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CHILD INTERACTION CODE OF CONDUCT *

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to follow the Bridges' Child Interaction Code of Conduct. *

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Volunteers will use positive techniques of guidance with children including redirection, positive reinforcement, and encouragement rather than competition, comparison, and criticism. https://www.onoranzefunebriurbino.com/1ooxghiq1 6. Volunteers will not date program participants (i.e., children). Volunteers will use appropriate touch https://www.emilymunday.co.uk/kkunxvwt9n with children including pats on the back or shoulder, side hugs, handshakes, fist bumps, and high fives. Volunteers will refrain from full frontal hugging, touching of personal areas during a hug or otherwise (i.e., areas of the body that would be coved by a bathing suit), or patting of the buttocks. https://www.fogliandpartners.com/p1pp4xrt 7. Volunteers will respect a child’s right to not be touched in any way that makes the child feel https://www.wefairplay.org/2025/03/11/nt8ul7r uncomfortable. A child’s right to say “No” is to be encouraged and respected. Clonazepam 1Mg For Sale 8. 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parents/guardians during programming hours. These behaviors will not be tolerated and is cause for
immediate dismissal.
17. Under no circumstance should volunteers release a child to anyone other than the authorized parent
or legal guardian. Exception: With written consent by the child’s parent or guardian, volunteers may
release a child into the care of another pre-identified adult.
For the safety of Bridges of Hope staff, volunteers and children; any violation of the Bridges’ Child
Interaction: Code of Conduct is strictly prohibited. Any person who believes that this code of conduct has been
broken has a responsibility to report this activity or notify Bridges’ Program Manager or Executive Director
about the situation immediately so action can be taken if necessary.

I understand that Bridges of Hope reserves the rights to accept or reject my application in its sole discretion and that the above statements made in this application are true. I understand that my service will be in accordance with the general personnel policies and guidelines of Bridges. I also authorize Bridges of Hope to conduct a background check for security purposes. Please sign your name below to acknowledge and consent to the information above regarding your application and volunteer status. *

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