Example Policy Library

Sets shared expectations for behavior at in-person events and in online community spaces, defines harassment, and explains how to report a problem and what happens next. Adapted from the widely used Citizen Code of Conduct for nonprofit and neighborhood groups.

A signed agreement for volunteers, staff, and contractors who may see sensitive information about the people an organization serves. It defines what is confidential, lists the legal exceptions, and explains what to do if information is exposed. Written for shelters and direct-service programs.

Sets everyday practices that reduce the spread of illness at programs, events, and shelters, with stronger steps the organization can switch on when local health officials report higher risk. Written to stay current as public health guidance changes, rather than around one disease.

A plain-language agreement in which volunteers acknowledge the real risks of their work, agree to follow safety instructions, and release the organization from claims for ordinary accidents. It leaves out terms courts often refuse to enforce, such as waivers of gross negligence, and keeps photo consent as a separate choice.

An opt-in consent form that lets people choose exactly how their photos, recordings, name, and story may be used, and how to withdraw. Includes the organization's commitments for photographing people receiving services, children, and event attendees.