Volunteer Team Rules

Please Read ALL of the Following Rules and Guidelines.

All volunteers are expected to punctual, professional, friendly and fair.

· This means that you should be:

· On time for your shift, prepared to work the entire shift (or give us advance notice if you will be late),

· Dressed in a presentable manner - in clean clothing without any obvious defects (holes, stains, etc),

· Prepared to greet members in a friendly way, meet guests and non-members as a representative of the CSPC; and

· Prepared to treat all of our members with respect and courtesy, regardless of any personal issues you may have.

· Cashiers should be wearing clothing that is considered street legal. If the event has a theme or a dress code, volunteers should try to dress for that theme.

· All volunteers should be free of excessive scents - natural or artificial.

· Leave your egos at the door. Whatever your particular role is in your life, all titles and 'roles' are not applicable when a person is working a volunteer shift. The only thing applicable is whatever title you are wearing on your staff badge for your shift.

While on shift, volunteers should be attentive to their duties.

· Keep socializing to a minimum during your shift.

· No “cruising”, negotiating, or arranging play dates when you should be working.

· Never engage in any kind of play with a badge on.

· Remember - the Center is a No Drama Zone. We understand that life happens, but when you are working a shift, try and keep non-shift related interruptions to a minimum. If you are having relationship drama, this is just a reminder to try and keep it out of the Center. If you are working an event and things happen that spark problems for you, talk to your EC running the event, or if you are that EC, contact the Volunteer Coordinator or the Site Coordinator for assistance to help resolve the issue.

· There is to be absolutely no sleeping while on shift at an event.

· If a volunteer needs to leave early, the must let the EC know, and arrange for coverage if possible.

If you are not able to arrive at your shift on time, dressed in a presentable manner, prepared to be friendly toward everyone at the event, focus your attention on your duties, and treat all of our members with respect and courtesy - we strongly encourage you to consider reevaluating your decision to volunteer at the CSPC.

· If you are feeling ill, overly tired, or stressed out - consider finding a replacement for your shift. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for assistance.

· ALWAYS attempt to inform the Volunteer Coordinator and other volunteers if you are going to miss a shift.

· Please give as much notice as you can, so that a replacement can be found.

Volunteers are expected to abide by all Facility Rules, at all times.

· Electronic Device or Cell Phone usage is prohibited beyond the cashier stations of the CSPC or on the smoking deck during paying events. This includes texting and web-browsing. Making or receiving personal phone calls is discouraged anywhere within the building or on the smoking deck. This rule also includes headsets or blue-tooth devices, pagers and PDAs. Laptop computers are allowed in the library only, unless they are being used by CSPC/FSPC Staff for CSPC/FSPC related business. All electronic devices must be silenced.

· Photographing, videotaping, and audio taping are not permitted without prior permission from the Executive Director prior to the event.

· Laptops computers may be used in the Library only, except by staff for CSPC/FSPC related business - including EC's, DJs, Cashiers, etc. Use of laptops should be limited, and discrete. It should not attract the attention of the membership or party attendees during events. If laptop usage becomes disruptive, we will reevaluate this policy.

· Our space is equipped with a wireless network. It is in place for CSPC/FSPC related business. It is not intended for personal use.

Remember - Volunteers are also Members.

· Regardless of your volunteer status, your “rank” in this organization, or “who you know”, when you are not on shift, you are simply a Member of the Center, and are expected to abide by all rules and guidelines of the Center. You are also expected to follow directions and requests of the EC and other staff on shift at the time.

· If you are not on duty, working, or specifically doing something that an EC has asked you to do, the following areas are off limits: Behind the Cashier Desk, The EC Room, The Office/Upstairs area and the Outback. If you absolutely must go into one of these areas during an event, you should ASK the EC before doing so. This includes the use of the phone.

· Always ask permission before spending the night - in writing, in advance whenever possible (exceptions for emergency situations - like snow & ice). If you are granted permission to spend the night, you must be out of the space by 9am. If you are staying over for a shift the following day, you must be awake and dressed and out of the way by 9am. NO EXCEPTIONS. Also, keep in mind that there is no guarantee of “quiet sleep” when staying over at the Center, as the laundry and cleaning crews work overnight.

