General Policy – Code of Conduct

Members and Volunteers

In involving our volunteers, we will be guided by the following principles of good practice and expected behaviour:

PCDT Board members will:

Strive to fulfil their role with integrity at all times
Show empathy and respect for Members, Associates and other board members
Value the work of PCDT and encourage others to value each other and challenge those who do not.
Communicate with members and listen to their ideas, and concerns.
Work to ensure that the projects and activities of the Trust are in accordance with our aims and values
Ensure that any work or activities to be performed by volunteers will be clearly defined, so that all concerned are sure of their respective roles and responsibilities.
Work in accordance with the PCDT Articles of Association and follow the rules laid out therein.

Members and volunteers are expected to:

Respect other volunteers, service users and staff
Respect the human rights of others
Respect confidentiality, and privacy of others
Respect the opinions of others even where these differ from our own
Carry out all activities with due regard to the health and safety of others
Carry out activities in a way which corresponds to the aims and values of PCDT
Work within agreed guidelines and where appropriate follow PCDT policies and procedures