| I WILL |
I WILL NOT |
| Commit to participating in an inclusive and equitable space that is respectful to all. |
Use any language, references or wear any article of clothing that is potentially offensive or could be perceived as oppressive. |
| Treat all humans and animals with compassion and respect. I will act with maturity, be courteous and kind, flexible, empathetic, and be accountable. I will recognize that I am part of a team. |
Use oppressive or offensive language indicating that a certain identity or belonging to a certain group is undesirable, e.g. language that is sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, classist, or includes slurs. |
| Wear a RedRover t-shirt or sweatshirt during any deployment, unless instructed not to. |
Reveal, share, or repeat any sensitive or confidential information in connection with deployments or deployment requests, including the location of a deployment, criminal investigations, animals, fellow volunteers, or members of the public we interact with. This applies before, during, and after a deployment. |
| Immediately inform the Team Leader of ANY safety hazards, incidents, accidents. |
Solicit donations while on deployment. |
| Follow the rules and guidelines in the RedRover Responders Social Media Policy. |
Speak to the media or represent RedRover unless asked and authorized to do so by the Team Leader. |
| Inform RedRover staff if I am using any prescription drugs that could impair my ability to perform tasks. |
Consume or be impacted by any impairing substances while on duty during a deployment. |
| Follow the direction of the RedRover Team Leader. |
Challenge the authority or otherwise undermine the leadership role of the RedRover Team Leader. |
| Obey all local laws, ordinances, and regulations. |
Bring a firearm or other weapon on deployment. |
| Observe all safety rules and regulations, and be familiar with the proper use and operation of all equipment. |
Commit or promise RedRover’s assistance; rather if I hear about animals in need I will contact RedRover at Responders@RedRover.org. |
| Follow the rules provided by the RedRover, and I will speak up and let the Team Leader know if I am unclear, unable or uncomfortable performing any task requested of me. |
Publish or publicly make any derogatory statements about RedRover, partner organizations, or their individual; rather, I will contact RedRover about these concerns. |
| Understand and comply with the Incident Command System (ICS) at all times. |
Take any photos or videos during a deployment unless I am specifically authorized to do so by the RedRover Team Leader. |
| Communicate any changes to my scheduled deployment days/times to RedRover scheduling staff and the Team Leader in a timely manner. I will sign in and out every day while deployed. |
Smoke while working unless during allotted breaks and in designated areas only, and away from animals in our care. |