United Way's Code of Conduct

Our goal is to create a safe and enjoyable environment where everyone who visits feels respected and appreciated for their unique talents. By participating at the United Way Community Centers, you agree to the following:

Parent Policy

• Children are required to have a parent or guardian present at the center when they are participating in any and all programs or activities. The only exception is the summer learning program.
• If a parent needs to leave during class because of an emergency, we are not liable or responsible for their child.
• Unaccompanied minors will be asked to leave the building.

Registration

• To make the most of your experience at the centers we require all who participate to register through our online system.
• Program registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. When space is limited, priority is given to those who live within the UW Center's neighborhood.
• Participants must meet age requirements and any other class-specific prerequisites.

Expectations

We rely on the generous collaboration of volunteers, local businesses, and partner organizations to provide our programs for free. We do not own our community center buildings and many of the materials we have within the centers have been generously donated. For this reason, it is important that everyone who comes to our centers follows the “3 C's”:

Care for yourself

• Keep your hands to yourself and expect others to do the same.
• Speak up and let staff or volunteers help when you are in need.
• Expect to be treated with dignity and respect at all centers.

Care for others

• Be mindful of those around you and keep your noise level where it doesn't interfere with other participants.
• Treat staff, volunteers and other participants with kindness and respect.
• No bullying or harassment of any kind.
• Please report to staff when you see someone that is not being treated well or needs some help.

Care for your community

• Take care of the building and supplies by treating them with care and cleaning up after yourself.
• Show up to programs on time.
• If you register for a class, commit to attending.
• Service animals are the only animals permitted in the building.
• Internet and laptop use is a privilege that can be taken away with inappropriate use.

Violating this code of conduct may result in you and/or your child's removal from programs to maintain a safe environment for participants.

United Way's Liability Agreement

By signing this form, I give my permission for myself, and any minors listed to take part in activities at the United Way Community Center. I understand that we may interact with United Way staff and volunteers, and that participation may involve some unforeseen risks. I agree on behalf of all participants listed with the statements below.

1. I understand that I am responsible for any children I bring to the Center. United Way staff and volunteers are not responsible for their well-being. It is my responsibility to make sure the children I bring stay at the Center, are not disruptive, and are participating in their activities. Children may not be at the Center unless they are registered for and attending an activity, with a parent present. Staff and volunteers are not able to supervise my children while I or they are attending an activity. The only exception is volunteers assigned specifically to childcare, but even then, they are not liable for my children. Childcare is only available for children ages 9 and under, unless otherwise stated. I understand that my children or I may be asked to leave if we do not follow these rules.

2. I understand that I cannot hold United Way Community Center, volunteers, and/or other participants responsible for any unforseen risks/damage that may take place during the participation of any activity.

3. I understand that I, as the parent/guardian/responsible party of the participants named in this form, will assume responsibility for any damage that my children or I might cause at the United Way Community Center.

4. I understand that some of the activities at the United Way are only appropriate for adults. Due to this, I, as the adult, will only let the underage applicants participate in activities that are age appropriate. I also understand that if any named minor wants to attend an activity that is not age appropriate, an adult must accompany him/her.

5. I understand that when United Way Community Center staff, volunteers, or participants have "reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect" or "observes a child being subjected to conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect" then that person is required by law to "immediately notify the nearest peace officer, law enforcement agency, or office of the division" (Utah Code; Title 62A, Chapter 4a, Part 4, Section 403).

I agree to allow use of my image and/or that of the named minor(s), which may be captured through video, photo, digital camera or other media, for United Way Community Center promotional materials and publications. I have had all my questions answered to my satisfaction, and I voluntarily agree to participate and/or let my child participate in an activity at the United Way Community Center.