Terms of Membership/Code of Conduct:
All staff, volunteers, participants/members, caregivers, or other center users who may avail themselves of the facilities and services offered by Neighborhood and Community Services Centers are expected to:
- Be responsive and sensitive to diversity amongst participants/members, staff, volunteers, and the community at large.
- Engage with others respectfully in an environment free from harassment, intimidation and physical or sexual assault.
- Respect all by committing to appropriate use of electronic devices and refraining from sexually and racially explicit or harassing material or communication.
- Respect all by using polite language, sharing resources, and solving problems cooperatively and peacefully.
- Take care of property, keep communal space clean and conserve and protect community resources. Center users will not engage in or tolerate vandalism or theft.
- Self-regulate to the best of one’s ability in a mature and responsible manner and conduct oneself in a way that is safe, respectful and does not disrupt the ability of others to participate. Commit to an environment free from loitering, gambling, soliciting, and panhandling.
- Commit to an environment free of dangerous weapons, including bats, shields, poles, bricks, stones, rocks, pieces of asphalt or concrete, knives, hatchets, axes, saws, slingshots, blackjacks, metal knuckles, mace, pepper spray, metal buckles, chains, crowbars, hammers, clubs, bludgeons, or other items that may be used as a weapon.
- Comply with all restrictions on the possession, carrying and transportation of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof in recreation and community centers and other areas where “no firearms” signs are posted.
- Commit to a drug free environment. The use of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, alcohol or public intoxication and the use of illicit drugs are not permitted.
Center users in any capacity who do not respect the Code of Conduct may be asked to partake in a restorative justice process. This process is based on center policies and participant/member needs, regardless of income, age, gender, ethnicity, or race, and physical or mental ability, behavior, or lifestyle. Every attempt will be made to allow other center users involved to be equal partners in this process. I understand that if I violate the Code of Conduct, I must leave the Center and will be subject to the progressive disciplinary actions outlined in NCS Agency Policy and Procedure No. 106, to include denial of my continuation in the program.
Liability Waiver: I recognize that there are risks inherent to participation in recreational activities and agree to hold harmless the County of Fairfax, its officers, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims from bodily injury and/or property damage which result from my participation in any and all activities sponsored by the County.
