EARTH ANGELS ORGANIZATION
Animal Welfare & Volunteer Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

Earth Angels Organization is dedicated to protecting animals, promoting compassionate treatment, and supporting responsible rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and animal welfare advocacy.

We believe every animal deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect.

This policy establishes the standards expected of all Earth Angels volunteers, coordinators, representatives, and individuals participating in activities organized or authorized by Earth Angels.

1. Animal Welfare Comes First

All volunteers must prioritize the physical health, psychological well-being, and safety of animals.

Volunteers must:

Treat every animal with compassion, patience, and respect.
Avoid unnecessary stress, fear, pain, injury, or suffering.
Respect each animal's individual needs, behavior, and limitations.
Use humane, nonviolent, and species-appropriate handling practices.
Follow approved animal welfare and safety procedures.
Report suspected neglect, abuse, illness, or unsafe conditions through appropriate channels.

Strictly prohibited: Animal cruelty, physical punishment, intimidation, deliberate neglect, coercive handling, and any activity that unnecessarily endangers an animal.

2. Respect for Shelters and Rescue Organizations

Volunteers must obtain permission before visiting shelters or conducting activities on their premises on behalf of Earth Angels.

Volunteers must:

Follow shelter policies, safety instructions, and access restrictions.
Respect shelter personnel, caregivers, and other volunteers.
Obtain permission before photographing, filming, handling, or publishing information about animals.
Avoid interfering with veterinary treatment, quarantine procedures, or shelter operations.
Never remove, relocate, or release animals without lawful authorization.
Report concerns responsibly and through appropriate channels.

Volunteers must not falsely claim to have a partnership with any shelter or rescue organization.

3. Rescue and Emergency Response

Volunteers must not undertake dangerous or unauthorized rescue operations.

Any rescue, transport, relocation, or emergency intervention conducted on behalf of Earth Angels requires appropriate authorization, supervision, and compliance with applicable laws.

Volunteers must not trespass, enter hazardous locations without authorization, confront suspected abusers violently, or put themselves or others at unreasonable risk.

When encountering an animal in immediate danger, volunteers should contact appropriate local authorities, veterinarians, or qualified rescue organizations as circumstances require.

Earth Angels does not authorize untrained volunteers to perform veterinary procedures or other regulated activities.

4. Photography, Documentation, and Animal Profiles

Volunteers documenting animals must represent their circumstances accurately and respectfully.

Volunteers must:

Obtain appropriate permission before taking or publishing photographs or videos.
Avoid frightening, restraining, or placing animals in unsafe situations for photographs.
Accurately report known animal details and distinguish verified facts from unconfirmed information.
Respect privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Obtain approval before publishing content under Earth Angels' name.

Volunteers must never fabricate rescue stories, medical conditions, adoption deadlines, or other information to attract attention or donations.

5. Fundraising and Financial Integrity

No volunteer may solicit, collect, receive, or manage donations on behalf of Earth Angels without explicit written authorization.

Volunteers must not:

Use personal payment accounts to collect funds while representing the collection as an Earth Angels fundraiser.
Launch fundraising campaigns using Earth Angels' name without approval.
Misrepresent animal cases, medical expenses, or funding requirements.
Promise how donations will be spent without authorization.
Use Earth Angels resources or donor information for personal benefit.

All authorized fundraising must follow approved financial procedures and applicable legal requirements.

Suspected financial misconduct must be reported promptly.

6. Adoption, Fostering, and Animal Transport

Volunteers may assist with adoption promotion, foster recruitment, and transport coordination only within their authorized roles.

Volunteers must not:

Guarantee an animal's adoption or transfer.
Approve adopters or foster homes without appropriate authority.
Collect adoption fees or deposits without written authorization.
Transfer custody of animals without lawful permission and required documentation.
Arrange cross-border transport without the required permits, veterinary documentation, and legal compliance.

Final adoption and custody decisions remain with the legally authorized shelter, rescue, owner, or responsible organization.

7. Respectful and Professional Conduct

Earth Angels volunteers must treat people with dignity and respect, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, background, or personal beliefs.

Harassment, bullying, discrimination, threats, exploitation, retaliation, and abusive behavior are prohibited.

