{"id":50,"date":"2026-07-20T14:38:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T14:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-08-06T00:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T16:28:50","slug":"volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"Join as a Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:20px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:20px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Josefin Sans&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:500;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-shadow:20px 20px 20px var(--awb-color5);\"><h1 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #52b2b2;\">Join as <span style=\"color: #429d9d;\">volunteer<\/span>!<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);border-top-width:20px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><p><strong>Do you live in Siargao or are you on vacation on the island? Would you like to participate in a project dedicated to the local community, or get involved with a nonprofit organization? <\/strong>We\u2019re always in need of volunteers to help us carry out our mission!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-40px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:20px 20px 20px 20px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-1 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-suitcase-rolling fas circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:26px;--awb-align-self:flex-start;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:40px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:40px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-medium:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:30px;--awb-margin-left-medium:30px;--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039; ,sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:0.2;\">Are you<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-left:40px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-medium:30px;--awb-margin-left-medium:30px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Josefin Sans&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:0.2;\"><h3><strong>VISITING SIARGAO?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:40px;\"><p>We might need your help with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead a storytime, workshop, or activity with the children;<\/li>\n<li>Organize a series of workshops\/class on a specific subject\/thematic over a given period;<\/li>\n<li>Support our team for several days or weeks during a specific period;<\/li>\n<li>Write informational materials;<\/li>\n<li>Create graphic, photographic, or video content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-left:40px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"fa-hands-helping fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Fill out the form to apply!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_5);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:20px 20px 20px 20px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><i class=\"fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-home fas circle-no\" style=\"--awb-font-size:26px;--awb-align-self:flex-start;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:40px;\"><\/i><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:40px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:30px;--awb-margin-top-medium:30px;--awb-margin-right-medium:30px;--awb-margin-left-medium:30px;--awb-font-size:16px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039; ,sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:0.2;\">Are you<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-left:40px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-medium:30px;--awb-margin-left-medium:30px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Josefin Sans&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:0.2;\"><h3><strong>LIVING IN SIARGAO?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-left:40px;\"><p>We might need your help with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organize new weekly activities;<\/li>\n<li>Accompany us when we organize outings with children;<\/li>\n<li>Help us when we organize events;<\/li>\n<li>Organize first aid training sessions and awareness workshops;<\/li>\n<li>Help us with various tasks such as communications, fundraising, event planning, etc..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-left:40px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-custom_color_4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"fa-hands-helping fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Fill out the form to apply!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-custom_color_9);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Josefin Sans&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:500;margin:0;font-size:1em;text-shadow:20px 20px 20px var(--awb-color5);\"><h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Neutrality and Impartiality as Core Principles<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><p class=\"p1\">The nonprofit organizations Baybayin Library and The Hummingbird&#8217;s Libraries Inc. are committed to impartiality and neutrality in accordance with the principles of impartiality set forth in United Nations General Assembly Resolution 46\/182 of 1991.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201c<i>Humanitarian action must be carried out on the basis of need alone<\/i>, giving priority to the most urgent cases of distress and making no distinctions on the basis of nationality, race, gender, religious belief, class or political opinions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All members of our team and volunteers agree to keep their personal political and religious beliefs separate from the library. 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fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><p>Regarding the use of images of children for purposes related to work or activities conducted under the direction of the Baybayin Library, a<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ny person working at the Baybayin Library, whether as a member of staff, a volunteer or a trainee, must : <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learn about local customs and restrictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before photographing or filming children or reproducing personal images of children, to assess them, and to comply with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain the informed consent <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the child as well as that of the child\u2019s parents or guardian before photographing or filming the child. In this regard, in particular, explain to them how the photographs or films taken will be used.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure that the photographs, films, videos, and DVDs produced portray children in a dignified and respectful manner, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and not in a state of vulnerability or submission. Children must be appropriately dressed and not in poses that could be considered sexually suggestive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure that the images produced are honest representations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the context in which they were taken and do not distort the facts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure that file labels, metadata, or descriptions included in the text accompanying images depicting children do not provide information that could identify them <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when such images are sent electronically or published through any medium.