Organization Policies
The following City of Roseville employee issues and/or administrative policies also apply to volunteers: Ø Conduct: City volunteers are expected to adhere to the same high code of conduct as City employees and have the responsibility to conduct all business and volunteer affairs within the spirit and intent of high ethics, honesty and integrity. Ø Dress: City volunteers are also expected to adhere to the same dress codes standards as City employees. Dress code standards differ by department and should be discussed with your department representative. Ø Human Resources: Volunteer job descriptions must be approved by the Human Resources Director (or designee) prior to a volunteer performing work for the City. The Risk Management division will review the risks inherent in the services to be performed by the individual volunteer, and the volunteer will then sign a “Volunteer’s Release and Waiver of All Claims Including Photograph Release for Special Events.” Ø Smoking: It is the policy of the City of Roseville to provide a smoke-free environment for all its employees. Smoking is not permitted at any time within any City building (including interior open air areas). Ø Software piracy: City computer and telecommunication resources are to be used only for City-related activities. All computer resources and data are to be considered the property of the City and cannot be used for personal/private purposes. Ø Criminal History Investigations: The department will exercise care in the screening and placement of volunteers before placement into positions supervising vulnerable populations: minors, frail elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The department will refer the volunteer to be fingerprinted if supervising vulnerable populations. Ø Harassment: Employees and volunteers have the right to work in an environment which assures fair and courteous treatment of all staff members and the general public. The City of Roseville will not tolerate any form of unprofessional conduct which is considered harassing, threatening or demeaning. Ø Safety practices: Volunteers are expected to follow the same safe working practices as employees. Questions concerning safety problems, unsafe conditions or safety violations should be directed immediately to the supervisor. The volunteer is responsible for knowing and following established safety policies and procedures for the volunteer assignment. Ø Violence in the Workplace: The City of Roseville has a Zero Tolerance policy for workplace violence. Ø Driving your Personal Vehicle: If you drive as part of your volunteering, we ask that you provide proof of insurance and a copy of your driver’s license to Human Resources/Risk Management division. If you are in an accident while driving your own vehicle in the performance of your volunteer activities, you should immediately contact the local police and complete an accident investigation form.
