These standards shall be conveyed verbally and in writing by Junior Achievement staff to volunteers teaching for the first time. Standards are to be conveyed in writing to all volunteers prior to their first visit to the classroom each semester.

Volunteers should not:

• have any inappropriate contact inside or outside the classroom with any student met through their Junior Achievement class, including those students 18 years of age or older. 
• be in contact with any student inside or outside the classroom unless that student's teacher, another school-sanctioned adult, or the student's parent is present or aware of the situation. 
• be in contact with any student inside or outside the classroom without prior knowledge or consent of the local Junior Achievement staff. 

Exceptions would include routine business activity or bona fide job interviews for students 15 years of age or older, conducted at a regular place of business and during regular business hours.

Some examples of inappropriate conduct include:

• Violations of state laws regarding child abuse, providing alcohol to minors, or having alcohol on a school campus, etc. 
• Dress that violates school dress codes or is inconsistent with normal business attire. 
• Use of profanity or inappropriate language in the classroom. 
• Physical contact which is inappropriate to a teacher-pupil professional relationship considering the age and sex of the student. 

These are examples only and not intended to be a comprehensive list. There could be other actions not listed herein, which could result in suspension or dismissal as a volunteer.

Allegations of violation of these standards will result in immediate suspension as a Junior Achievement volunteer. If an investigation by the proper authorities determines a violation occurred, it will result in the immediate and permanent dismissal as a Junior Achievement volunteer.

A copy of these standards will be given to each volunteer to read, sign and return to the Junior Achievement office.

The form is available to download here:

1JA_of_Coastal_SC_Volunteer_Conduct_Standard_Form_09162010.pdf