 Volunteer Servant Covenant
(Code of Conduct)
As a volunteer for the 2009 ELCA Youth
Gathering, you are called to a very special and important
ministry. Your service will contribute to the experience of
Christ and community that people have
at the Gathering.
We look forward to great things from
all of our volunteer servants, and with good reason! The
same God who creates us, who gives us life, and who guides
us every day, also lives in and works through us to share
God’s love and grace with all people. And so we covenant
together in the following ways to live out God’s call for us
at the Gathering and beyond:
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In our MISSION
we respond to God by promptly responding to all time
commitments and
service requests by:
- Checking in with our
volunteer coordinator(s) at the assigned time
- Remaining at assigned
tasks until released
- Being flexible in tasks
as well as schedule
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In our WITNESS
we exemplify Christ by honoring all Gathering
procedures and guidelines by:
- Refraining from the use
of alcohol and drugs
- Refraining from
inappropriate sexual behavior
- Never being alone with a
young person
- Adhering to the Gathering
curfew
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In our SERVANTHOOD
we fill our work with spirit as we willingly and
faithfully carry out all our ministry assignments.
These assignments may require that we are on our
feet for long periods of time and may include some
light lifting and bending.
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In our DAILY MINISTRY
we are visible reflections of Christ as we wear an
identifying uniform whenever
we are “on duty.”
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In our HOSPITALITY
we share God’s love by always speaking in a
positive and
encouraging manner by:
- Refraining from the use
of profanity, racial slurs, and sexual
innuendoes
- Greeting every
participant in a joyful, helpful, and caring
manner and tone
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In our COMMUNITY
we value God’s people and world by respecting the
property and
environment around us by:
- Being considerate of
hotel, convention center, Superdome, and
restaurant staff
- Remembering that not
everyone we meet is a part of the Gathering, and
being considerate
of those around us, especially local residents
and tourists
- Respecting the natural
and created environment of New Orleans
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In our JOY we
get excited by the opportunity to love and serve God
with all of our heart,
soul, and mind! |
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