Volunteers must communicate respectfully with shelter personnel, fellow volunteers, donors, adopters, and members of the public.

Disagreements must be handled constructively through appropriate reporting and resolution procedures.

8. Confidentiality and Privacy

Volunteers must protect personal information, sensitive animal records, donor details, internal communications, and confidential organizational information.

Volunteers must not:

Share private information without authorization.
Publish personal addresses or contact details without a lawful basis and appropriate permission.
Use applicant, adopter, donor, or volunteer information for unrelated purposes.
Access records beyond their assigned responsibilities.
Retain confidential information after their authorization ends unless legally permitted.

Suspected data breaches must be reported immediately to the designated Earth Angels contact.

9. Public Representation and Social Media

Volunteers must not represent themselves as official Earth Angels spokespersons, rescue coordinators, fundraisers, or organizational officers unless specifically authorized.

Personal opinions must not be presented as official Earth Angels positions.

Only authorized individuals may issue public statements, make organizational commitments, approve campaigns, or speak to the media on behalf of Earth Angels.

Volunteers must not publish unverified allegations, confidential information, or misleading animal welfare content under the organization's name.

10. Conflicts of Interest

Volunteers must disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest relevant to their duties.

Earth Angels resources, information, relationships, and reputation must not be used for undisclosed personal, commercial, or political benefit.

11. Reporting Concerns and Whistleblower Protection

Volunteers are encouraged to report suspected animal mistreatment, unsafe practices, harassment, fraud, privacy breaches, or violations of this policy.

Reports may be submitted to:

earthangels.org@proton.me

Earth Angels will review reports fairly, maintain confidentiality as far as reasonably possible, and prohibit retaliation against individuals making good-faith reports.

Reports involving immediate danger should also be directed to appropriate local emergency services or authorities.

12. Violations and Disciplinary Measures

Depending on the nature and severity of a violation, Earth Angels may:

Provide guidance or additional training.
Issue a formal warning.
Restrict or suspend volunteer responsibilities.
Revoke authorization to represent Earth Angels.
Terminate volunteer participation.
Refer suspected unlawful conduct to appropriate authorities.

Serious safety concerns may require immediate temporary suspension while the matter is reviewed.

13. Volunteer Acknowledgment

By participating in Earth Angels activities, volunteers agree to follow this Code of Conduct and any applicable role-specific policies, training requirements, and lawful instructions.

Submission of a volunteer application does not establish volunteer status or authorize the applicant to act on behalf of Earth Angels.

Earth Angels Organization

Contact: earthangels.org@proton.me

Policy version: 1.0
Effective date: September 8, 2026
Approved by: Earth Angels Captain

EARTH ANGELS ORGANIZATION Animal Welfare & Volunteer Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

Earth Angels Organization is dedicated to protecting animals, promoting compassionate treatment, and supporting responsible rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and animal welfare advocacy.

We believe every animal deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect.

This policy establishes the standards expected of all Earth Angels volunteers, coordinators, representatives, and individuals participating in activities organized or authorized by Earth Angels.

1. Animal Welfare Comes First

All volunteers must prioritize the physical health, psychological well-being, and safety of animals.

Volunteers must:

Treat every animal with compassion, patience, and respect.

Avoid unnecessary stress, fear, pain, injury, or suffering.

Respect each animal's individual needs, behavior, and limitations.

Use humane, nonviolent, and species-appropriate handling practices.

Follow approved animal welfare and safety procedures.

Report suspected neglect, abuse, illness, or unsafe conditions through appropriate channels.

Strictly prohibited: Animal cruelty, physical punishment, intimidation, deliberate neglect, coercive handling, and any activity that unnecessarily endangers an animal.

2. Respect for Shelters and Rescue Organizations

Volunteers must obtain permission before visiting shelters or conducting activities on their premises on behalf of Earth Angels.

Volunteers must:

Follow shelter policies, safety instructions, and access restrictions.

Respect shelter personnel, caregivers, and other volunteers.

Obtain permission before photographing, filming, handling, or publishing information about animals.

Avoid interfering with veterinary treatment, quarantine procedures, or shelter operations.

