Do the Right Thing
Don't Go There
Communication Counts
Dress for Success
Know the Rules
100

Always arrive on time!  This shows this important quality

Reliability

100

You should never use this type of language when volunteering as it may create harm to others. 

Inappropriate/offensive language. 

100

If you can not make it to the shift, you should do this. 

Notify host committee's chair. 

100
This helps organizations and other volunteers identify you, and should be worn at all JLGO hosted events. 

Nametag 

100

Before volunteering, you should always complete this process to be informed on the event.

Read all the event communications

200

Before starting a new task, if you are unsure on something, please ask for this. 

Guidance

200

Generally the only appropriate times to use your phone, unless taking photographs for marketing.  

Emergencies or official use

200

If you are struggling, try doing this before you decide to quit. 

Ask for help, seek guidance. 

200

Most volunteer events make you wear these that conflict with a common Anti-OSHA Florida fashion item.  

Closed-toed shoes. 

200

Many of our community partners require you to do this for their own time tracking records. 

Register through their volunteer portal. 

300

If you see something unsafe, you should do this. 

Contact a supervisor. 

300

You should not leave your assigned job/position unless this task is done first. 

Informing a supervisor
300

Keeping this open ensures everyone knows what is going on. 

Open Communication


300

Clothing with slogans or languages that should be avoided when representing JLGO at events. 

Inappropriate language and/or Politician endorsements 

300

This is the time you must cancel a DIAD by based on the new 2025-2026 rules. 

7 days

400

It is important to treat everyone with this, no matter the situation. 

Respect

400

This information should never be used, shared, written down, or kept unless given explicit direction to do so. 

Personal Information

400

Volunteers should report this immediately if they see it, even if they’re unsure whether it’s serious.

A safety hazard or suspicious activity


400
Popular products that may be essential to bring for outside volunteer shifts in Florida. 

Sunscreen, hats, and rain gear.  

400

You can miss/late cancel this many DIADs before you will be put on a hold from signing up for future events. 

2

500

Volunteering should be approached with this attitude to make change for the better. 

Positive or Giving

500

Without permission first, you should not be taking photos of these people. 

Anyone we are serving.  (Acceptable to say ANYONE) 

500

This is the best way to give feedback or raise concerns about your volunteer experience.

Speak respectfully to the Chair/Assistant Chair of the committee hosting the event. 

500

Dressing appropriately helps you represent this in a professional manner. 

JLGO and yourself.

500

This is the most important unspoken rule to follow when committing to a volunteer shift.

Show-up on time and follow through on your commitment