Code of conduct

As someone volunteering for Colwick Park Lifeguards (CPL), you are representing the organisation and should uphold the standards of our Code of Conduct for CPL. This means that whenever you volunteer with us, you always have the support of the organisation. This importantly also means that, at all times you volunteer, you are representing a charity which is one of the UK’s most recognised and respected open water safety providers.

You are supporting CPL charitable aims by helping to ensure that we provide the best water safety service possible, or by raising funds and/or awareness on behalf of the charity. For this we would like to say thank you. We really do appreciate your support.

As an CPL volunteer we expect you to follow the guidance provided in your pre-event training and briefings to ensure you represent CPL responsibly and ensure the safety of yourself and others. Any behaviour, including online activity, which are deemed to breach this agreement could result in your removal from an event site and the termination of your volunteer role.

Please note: As an Event Water Safety Volunteer, you will be required to hold a current lifeguarding/ power boat qualification (National Poole Lifeguard Qualification / Open Water Lifeguard Qualification/ PB2, SB). For fundraising, welfare, and support roles these qualifications may not be necessary.

Code of Conduct for CPL Event Water Safety Volunteers

As an CPL Event Water Safety Volunteer I will,

Make sure that my qualifications (NPLQ / OWL/Helm) are up to date and valid for the duration of the event(s) where I volunteer.
Display behaviours which represent CPL in a way that displays the values of the charity and promotes lifesaving at all times.
Work together with others to ensure the safety of event participants and the general public.
Ensure that any safeguarding incidents are reported to the CPL safeguarding officer or CPL event manager and recorded in line with the CPL Safeguarding procedures.
- Adult at risk safeguarding policy
- Child safeguarding policy
Contact the CPL event manager in the event of sickness, accident or injury to myself or anyone under my supervision.
Maintain confidentiality about sensitive information.
Not abuse or misuse any relationship of trust or position of power or influence.
Not engage in a sexual relationship with under 18s or adults at risk.
Refrain from the consumption of alcohol or illegal substances prior to or during the duration of your volunteering role.
Wear appropriate clothing and kit when carrying out your volunteering role.
Not spend excessive amounts of time alone with under 18s or adults at risk unless there are exceptional circumstances, or the reason for this has been firmly established and agreed with your CPL event manager and safeguarding officer.
Ensure that you have consent from participants before taking or using photos and videos.
Treat everyone equally and not discriminate on the grounds of age, religious beliefs, race, gender, sexuality, social class, or any other consideration.
Respect everyone and never engage in inappropriate physical or verbal contact with others including displaying offensive, discriminatory, or aggressive/inappropriate behaviour or language.
Inform the CPL event manager or email [email protected] as soon as possible if for some reason I am no longer able to attend an event for which I have registered.