Code of Conduct

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6. Volunteers should not lend or borrow money from group members or receive gifts.

7. Volunteers will be mindful of vulnerable members of the group at all times and follow procedures to ensure their well-being and safety.

8. Group members should not be told what to do - they should be encouraged to explore issues and alternatives and make their own decisions.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

Below are extracts from EGMs code of conduct which volunteers are required to adhere to. A feedback form is provided so feedback can be provided.

1. Volunteers should respect the confidentiality of

Group members, although information will be

shared within the volunteer-base.

2. Volunteers should maintain appropriate boundaries

with group members at all times

3. Volunteers should not engage in private

correspondence with group members or reveal

their home address.

4. Volunteers must never have intimate relationships

with group members

5. Volunteers should avoid being alone with group members.

EGM will not support activities arranged in individual members/volunteers homes