Volunteer Agreement
I understand that as a volunteer at Bowdoin College that all student and staff information is confidential. I agree not to access, review, disclose or use confidential student or staff information without specific authorization from an authorized administrator. I also understand that even when I am no longer a volunteer at Bowdoin College any confidential information I have learned must continue to be kept confidential. I understand that any breach of these confidentiality requirements will result in my immediate termination as a volunteer and may result in legal action against me.
I understand that I must comply with all policies and college rules applicable to staff as well as all directions from administrators and staff while serving as a volunteer. I understand that volunteer services are not essential to the functioning of the program and that as a volunteer I do not have a significant role in the programs administration. I hereby acknowledge that I am responsible for reading the college policies indicated below. To review all policies, visit the Bowdoin College Employee Handbook.
I understand that as a Volunteer I work without promise of compensation or future employment. Furthermore I understand that assignments are up to one year and I may be asked to complete a Volunteer Information Form and Volunteer Agreement if asked to return in a subsequent year. I also understand that my authorization to serve as a volunteer may be terminated at the discretion of the Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee, at any time if it is determined to be in the best interests of Bowdoin College.
Bowdoin College Policies
Executive officers, faculty, staff, student employees, volunteers and others acting on behalf of the College are expected to maintain the highest ethical standard, observing all applicable policies, practices, regulations, laws and professional standards. The absence of a specific guideline or instruction covering a particular situation does not relieve an individual of the responsibility to apply the highest ethical standards in reacting to that situation. Actions in accordance with these standards will be upheld by the College.
Employee Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Gender Based Violence Policy
Bowdoin College strives to provide a place of study and work that is free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct and gender based violence of any kind.
Code of Conduct
As representatives of the College, all employees and members of the Board of Trustees (herein referred to as “representatives of the College”) are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner, maintaining high standards of integrity and the use of good judgment.
Alcohol Use and Drug-Free Workplace
The unlawful possession, use, purchase, or distribution of alcohol on College property or as part of any College activity is prohibited, except on occasions when the legal consumption of alcoholic beverages in a social setting is authorized or sponsored by the College. The unlawful possession, use, purchase, or distribution of illicit drugs, controlled substances1 (including marijuana, cannabis products, stimulants, depressants, narcotics, or hallucinogenic drugs), or paraphernalia–or the misuse of prescription drugs, including sharing, procuring, buying, or using in a manner different from the prescribed use, or by someone other than the person for whom it was prescribed—is prohibited on College property or as part of any College activity.
Confidentiality
Employees of Bowdoin College are expected to act responsibly and in accordance with state and federal laws when accessing and using confidential information.