Behaviours and Code of Conduct
Radio Odstock aims to create a safe and positive environment for all its Volunteers. In order to do this, we must ensure acceptable standards of behaviour. You must at all times comply with the following provisions (the “Code of Conduct”).
All Volunteers should:
(a) be punctual and adhere to agreed times
(b) be co-operative with fellow Volunteers
(c) uphold an equal-opportunity environment
(d) be respectful at all times to all Volunteers
(f) attend any event where they have registered their interest – failure to attend without notifying the organiser may result in further opportunities being withheld.
All Volunteers should not:
(a) engage in any form of negative or bullying behaviour, whether written or verbal, towards other Volunteers or members of the public.
(b) engage in any other form of inappropriate behaviours whilst attending the Radio Odstock studios, events, and social gatherings or any other occasions with Radio Odstock.
(c) communicate with fellow Volunteers inappropriately including but not limited to sending messages or other communications unrelated to Radio Odstock or sharing unwarranted personal or sensitive information.
(d) place undue personal pressure on fellow Volunteers or any individual working with Radio Odstock, including but not limited to requesting personal support or transport assistance.
(e) otherwise do anything that might bring Radio Odstock into disrepute. This includes actions and activities outside of your Radio Odstock role.
Inappropriate behaviours will be determined at our discretion, and will include but not be limited to:
(a) Harassment. Harassment includes behaviour and language which is intimidating, humiliating, causes offence or is hostile; which causes stress, anxiety, fear or sickness on the part of the harassed person. We remind everyone that harassment based on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, or harassment of a sexual nature, is unlawful and could entail legal action or even criminal proceedings.
(b) Sexual harassment. Any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature affecting the dignity of a person which can include unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct whereby the behaviour is inappropriate, offensive or distressing for the recipient. Conduct or comments become harassment when they are unwelcome to others or make others feel uncomfortable or threatened, even if intended as a joke.
(c) Bullying. Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour, direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others, which could reasonably be regarded as undermining the individual’s right to dignity in the Studios or at social events. Examples of bullying behaviour include:
(i) Personal insults and name calling
(ii) Persistent unjustified criticism and sarcasm
(iii) Public or private humiliation
(iv) Aggression including intimidation and threats in general
You will undertake to meet any legal conditions or obligations placed on you by any court of law including, should the need arise, removing yourself from the Radio Odstock studios and any event or social occasion run by Radio Odstock.
User Safety and Online Conduct
1) User Conduct
All users of Radio Odstock online platforms are expected to engage respectfully and responsibly. You must not:
(a) Post or share content that is illegal, harmful, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate.
(b) Harass, bully, or intimidate other Volunteers.
2) Reporting and Moderation
Radio Odstock is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. We reserve the right to monitor and moderate content shared on our platforms and may take the following actions for any breach of these terms:
(a) Remove offending content.
(b) Suspend or terminate user accounts.
(c) Report unlawful activity to relevant authorities.
If you encounter harmful or inappropriate content, please report it to one of our Trustees
3) Age-Appropriate Safeguards
While Radio Odstock activities are inclusive and welcoming, persons under 18 must have parental or guardian consent to participate.
Reporting Inappropriate Behaviour
1) We invite Volunteers to report instances of breaches of our Code of Conduct or inappropriate behaviour to us, and encourage your peers to do the same. Peer to peer support will help to create a culture where inappropriate behaviour is not accepted.
2) There are a number of ways to report inappropriate behaviour at any time.
(a) If you feel comfortable doing so, we encourage you to first address your concern with the individual(s) involved to help foster an honest and open community.
(b) By email to one of our Trustees.
(c) Verbally (in a confidential environment) with one of our Trustees.
3) If you do not feel comfortable discussing this with one of our Trustees, or if the complaint is about one of our Trustees you may report your concerns to the Charity Commission. Address needed here