Act with consideration towards any person who requires these services. Show courtesy, kindness, attentiveness and openness.
Establish healthy relationships with people regardless of their age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or any physical or cognitive deficiency.
Respect individuals and the work environment by promoting collaboration, mutual assistance, confidentiality and mutual respect.
Maintain a professional distance when dealing with minors and vulnerable persons, as with any other person with whom we intervene.
Prohibit abuse in all its forms, whether it be abuse of power, sexual abuse, spiritual abuse or other forms.
Respect freedom of expression and opinions, as long as they do not infringe on the rights and freedoms of others.
Accept that one's ideas may be challenged by people with a different opinion or path.
Recognize the primacy of parents in their children's education and respect their competence in their parental role.
Take seriously any disclosure of abuse of a minor or vulnerable person by a colleague, volunteer, or any other person.
Exercise caution by taking the necessary measures to ensure the physical, emotional, social, moral and spiritual health of all persons with whom I intervene.
Report any situation that may present a risk to personal health and safety of others in the context of organized activities.
Protect the confidentiality of personal information collected in the course of duties, including information related to a person’s private life and information concerning colleagues or committee members.
Exercise discretion with respect to information obtained in the course of duties, especially that which is considered confidential or intimate and which may be related to spiritual guidance or confession.
Refer to an appropriate authority any person whose confidences exceed my professional competence.
Perform my duties in accordance with the values set forth in this Code of Ethics and Conduct and to comply with any other policies or protocols in effect within the organization.