Alumni Volunteer Code of Conduct

On behalf of students, staff, faculty, and graduates of the University of Richmond, we are grateful for your volunteer service. The following code of conduct is to help ensure that the Spider alumni volunteer program and event experiences are meaningful, productive, and safe for all participants. As a virtual volunteer leader for the University of Richmond, you are an ambassador of the University. To maintain the reputation for professional excellence of the University of Richmond, volunteer leaders are expected to display good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy when interacting with alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community.

The University of Richmond requires each volunteer to read and comply with this Alumni Volunteer Code of Conduct in order to be eligible to participate in Spider alumni volunteer opportunities.

The Alumni Volunteer Code of Conduct only needs to be acknowledged once and is then considered valid for the duration of a Spider volunteer’s service regardless of role or duration.

University of Richmond Non-Discrimination Statement: The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any classification protected by local, state or federal law.

As a recipient of federal funds, the University complies with federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Title IX provides that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The University is committed to preventing and responding to conduct that violates its nondiscrimination policy. Any behaviors in violation of this statement or that create a nonwelcoming environment for alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community are not condoned and may result in termination of the volunteer role or removal from University of Richmond volunteer programs indefinitely. All volunteers are obligated to abide by The University’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination.

Appropriate Behavior: Alumni volunteers represent the University of Richmond and should conduct themselves respectfully, ethically, honestly, and with integrity in all dealings. They need to be fair and principled in their official interactions and to act in good faith in these matters with others both within and outside the University community. They should act with due recognition of their position of trust and loyalty with respect to the University and its alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the community. When in doubt about the propriety of a proposed course of action, they should seek counsel from those volunteer managers who can assist in determining the right and appropriate course of conduct. Any behavior deemed inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the program or the University, or that violate any applicable University policy, may result in termination of the volunteer or removal from University of Richmond volunteer programs indefinitely.

Policy on Sexual Misconduct: The University of Richmond is committed to fostering an environment in which all members our community are safe, secure, and free from sexual misconduct of any form. All volunteers are obligated to abide by the University’s Policy on Harassment and Discrimination. For more information, please visit the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct.

Use of Confidential Information and Confidentiality: As per the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement, all information gained while volunteering for any University of Richmond volunteer program is confidential and only to be used for legitimate purposes related to such programs. Information includes constituent data or information gained through conversations. Information should never be used for soliciting or marketing personal products or services.

Conflict of Interest: It is the policy of the University of Richmond that members of the community conduct the affairs of the University in accordance with the highest ethical and legal standards. To avoid a conflict, alumni should be free from actual or potential influence of personal considerations or relationships when conducting business or when making recommendations or decisions regarding dealing on behalf of the University. For more information, please visit the Conflict of Interest Policy.

Profile and Appropriate Use of Online Portals, Databases, Messaging Functions, or Alumni Owned Social Media Channels: Volunteers should maintain accurate profile information for any University of Richmond volunteer programs and appropriately use any online portal, databases, or messaging functions that may include personal information. Do not engage in the following: distributing or promoting spam or any duplicative or unsolicited messages; harassment, threatening behavior, or any other communication that would violate the legal rights of others; posting or distributing any inappropriate or obscene material or information; harvesting or otherwise collecting information about others including phone numbers and email addresses; creating false identities or profiles for the purpose of misleading others; interfering with or disrupting the service or networks connected to the program.

By volunteering with the University of Richmond, volunteers agree to this code of conduct. Any violations of the Alumni Volunteer Code of Conduct may result in termination of the volunteer role or removal from University of Richmond volunteer programs indefinitely. The University of Richmond reserves the right to modify this Alumni Volunteer Code of Conduct. Your volunteer participation in any University of Richmond program or event will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

Please report violations of the Alumni Volunteer Code of Conduct to alumnievents@richmond.edu.

For resources and reporting options regarding concerns of discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct, please contact the University of Richmond’s Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator.