GrowNYC is dedicated to creating a greener healthier city for all who work, live, play and study here. We pair education with action so that New Yorkers have tools and resources to make NYC – and their lives – the most sustainable.
We value our volunteers who help GrowNYC achieve its mission. We do require that when you participate in the organization's programs, that you observe GrowNYC’s rules and procedures. The activities outlined below are strictly prohibited. Any participant or volunteer who violates this Code is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the program.
- Abusive language towards a staff member, volunteer or another participant.
- Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on GrowNYC's property or reporting to the program while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Bringing onto GrowNYC's (or program partner sites) property dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons or other similar items.
- Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, staff member or volunteer.
- Verbal, physical or visual harassment of another participant, staff member or volunteer.
- Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
- Conduct endangering the life, safety, health or well-being of others.
- Failure to follow any agency policy or procedure.
- Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant.
- Failing to cooperate with a supervisor/leader/mentor.
I have read and I understand the GrowNYC's Code of Conduct. I agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that I may be removed as a participant if I violate any of these rules.
