PLEASE READ AND AGREE TO THE TABITHA CODE OF CONDUCT AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICY TABITHA CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT The Tabitha Code of Conduct sets out the standard of behaviour required of all volunteers participating in Tabitha projects. The Code is designed to ensure that all volunteers are aware of their obligations and responsibilities. Failure to comply with the code may lead to the withdrawal of a person from a Tabitha project. I understand that: TABITHA CODE OF CONDUCT STANDARDS Volunteers must abide by all reasonable requests and directives made by Tabitha Staff. LAWS OF CAMBODIA Volunteers must abide by all the laws and regulations of Cambodia. DRUG POSSESSION OR USE Volunteers acknowledge that unauthorised possession or use of narcotic or hallucinogenic drugs is illegal and that possession or use of illegal drugs will result in immediate removal from the project. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Volunteers must take account of any travel advisories or warnings issued by the Australian Government and take appropriate actions. REPRESENTATIONS Volunteers must refrain from any conduct or wrongdoing that may reflect badly on Tabitha. CHILD PROTECTION Volunteers must abide by the Tabitha Child Protection Policy. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Volunteers agree that if a grievance or concern arises during a project they will notify the Tabitha Team Leader. They will also refer any irreconcilable disputes or unresolved concerns which occur during a project to the Board of Tabitha Australia upon their return to Australia. TABITHA CHILD PROTECTION POLICY Tabitha Australia is committed to the protection of children. In particular, the safety and wellbeing of children that come into contact with Tabitha Projects is a paramount concern. Tabitha Volunteers need to : PHOTOGRAPHY OF CHILDREN Wherever possible, obtain consent from the child and a parent or guardian of the child before taking photographs.Prior to participating in a Tabitha build team in Cambodia every member must complete a code of conduct before arriving in Cambodia.
This policy applies to all volunteers. Team leaders are responsible for obtaining agreement to the code by all team members. People who have been convicted of any criminal offences relating to child abuse, child sex tourism or accessing or possessing child pornography will not be accepted as volunteers.
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They must treat all other participants and Tabitha staff with respect.
They must avoid involvement in party politics and refrain from public comment and demonstrations on political, cultural and religious matters.
Also volunteers must be mindful of the risk of terrorism and ensure they do not participate in any activity that may have links, directly or indirectly to any terrorism-related individuals, groups or activities.
Volunteers must respect the symbols of nationalism and religious practices.
And not promote or attempt to convert any participants or persons in Cambodia to a particular religion or system of beliefs.
They must exercise all reasonable caution when undertaking any activity that may result in harm or injury to themselves.
Volunteers must ensure that they have suitable travel insurance with evacuation cover.
They must be responsible for their own health management during the project.
They must not participate in any fraudulent activity such as dishonesty obtaining a benefit by deception or any other means that would advantage themselves or any other person.
Volunteers should not make public statements which in any way relate to the activities of the Australian Or Cambodian Governments without the prior explicit approval of Tabitha.
Child abuse is not tolerated, nor is the possession of or access to child pornography.
Tabitha Australia will remove any volunteer from any aspect of our operations when it considers that the volunteer poses an unacceptable risk to children’s safety.
Although Tabitha volunteers are typically not required to work directly with children, it is inevitable that volunteers will be in contact with children while engaging in Tabitha projects. This policy provides guidance on acceptable behaviours and appropriate boundaries when coming into contact with children.
Ensure photographs present children in a dignified and respectful manner and not in a vulnerable or submissive manner.
Ensure photographs do not reveal identifying information about a child when sending images electronically.
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