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Respect in the Workplace

Volunteers and staff have the right to carry out their activities in a safe and healthy environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. It is understood that employees and volunteers have the responsibility to act professionally, courteously and respectfully in all interactions.  

Should volunteers feel that they are being harassed or are witness to harassment, they have the right and responsibility to communicate this directly to:
 
True or false: The person claiming they are being harassed must prove that the other person intended to harass them.
You witness one volunteer asking another about details about their personal life in the locker room. Is this an example of personal harassment?
 

Start by giving that individual the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps they did not know that the phrase they are using is derogatory. A gentle sharing of this knowledge could solve the problem: "Actually, I learned recently that that phrase actually makes this cultural group feel uncomfortable, and I've stopped using it to ensure everyone feels welcome and safe."

If that person dismisses you, continues to use the derogatory remarks, or makes you feel uncomfortable, please let someone know - your staff supervisor, or one of the VR staff. That way, it can be addressed again to the individual appropriately.

A fellow volunteer keeps flirting with you, asking you for your phone number, and you now avoid being in the locker room at the same time as them to avoid discomfort. What can you do to make this situation better?
 


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