· Whenever possible, do not approach off-duty volunteers for assistance during an event. This includes the Executive Director, the Site Coordinator and the Volunteer Coordinator, and all related staff. If you feel you absolutely must approach an off-duty volunteer or executive staff, please do so politely and courteously.

· Membership renewals: Cashiers and ECs cannot process their own renewals nor those of their significant others. You must take steps to have someone else handle that processing for you.

Non-event volunteers & event volunteers accessing the space during non-event hours: There are sign up sheets located (a) on the door of the EC Office in the main space and (b) hanging over the bottom of the stairs to the office in the Annex/Raw building. If you are on site during non-event hours, you MUST sign in on these sheets. These sheets not only help us track hours, but are also used in case of emergency to evacuate the building.

When you click on a shift on the Volunteer Sign Up calendar, and request a shift, it is assumed that you have read and agree to these rules.

Thank You!

CSPC MEMBERSHIP RULES & AGREEMENTS

All CSPC Members agree to abide by the following Rules & Agreements. Volunteers must also follow these Rules & Agreements, as well as the Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct listed below. All Volunteers should be familiar with these Rules and Agreements.

Privacy and Confidentiality

We take privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Do not ``out'' other members without their consent. Outside of our events, and especially in public contexts or written forums, do not name names, e-mail addresses, or any other specifics that might identify another member. Within the Center, it is advised that you not share personal information, real names, occupations or other specifics that might put another member in a compromised position in their daily lives.

Diversity and Tolerance

Membership in the Center is open to everyone, regardless of gender, orientation, play style, race, or religion. Many types of people attend our events, from many different communities within sex-positive culture, and it is important to leave our intolerances at the door. Homophobic, heterophobic, bi-phobic, gender-phobic, leather-phobic, sex-phobic, or other biased remarks and attitudes will not be tolerated. If seeing a particular type of scene makes you uncomfortable, or if there is someone at an event whom you have personal issues with (such as exes or about to be exes), then it is up to you to remove yourself from the situation. Relationship or interpersonal drama is also not tolerated.

Facility Rules

These rules apply facility-wide, 24 hours a day. Regardless of which organization may be hosting a given event, or what the nature of that event may be, these rules will always apply.

· You must be at least 18 years of age to attend any events at The Center for Sex Positive Culture. Upon request by Event Staff, you must be able to present acceptable picture ID verifying your age. For US or Canadian Citizens, ``acceptable ID'' means your state or province's Vehicle Driver's License or Instruction Permit, the equivalent state or province ID issued to non-drivers, or an official USM/MM/SLC ID. For citizens of countries other than the US and Canada, it means your official passport.

· No alcoholic beverages or mind-altering substances are permitted in the building or in the parking lot. No illegal substances are permitted on the premises. Anyone appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be asked to leave.

· Offering or agreeing to any sexual service for money is strictly forbidden (including, but not limited to, prostitution and professional domination).

· Photographing, videotaping, and audio taping are not permitted without prior permission from the Executive Director prior to the event.

· Fire Play, Fire Cupping and Candle-Wax Play are not allowed at the CSPC without a permit issued by the City of Seattle, and obtained by the performers. Cell popping, branding and heated wax play are still allowed.

· No firearms are allowed on the premises (even if they are unloaded).

· Significant oxygen deprivation is not allowed. Covering someone's nose, mouth, or gas-mask opening is permitted as long as breath is not restricted to the point of unconsciousness. Gags, hoods, collars and other head gear are fine so long as they're not significantly impairing someone's ability to breathe.

· Intentional significant carotid artery compression is also not allowed (choke/sleeper holds, etc).

· Certain activities must be discussed with the Event Coordinator prior to your scene. These activities include but are not limited to: Suspension, Blood Play, Takedown Resistance or “Forced” Sex Play. The Event Coordinator has the authority to approve or deny these activities. If you are unsure if your activity falls under these guidelines, ask the Event Coordinator.

· Players are expected to inform the Event Coordinator or Monitor ahead of time if they are going to engage in a loud, rough, or very intense scene. Players should also inform a Monitor of play that requires special clean up or protective procedures. This will allow the Monitor to comfort concerned observers and be prepared for possible emergencies.

· The House Safeword is “safeword”. Use of this word could result in staff intervention.

· There is NO SMOKING in the building. There is a fenced smoking area on the South side of the main space. Please dispose of ashes and cigarette butts properly.

