As a volunteer I realize that I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds the professionals in the organization in which I will participate. In agreeing to serve, I assume certain responsibilities and expect to account for what I do in terms of what I these professional expectations. I will honor the goals, rules and regulations of the program. I will keep confidential matters confidential.

I interpret volunteering to mean that I have been accepted as a "partner-in-service" and I expect to do my work according to the highest standards, as the paid staff members expect to do their work.
I promise to take to my work an attitude of open mindedness, to be willing to be trained for it according to the standards and practices of the organization, and to bring to my work my full interest and attention. I believe my attitude toward volunteer work should be professional. I believe that I have an obligation to my work, to those who direct it, to my colleagues, to those for whom it is done, and to the public.
Being eager to contribute all that I can to the goals of this program, I accept this code of ethics, to be followed
carefully and cheerfully.

This agreement applies to all volunteers, employees, & board members associated with and/or involved in the activities or affairs of Sparkle Living, Inc DBA Bochy's Place, herein referred to as BP. This includes all activity associated with BP at its main office and all outreach sites locations. All data, materials, knowledge and information generated through, originating from, or having to do with Sparkle Living, Inc, Bochy’s Place, any program, or any persons associated with our activities, including residents, volunteers, location of the home and/or homes, board members, officers of the corporation, contractors, is to be considered privileged and confidential and is not to be disclosed to any third party. All pages, forms, information, designs, documents, printed matter, policies and procedures, conversations, messages (received or transmitted), resources, contacts, e-mail lists, e-mail messages, client, staff or public information is confidential and the sole property of Sparkle Living, Inc DBA Bochy's Place. This also includes, but is not limited to, any information of, or relating to, our staff, clients, partners, operations and activities. This privilege extends to all forms and formats in which the information is maintained and stored, including, but not limited to hardcopy, photocopy, microform, automated and/or electronic form. Resident information, including all file information, is not be disclosed to any third party, under any circumstances, without the written consent of the founder, Carla Shellis. Any disclosure, misuse, copying or transmitting of any material, data or information, whether intentional or unintentional, will subject you to disciplinary action and/or prosecution, according to the procedures set by Sparkle Living, Inc DBA Bochy's Place and any applicable laws. My signature signifies I agree to these terms and will abide by, adhere to and honor all of the above.