Our Code of conduct

As a Girlguiding volunteer you are always expected to:

• abide by UK laws and legislation
• respect everyone as an individual
• provide a good example of acceptable behaviour
• respect everyone’s right to privacy
• show understanding when dealing with sensitive issues
• adhere to the organisation’s policies.

As a Girlguiding volunteer you may not:

• permit abusive behaviour
• have inappropriate physical or verbal contact with others
• jump to conclusions or make assumptions about others without checking the facts
• encourage inappropriate attention-seeking behaviour
• show favouritism to anyone
• make suggestive or inappropriate remarks or actions
• deliberately place yourself or others in a compromising position.

This can be found on line at

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/running-your-unit/safeguarding-and-risk/code-of-conduct/