Never remove, relocate, or release animals without lawful authorization.

Report concerns responsibly and through appropriate channels.

Volunteers must not falsely claim to have a partnership with any shelter or rescue organization.

3. Rescue and Emergency Response

Volunteers must not undertake dangerous or unauthorized rescue operations.

Any rescue, transport, relocation, or emergency intervention conducted on behalf of Earth Angels requires appropriate authorization, supervision, and compliance with applicable laws.

Volunteers must not trespass, enter hazardous locations without authorization, confront suspected abusers violently, or put themselves or others at unreasonable risk.

When encountering an animal in immediate danger, volunteers should contact appropriate local authorities, veterinarians, or qualified rescue organizations as circumstances require.

Earth Angels does not authorize untrained volunteers to perform veterinary procedures or other regulated activities.

4. Photography, Documentation, and Animal Profiles

Volunteers documenting animals must represent their circumstances accurately and respectfully.

Volunteers must:

Obtain appropriate permission before taking or publishing photographs or videos.

Avoid frightening, restraining, or placing animals in unsafe situations for photographs.

Accurately report known animal details and distinguish verified facts from unconfirmed information.

Respect privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Obtain approval before publishing content under Earth Angels' name.

Volunteers must never fabricate rescue stories, medical conditions, adoption deadlines, or other information to attract attention or donations.

5. Fundraising and Financial Integrity

No volunteer may solicit, collect, receive, or manage donations on behalf of Earth Angels without explicit written authorization.

Volunteers must not:

Use personal payment accounts to collect funds while representing the collection as an Earth Angels fundraiser.

Launch fundraising campaigns using Earth Angels' name without approval.

Misrepresent animal cases, medical expenses, or funding requirements.

Promise how donations will be spent without authorization.

Use Earth Angels resources or donor information for personal benefit.

All authorized fundraising must follow approved financial procedures and applicable legal requirements.

Suspected financial misconduct must be reported promptly.

6. Adoption, Fostering, and Animal Transport

Volunteers may assist with adoption promotion, foster recruitment, and transport coordination only within their authorized roles.

Volunteers must not:

Guarantee an animal's adoption or transfer.

Approve adopters or foster homes without appropriate authority.

Collect adoption fees or deposits without written authorization.

Transfer custody of animals without lawful permission and required documentation.

Arrange cross-border transport without the required permits, veterinary documentation, and legal compliance.

Final adoption and custody decisions remain with the legally authorized shelter, rescue, owner, or responsible organization.

7. Respectful and Professional Conduct

Earth Angels volunteers must treat people with dignity and respect, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, background, or personal beliefs.

Harassment, bullying, discrimination, threats, exploitation, retaliation, and abusive behavior are prohibited.

Volunteers must communicate respectfully with shelter personnel, fellow volunteers, donors, adopters, and members of the public.

Disagreements must be handled constructively through appropriate reporting and resolution procedures.

8. Confidentiality and Privacy

Volunteers must protect personal information, sensitive animal records, donor details, internal communications, and confidential organizational information.

Volunteers must not:

Share private information without authorization.

Publish personal addresses or contact details without a lawful basis and appropriate permission.

Use applicant, adopter, donor, or volunteer information for unrelated purposes.

Access records beyond their assigned responsibilities.

Retain confidential information after their authorization ends unless legally permitted.

Suspected data breaches must be reported immediately to the designated Earth Angels contact.

9. Public Representation and Social Media

Volunteers must not represent themselves as official Earth Angels spokespersons, rescue coordinators, fundraisers, or organizational officers unless specifically authorized.

Personal opinions must not be presented as official Earth Angels positions.

Only authorized individuals may issue public statements, make organizational commitments, approve campaigns, or speak to the media on behalf of Earth Angels.

Volunteers must not publish unverified allegations, confidential information, or misleading animal welfare content under the organization's name.

10. Conflicts of Interest

Volunteers must disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest relevant to their duties.

EARTH ANGELS ORGANIZATION
Animal Welfare & Volunteer Code of Conduct

Policy version: 1.0
Effective date: September 8, 2026
Approved by: Earth Angels Captain