negative manipulation

•Verbal Abuse: humiliate, degrade, threaten

•Sexual Abuse: including inappropriate touch or talk

5. Staff/volunteers will adhere to the modest dress code for camp. Clothing with advertisements for beer, alcohol, or tobacco products must not be worn; likewise, clothing with degrading or offensive language should not be worn. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times. Men may not wear sleeveless shirts/tank tops in the Dining Hall. Women must either wear a modest one piece swim suit or wear a shirt covering a two piece swim suit.*

I understand that violation of the stated standard will be regarded as engaging in unethical behavior that is grounds for immediate termination of roles and responsibilities.

6. Staff/volunteers will treat campers of all ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds with respect and consideration.*

I understand that violation of the stated standard will be regarded as engaging in unethical behavior that is grounds for immediate termination of roles and responsibilities.

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