· You must be dressed in appropriate street attire whenever entering or leaving our building, in the cashier areas of our facilities, or wherever you can be seen from outside the building. There is no loitering allowed in front of the building at any time.

· Parking is allowed in front of our building and along the south side of our building at most times. We will not be held responsible if you are towed for parking illegally. There is evening parking in the lot to the north of us. Do not park in front of the nearby businesses when they are open. Do not block ANY driveways, gates or exits.

Appropriate Conduct

All members and guests expected and required to abide by certain guidelines:

First and foremost – No Means No. If someone tells you no (whether it's a request to play or have sex or a request to just talk) please accept their "no" and move on or change the conversation. Do not ask why, or ask if they'll do something else. We are very strict about this rule.

To elaborate on this rule, we also do not allow touching in a sexual or sensual manner without express permission. Do not touch anyone unless you know that the touch is welcome. Again, if you aren't sure, err on the side of caution and don't touch.

Second – Read The Signs. Our space is usually laid out with areas for socializing, play that includes voyeurism and play that is semi-private. The play areas and who's allowed into them are usually clearly marked. Take the time to read ALL signs before you enter a room and if in doubt to whether you belong there, do not enter until you've asked a staff member.

Third – When in doubt, ASK. Our staff is here to help all Members and Guests. Please feel free to approach any staff member wearing a badge if you have a question or a concern.

Other Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct:

· If you wish to join a scene in progress, you must have prior permission from the participants. Do not interrupt a scene to ask to play, or for any other reason.

· While nudity and sex are allowed, we ask that you not masturbate to a scene in progress or engage in solo masturbatory play unless the rules of the event specifically allow for “solo play”.

· Unless an area is designated ``non-voyeur,'' you may politely watch what other attendees are doing, but always give the participants plenty of space so you don't interfere with or disrupt their scene. In particular, do not stand in doorways to watch scenes or carry on loud conversations close to the play area.

· You are welcome to use the shower at any time, but please clean up after yourself. If you want to “scene” in the shower, let a Monitor know.

· Remember that not everyone can tolerate strong scents and perfumes, and that some people are allergic to them. Please keep your use of scents to a minimum.

· Clean up after yourself, both in the social areas as well as the play areas. Please ask a Staff member for help if you've spilled something and need assistance in cleaning it up.

· Do not affix anything to the walls, attach anything to the ceilings, or move furniture or equipment (except chairs) without first getting permission or assistance from a Staff member. Only certified hard-points are to be used for suspension purposes.

· Whenever you are unclothed, a towel or other barrier should be between you and whatever furniture you may be sitting on.

· Safer sex is always highly recommended. We are all adults, and should know the degree of safety required for safe play. A wide variety of safer sex supplies are available free of charge, so that you will be able to meet whatever your mutually understood safer sex standards are.

· Body fluids and emissions must be properly cleaned up, and equipment must be re-sanitized after use. Cleaning agents, paper towels, etc., are all readily available, and you are welcome to ask a Staff member for assistance if you need assistance.

· When using the beds, please take the time to make the bed with a clean sheet before using it. Sheets, towels, etc should be placed in the laundry bins after use.

· If you notice anything in the space that is damaged or broken, please inform the Event Coordinator so that we can address the issue as soon as possible.

· If you feel that particular rules or guidelines are not being followed, if a person appears inadequately experienced for the type of play they are doing, or if you observe someone behaving inappropriately, then advise a Staff member of your concerns. Do not intervene on your own.

Staff

On-duty Staff members can be identified by their colored Center badges. All of our Staff members are here to help you. If you have a problem or a question, you are welcome to ask one of them for assistance.

If a Staff member asks you to stop an activity, you must do so at once. If you disagree with the request, you are welcome to talk to the Event Coordinator, but please do not argue with the Staff member.

A Staff member may ask you to leave the premises for:

o Disobeying our rules

o Refusing to produce acceptable identification or fill out a Release Form

o Disorderly conduct

o Harassing another attendee

o Engaging in illegal activity

· Failure to abide by event or facility rules may also result in suspension or revocation of membership.

Please remember that CSPC Staff, Event Staff and Board Members also attend events for their own enjoyment. If you see one of us at an event and we are not wearing a badge, please try to refrain from discussing Center business with us.