Code of Ethics
Regina Cat Rescue (RCR) volunteers are expected to conduct themselves in a manner fitting with our values: Compassionate, Responsible, Respectful, Ethical and Collaborative.
To help guide that behaviour, please consider the follow Volunteering Code of Ethics:
As volunteers, we recognize that the corporation will not be compensating us for our time or work.
We have an obligation to conduct ourselves in a manner which furthers the best interests of the corporation.
We have an obligation to conduct ourselves in a manner that does not bring ourselves or the corporation into disrepute. Regina Cat Rescue (People for Animals of Saskatchewan Incorporated) – Bylaws (April 27, 2019) Page 6
We will conduct our duties for the corporation with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
We will publicly and personally support the mission statement and will abide by the mission, vision and values of the corporation.
We will commit ourselves to assisting and supporting colleagues.
We will honour all commitments made.
We will regularly attend and participate in board, committee, and other meetings, as applicable to our positions in the corporation.
We will ensure duties pursuant to our portfolios are fulfilled.
We will ensure potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
We will act in the best interest of the organization, rather than the furtherance of personal interests or the best interests of third parties.
When representing RCR in public, we will ensure that RCR policy/messaging is presented rather than our own personal opinions.
We will represent RCR in public or in the media only if authorized by the Board of Directors.
We will use official RCR documentation and materials when communicating with the public and volunteers and will not alter these documents without authorization by the Board of Directors.
Fundraising activities will be consistent with the mission of the corporation.
We will communicate respectfully with fellow board members, volunteers, members, supporters, and the broader community on matters concerning the corporation.
We will follow, without exception, all policies which have been approved by the board.
We will support the corporation financially by contributing to and assisting with fundraising endeavours.