Confidentiality:
I will not disclose any personal information pertaining to older adult members, volunteers, donors, or staff members from Friends & Co. If I do skills-based volunteer work, I will not disclose organizational information or data without permission.
Background Check:
I understand that all Friends & Co members (volunteers and older adults) are required to submit and pass a background check. I consent to this check and acknowledge that the results will determine my eligibility for participation.
Discrimination Policy:
I will treat all Friends & Co members and staff with dignity and respect. I further agree not to discriminate on any basis, including but not limited to, age, gender, race, national origin, religious or political beliefs, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or citizenship.
Harassment policy:
I agree to adhere to Friends & Co’s anti-harassment policy, which prohibits members from engaging in intimidating, hostile, inappropriate, or offensive behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, derogatory or degrading comments, unwanted physical contact, or illegal activity. If I witness or experience such behavior, I will immediately report it to a Friends & Co staff member.
Medical and Professional Advice or Services:
I will not provide medical, legal, financial or other professional advice or services, even if I am professionally qualified to do so for others. This includes offering tax advice, acting as a representative payee or conservator, serving as a trustee or personal representative for an estate, or performing any type of assistance for pay. If I have any concerns regarding a member’s medical care, legal or financial circumstances, I will contact a Friends & Co staff member.
Repudiation of Gifts:
I will not offer or accept cash or non-financial gifts, except for small token gifts totaling $25 or less in a given year. I will not offer or accept a bequest or other estate gifts from another member. Loaning or borrowing money from another member is also strictly prohibited.
Waiver and Release of Liability:
By participating in any Friends & Co activities, I knowingly and voluntarily agree to this waiver and release of liability. I waive all rights, claims, or causes of action arising from my participation and release Friends & Co from any liability for injury or emotional distress, including, but not limited to, those incurred during travel-related activities.