What are considered unacceptable activities?

It is the policy of Thread that unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated on the part of volunteers or young people while participating in Thread. Any unacceptable behavior by a volunteer may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of volunteer engagement. 

A number of behaviors are regarded as incompatible with the Thread goals, values, and program standards. These unacceptable activities are prohibited while engaged with Thread: 

• Unwelcome physical contact, such as inappropriate touching, patting, pinching, punching, and physical assault 
• Threatening statements or actions toward any individual 
• Demeaning or exploitive behavior of either a sexual or nonsexual nature, including threats of such behavior 
• Display or discussion of demeaning, suggestive, or pornographic material
• Sexual abuse or neglect of a child, or harboring knowledge of such conduct by another without reporting it 
• Disparagement, public or private, of any young person, parent/guardian or relative
• Disparagement, public or private, of political or religious institutions or their leaders while acting as a representative of Thread 
• Violation of any local, state, or federal law 
• Driving under the influence of alcohol 
• Possession of illegal substances 
• Drinking or smoking in the presence of a young person 

Any unacceptable behavior, as specified but not limited to the above, will result in a warning and/or disciplinary action including suspension or termination from participation in Thread. If you have knowledge or concern that a young person has demonstrated any of the inappropriate behaviors listed above, please report to a Community Manager or hr@thread.org immediately. 

Click here if you would like more details about unacceptable activities from the Volunteer Handbook