Volunteer & Mentor Onboarding

Show Up With Purpose.

Young people deserve safe, dependable adults.

This agreement outlines the expectations that help Three J Youth create positive, respectful, and responsible experiences for everyone involved.

Before You Sign

Being part of Three J Youth means more than showing up. It means protecting trust, respecting boundaries, being dependable, and helping create spaces where young people feel seen, heard, supported, and safe.

What We Ask of Every Volunteer & Mentor

These expectations apply while participating in Three J Youth programs, activities, events, meetings, communications, and other approved service opportunities. Additional program specific requirements may also apply.

01
Represent Three J Youth Professionally

Act respectfully, responsibly, and in a manner that supports the mission and reputation of Three J Youth.

02
Help Create a Safe Environment

Support spaces that are welcoming, respectful, appropriate, and free from harassment, intimidation, abuse, or unsafe conduct.

03
Maintain Appropriate Boundaries

Maintain appropriate adult and youth boundaries and follow Three J Youth guidance regarding contact, communication, activities, and relationships.

04
Protect Confidential Information

Respect private information involving young people, families, volunteers, mentors, staff, and program participants.

05
Report Safety Concerns

Promptly report suspected abuse, unsafe behavior, serious concerns, policy violations, or other situations requiring attention.

06
Be Dependable

Honor commitments and communicate as early as possible when you are unable to participate or fulfill an agreed responsibility.

07
Remain Substance Free

Do not serve while impaired by alcohol, illegal drugs, or any substance that makes participation unsafe or inappropriate.

08
Follow Program & Site Rules

Follow Three J Youth policies along with reasonable rules and safety procedures established by schools, venues, and approved partner sites.

09
Provide Positive Guidance

Encourage young people without inappropriate discipline, threats, humiliation, harassment, discrimination, or intimidation.

10
Respect Differences

Treat people with dignity and respect across differences in background, identity, culture, ability, beliefs, interests, and experience.

11
Avoid Conflicts & Inappropriate Relationships

Avoid inappropriate personal, romantic, financial, exploitative, or other relationships that compromise trust, safety, or professional boundaries.

12
Transportation Requires Authorization

Do not transport young people unless transportation has been specifically authorized and all applicable Three J Youth requirements have been satisfied.

13
Report Incidents

Promptly report accidents, injuries, significant incidents, concerning interactions, or situations that may affect participant safety.

14
Service May Be Ended

Understand that Three J Youth may suspend or end volunteer or mentor participation when necessary for safety, program quality, policy compliance, or organizational needs.

Agreement Acknowledgment

Your Signature Matters.

By completing the form below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the Three J Youth Volunteer & Mentor Agreement and agree to follow these expectations while participating in approved Three J Youth activities. You also understand that additional program specific requirements may apply.

Photo & Media Permission Is Separate.

If the form below includes a media permission choice, you may select whether you give Three J Youth permission to photograph or record you during approved activities. Declining optional media permission does not, by itself, prevent you from serving as a volunteer or mentor.

Complete Your Agreement

Review. Agree. Sign.

Complete the form below after reviewing the expectations above. If you have questions before signing, contact Three J Youth before submitting your agreement.