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid showing children&#8217;s faces to protect their anonymity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and prevent the use of their image for immoral or malicious purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid posting photos in a live feed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or direct manner so that the children in the photos cannot be tracked in real time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of photos that allow to hide children&#8217;s faces and keep them interesting :<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Child protection policy\" title=\"Child 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fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-462 child-protection-policy \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Child Protection Policy<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/author\/admin9716\/\" rel=\"author\">admin9716<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-07-24T21:16:10+08:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-462\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-462\" href=\"#collapse-1-462\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Child Protection Policy<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-462\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-462\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreword the Baybayin Library is committed to ensuring the protection, safety and well-being of the children with whom it works. This <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Protection Policy (CPP) <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sets out the principles and standards of conduct expected of all staff, employees, volunteers and trainees of the association when working with Baybayin Library, both during and outside working hours. Everyone must commit to respecting this CPP to ensure a safe and caring environment for every child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Article 1:<\/b><b> Respect for children&#8217;s rights<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person working at the Baybayin Library, whether as a member of staff, a volunteer or a trainee, must :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1.1. Recognise the fundamental rights of children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For the purposes of the present document, a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1.2. Undertake to respect and promote the dignity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, integrity, privacy and freedom of every child without discrimination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1.3. Treat all children equally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regardless of race, gender, religion, social status, ethnic origin, disability or any other characteristic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Article 2:<\/b><b> Commitment to safety and protection\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person working at the Baybayin Library, whether as a member of staff, a volunteer or a trainee, must :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.1. Ensure safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure the safety of children and protect them from all forms of violence &#8211; physical, mental and psychological &#8211; exploitation, neglect or abuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2.2. Reporting suspicions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Any suspicion of abuse &#8211; within the Library, outside the Library, at school or at home &#8211; must be reported immediately to the Baybayin Library&#8217;s managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Article 3:<\/b><b> Respectful and ethical conduct<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person working at the Baybayin Library, whether as a member of staff, a volunteer or a trainee, must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.1. Adopt a respectful, caring and appropriate attitude towards children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Staff and volunteers must adopt a respectful, caring attitude that is adapted to each situation. Although physical contact requires a cautious approach to avoid any misunderstandings or discomfort, it is important to recognise that some children naturally initiate gestures of closeness, such as sitting on a facilitator&#8217;s lap, coming over for a cuddle to say hello or seek comfort. In such cases, it is important not to push the child away, while ensuring that the situation remains appropriate, limited in time and respectful of everyone&#8217;s personal limits. These situations must be carefully managed to avoid any ambiguity or misinterpretation by observers, the child or the child&#8217;s family. However, it is essential that team members refrain from initiating physical contact themselves, such as hugging, cuddling or similar gestures, in order to ensure a clear and professional relational framework. As part of the care given to children, for example to treat minor injuries or to provide hygiene care for the youngest, it may be necessary to touch the child in order to provide the care required. In these cases, the gestures must be strictly limited to what is necessary to provide the care, while taking care to respect the child&#8217;s dignity and limits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.2. Maintaining appropriate language and behaviour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any inappropriate, humiliating or intimidating language or behaviour is strictly prohibited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.3. Prohibit any suggestive or sexual relationship with children<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any sexual relationship or suggestive behaviour towards children or beneficiaries is strictly prohibited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.4. Avoid isolation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Never be alone with a particular child, away from others or in private places.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.5. Never invite a child into a closed room or into your home<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is imperative never to be alone with a child in a closed space and to avoid inviting children into your own home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.6. Apply the &#8220;two adults&#8221; rule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wherever possible, the presence of two adults should be ensured in all interactions with children, in order to guarantee their safety, prevent any risk of misunderstanding and create a transparent framework. However, it is recognised that certain situations, such as classes, tutoring classes or activities led by a single adult, do not always allow this rule to be strictly applied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In these cases, it is essential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>That the adult in charge adopts a professional and transparent stance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, maintaining clear limits in interactions with the children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Those activities are organised in open or visible spaces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing indirect supervision by other team members or adults in the vicinity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults should inform their managers or colleagues of any exceptional situations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in which they might find themselves alone with a child, and limit these circumstances as much as possible. The aim remains to guarantee a safe and protective environment, while recognising the practical realities of the various activities organised for children.