Alcohol may not be consumed while engaging in any Circle of Friends activity, unless during a specific event being hosted by Circle of Friends; and, even in such case, no volunteer will consume alcohol in the presence of Program youth.  In addition, the following is strictly prohibited, except stated above, while engaging with any Circle of Friends youth, or any Circle of Friends activities.

1. The consumption of alcohol or marijuana while volunteering with Circle of Friends or volunteering while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs as defined under federal or state law;
2. The possession, use, sale, manufacturing, or distribution of illegal drugs, or other controlled substances as defined under federal or appropriate state law; this prohibition specifically includes medical or recreational marijuana, even if such use is not illegal under state law;
3. Illegal use or abuse of prescription drugs.  This includes using prescription medication that has not been lawfully prescribed for you by a physician or abusing a medication prescribed for you in a manner that is inconsistent with your physician's instructions regarding dosage or frequency.

Volunteers are subject to immediate dismissal if they are under the infuence of drugs or alcohol while performing their volunteer duties.  Specifically, the possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and/or any illegal substance while volunteering is prohibited.

 

APPROVED MAY 2021