Conduct Code
Submitted by rkhotte2 on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 16:33.
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Most groups find it important to agree to a code of conduct prior to departure. This will be particularly useful with youth groups. This sample was drawn from a code of conduct used by a group of parishes that worked together to travel to Belize. You may want to customize a code to your particular circumstances, but this sample will give you a good place to start.
Sample Code of Conduct
- No drinking
- No sex
- Nothing illegal: in the US or host country
- Show respect to everyone; treat others as you would want to be treated
- Use good manners, be polite (and culturally sensitive)
- Share all resources with others
- Look out for each other
- Respect everyone’s (including own) space
- Always have a buddy
- Only go into other hotel rooms if invited and if appropriate
- Everyone treated as adult
- Be on time
- Don’t form exclusive groups, including toward hosts
- Be open to differences, including beliefs and ways of life
- Be respectful to the land
- No whining, think before you speak
- Stay positive
- Always communicate feelings out loud so no one is confused
- Identify leaders
- Listen to everyone’s opinions and ideas
