Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club
 

Public Service Event Volunteer

Code of Conduct

As a volunteer for a CFARC supported event you are expected to follow these simple rules. There is nothing here that should make anyone feel uncomfortable, it's mostly common sense stuff. There will of course be special situations which may require that you bend the rules a bit but that should be rare. In an emergency situation you do what is needed - don't worry about rules.
  1. We are at the event, at the request and direction of the event organizers, to help with communications.

  2. Although we are called Amateurs, we should always strive to act professionally. This includes appropriate dress and conduct for the event.

  3. It is not our place to do the work of the regular volunteers. Each event may have different needs but our job is usually just communications.

  4. Your safety is important. Never put yourself in danger. We need you for the next event!

  5. If there is a problem of any type it is your duty to report it to net control. Let them direct the information to the people who can decide how to handle it.

  6. Some events expect or require you to wear their volunteer identification. It might be a hat, name tag, or T-shirt. You must follow the rules for that event.

  7. You can help out with non-communications things if it is something you feel comfortable with and can interrupt if a communications need arises. Remember that your FIRST responsibility is to communications and that must be your priority.

  8. You are not there to criticize the operation. You are there to help with communications. There will be time after the event to offer your CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.

  9. Some events may use special procedures that are unfamiliar to you, such as tactical calls. Procedures for the event will be distributed beforehand and will inform you about any special procedures for that event. You are expected to follow those procedures.

  10. If you volunteer for an event you are expected to show up on time. If you can't make it be sure to let the event planner know as much in advance as possible. We know that last minute personal emergencies happen. Take care of them and don't worry about your event committment - we'll manage.

  11. The CFARC volunteer coordinator for a given event is the final authority on all event related issues. 
If you find you can't follow the above code then don't volunteer. If you do volunteer but are found to be unable to follow this code then you will probably not be accepted as a volunteer for future events.

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