BE INCLUSIVE 

ABF welcomes volunteers, and supports people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited to members of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, social and economic class, educational level, color, immigration status, sex, age, size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.

BE CONSIDERATE 

At ABF we depend on each other, to do our best to represent the Foundation. Your decisions will affect the children we serve, their family, ABF donors, our colleagues, and the organization as a whole. Always remember to take those consequences into account when making decisions.

BE RESPECTFUL 

We won’t agree all of the time, but disagreement is no excuse for disrespectful behavior. We all experience frustration from time to time, but we cannot allow that frustration to become personal attacks. An environment where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive or creative one, and that is not an environment that is representative of ABF.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY 

Always conduct yourself professionally. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Harassment and exclusionary behavior of any kind, is NOT acceptable, and warrants your immediate termination. This includes, but is not limited to: – Threats of violence. – Discriminatory jokes and language. – Sharing sexually explicit or violent material via electronic devices or other means. – Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms. – Unwelcome sexual attention. – Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior. Repeated harassment of others. In general, if someone asks you to stop doing something, then stop.

DISAGREEMENTS 

When we disagree, try to understand why. Differences of opinion and disagreements are mostly unavoidable. What is important is that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively. Our differences can be our strengths. We can find strength in diversity. Different people have different perspectives on issues, and that can be valuable for problem solving or generating new ideas. Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint doesn’t mean they are wrong. Don’t forget that we all make mistakes, and blaming each other doesn’t get us anywhere. Instead, focus on listening to the other person’s point of view (even if it’s hard to do), resolving issues and learning from mistakes.

BE KIND 

Here at ABF we practice the Golden Rule. “TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED”! With the understanding that, there is pride in helping those that cannot help themselves. ABF Volunteers will always exemplify this CODE OF CONDUCT while remembering that it is an honor to carry out our Foundation’s mission and a privilege  to represent Forever Captain Poodaman! The Ahmad Butler Foundation. Therefore, Volunteers will ALWAYS represent this AMAZING FOUNDATION, with KINDNESS, PRIDE, PATIENCE, CARE, UNDERSTANDING, and INTEGRITY!