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3.7. Avoid favouritism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is strictly forbidden to give preferential treatment to a child, for example by offering gifts or money, to the detriment of other children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.8. Prohibit contact outside the Library<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Contact with children outside the Library is strictly prohibited, except in certain situations requiring direct interventions with children in their school, family, or private environments, particularly as part of social work with the family. For example, these may include verifying living conditions, assessing the health of a child or family member, ensuring the child\u2019s safety, or following up on a case of abuse. These interventions may only take place with prior authorisation from the parents and\/or the Baybayin Library\u2019s managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these specific cases, <\/span><b>authorised social workers or team members or interns\/volunteers must<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adopt a strictly professional attitude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, focusing on the objectives of the intervention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Informing the association&#8217;s management in advance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of planned visits and their objectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect boundaries and confidentiality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their interactions with children and their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document each intervention<\/b> <b>in a transparent manner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, indicating the relevant observations and conclusions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Always \u2013 if circumstances allow \u2013 arrange to follow the \u201c2 adults present\u201d rule <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the team. If this is not possible, the Baybayin Library\u2019s manager must be informed beforehand of the situation and the urgent nature of the intervention carried out by a single team member, volunteer, or intern.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These interactions must be conducted with the utmost sensitivity and rigour, respecting the rights and dignity of children and families while guaranteeing their protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3.9. Maintain clear emotional boundaries.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the context of child support and protection, it is essential to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect emotional boundaries <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and maintain a caring but clearly supervised relationship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid names or nicknames that could suggest inappropriate parental, emotional or intimate ties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and that could be misinterpreted by observers, by the child himself or herself, or by his or her family. This choice also protects caregivers by enabling them to build relationships based on trust, respect and support, without ambiguity or confusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Article 4:<\/b><b> Confidentiality and respect for privacy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person working at the Baybayin Library, whether as a member of staff, a volunteer or as a trainee, must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4.1. Protect beneficiaries&#8217; personal information.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Personal information about children, such as their family situation, medical condition or any other sensitive details, must be treated with the utmost confidentiality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information must not be divulged to persons outside the association without prior authorisation, and <\/span><b>even within the team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its sharing must be strictly limited to content that is useful and relevant to the members directly involved in monitoring the child or in a specific intervention. Volunteers and trainees do not have access to this confidential data, unless this is necessary to carry out a clearly defined mission approved by the managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, any information gathered by trainees, volunteers or team members about a child, whether it concerns his or her personal, educational, medical, social or family situation, must be passed on to the Baybayin Library\u2019s management as soon as possible. This makes it possible to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure appropriate monitoring of the child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking the necessary measures to guarantee his or her safety, well-being and development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Centralise useful or sensitive information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that the Baybayin Library can process it in a structured and confidential manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevent any risk of omission or inaction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly in urgent or critical situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These guidelines ensure that children&#8217;s personal information is managed rigorously and ethically, while respecting their dignity and right to confidentiality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4.2. Distribute images with consent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Refrain from distributing photographs, videos or other recordings of children without the prior written consent of the Baybayin Library&#8217;s management. Ensure that the images respect the dignity and privacy of the children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Article 5:<\/b><b> Reporting inappropriate behaviour<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person working at the Baybayin Library, whether as a member of staff, a volunteer or a trainee, must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5.1. Comply with the duty to report<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Immediately report any inappropriate behaviour or cases of abuse &#8211; within or outside the Library &#8211; to the organization&#8217;s managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5.2. Trust in the handling of reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Know that every report will be treated seriously and discreetly by the Baybayin Library.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All employees, volunteers and interns of the Baybayin Library undertake to respect this charter to ensure a safe and respectful environment. This charter will be periodically revised to adapt to the needs and changes in child protection practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-50","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":584,"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/50\/revisions\/584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baybayinlibrary.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}