728 Cadets - Volunteer Code of Conduct

By registering as as volunteer for the 728 Cadets, you are agreeing to the Cadets Volunteer Code of Conduct:

Volunteers shall:

Follow the provided guidelines for the task being performed at each event. If you are unsure of your responsibilities, please ask a band staff member or board member.
Report on time and ready to perform the task you volunteered for.
Follow direction of the band staff, or responsible board member, while performing duties.
Treat each person with respect, charity, patience, courtesy, dignity, and consideration. Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, competition or comparison.
Employ appropriate conduct, speech and dress. Including appropriate footwear if you are walking with the band during a parade.
Report inappropriate behavior or actions of any 728 Cadet member, staff, or volunteer to the appropriate person.
Provide a positive image of the 728 Cadets to those we encounter during band events. Utilize a “buddy System" so that band members are not alone with adult volunteers at band activities.

Volunteers shall not:

Use or possess alcohol, and/or illegal drugs while responsible for children or youth at any marching band activity or event.
Use tobacco or tobacco products while responsible for children or youth at any marching band activity or event.
Use profanity while performing volunteering duties or accompanying the 728 Cadets to marching band events.
Discipline any member of the 728 Cadets. This is the band staff’s responsibility.
During an event, discuss the 728 Cadets, their members, staff or volunteers in a derogatory way. During an event, discuss other bands or their members in a derogatory way.

Chain of Command

All volunteers will use the following chain of command to report issues, ask questions or seek guidance:

1. Any available board member at the event in which you are volunteering

2. Volunteer Coordinator, Justin Hora

3. Board Vice President, Brad Peterson

4. Board President, Lori Motzko