Organization Policies - Eco-sculpures
Requirements
- Applicants 13 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult leader (teacher, scout leader etc.)
- Applicants 13 -18 years of age must provide a parental/guardian consent form.
Expectations and Responsibilities
- Commit to showing up for assigned positions and shifts unless unforeseen circumstances arise (e.g. illness or emergency)
- Arrive on time.
- Provide advance notice if unable to attend or complete shift (at least 72 hours before)
- Perform duties as directed by supervisory staff.
- Communicate respectfully with participants, staff, and other volunteers.
- Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the planting sessions.
- Maintain the integrity of the event and confidentiality of organization and participants.
- Maintain MyImpactPage account and keep it up to date with current information.
- Use discretion and acquire permissions for photography or video.
- Expect respectful treatment from staff and appropriate training for assigned duties and take responsibility for follow-up if you feel any discomfort in any of these areas.
- Offer feedback and suggestions.
Safety
All volunteers have the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries by:
- Prevent accidents and injuries to themselves and others by observing and practicing safe procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
- observing safe practices and procedures
- reporting unsafe conditions and practices
- taking an active role in ensuring the safety of themselves, other volunteers, participants and city staff.
City of Burnaby Speak Up Policy Effective January 1, 2025
This Policy applies to all City and Library employees, volunteers and contractors providing a safe, secure and confidential way to report legitimate concerns about serious wrongdoing within the organization.
As a volunteer, you have obligations under this Policy.
Please review the Speak Up Policy and Procedures and confirm you have read and understood your obligations under the Policy.
Privacy and Anti - Spam Disclaimer
Personal information is collected and used for the purpose of administering the City of Burnaby’s volunteer programs.
- The City of Burnaby is collecting this information under s.26 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Please be aware that any information collected may be stored on servers belonging to Better Impact.
- Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) requires that no electronic messages with any degree of commercial content can be sent without you first providing your express consent to receive a commercial electronic message (CEM) through an email, phone, instant messaging service etc. The completion of an application with the City of Burnaby volunteer program indicates informed consent to receiving email messages.
If you wish to unsubscribe from email messages, you can do so by ending your volunteer relationship.
For questions regarding the collection of Personal Information and receipt of electronic messages please contact:
Records and Information Administrator | Legislative Services | City of Burnaby |4949 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 1M2 | FOI@burnaby.ca | Office: 604-294-7833.
I understand that if I do not agree with the above commitments my volunteer duties with Eco – sculptures may be terminated.
