Members’ Code of Conduct
Please read this document carefully.
Members of Timebank Whakatu agree to the following code of conduct
Costs
1. Any material costs involved (in giving or receiving help), will be discussed first and agreed to before the activity goes ahead.
Examples of costs: ingredients, parts, materials. Such costs should be paid by the person receiving the help and they should be reasonable and agreed to beforehand.
2. I will not seek or ask for money or gifts of any kind from others during an exchange.
3. If travel time is to be included in an exchange, I will agree to this beforehand.
Health & Safety
4. I agree that members should not put their own safety or the safety of others at risk by their actions during trading.
5. I am responsible for satisfying myself about the suitability of other members in exchanges (such as by asking for referees or references). I understand that I am freely entering into an agreement and that the Timebank doesn't vet people for specific activities. I will take responsibility to keep myself and others safe especially in exchanges concerning childcare, eldercare, petcare, house sitting, etc.
6. I understand that members should not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a trade.
7. I agree not to smoke or vape when trading in members' homes or at other places of exchange.
Respect, Equality and Diversity
8. We do not tolerate racism, bi+phobia, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, ageism, ableism, xenophobia or any form of discrimination. I will respect other members’ identities, names and pronouns...Avoid denigrating, making assumptions about and stereotyping people based on their gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, religion, beliefs, age, accent or culture.
9. I will treat fellow participants with compassion and respect.
10. I will respect all other members’ privacy and/or confidentiality.
11. I will not involve my friends or family or non-members in timebanking by bringing them to a member’s home or a venue of an exchange unless discussed and agreed beforehand (or invited to do so).
12. I will refrain from consuming a member’s food or drink unless invited to do so.
13. I will not use another member’s property (including the telephone) unless given clear permission to do so.
14. I will respect other members’ viewpoints and will not pressure another participant to accept my religious beliefs or political views.
15. I will inform Timebank Whakatu in writing if I am convicted of a criminal offence after I have become a member.
Note: Your report will be discussed in confidence and does not necessarily mean that your Timebank membership will be cancelled.