Workplace Culture Agreement

We recognize that how we work together is just as important as the work we are doing. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace for staff and volunteers.

Our Core Values:

Support a collaborative environment

• Share knowledge and include others in decision-making
• Create space for learning and mistakes
• Be open and approachable
• Support, mentor, and uplift your colleagues
• Respect each other’s work
• Focus on mutual accountability

Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Empower colleagues to be authentic
• Respect and embrace differences
• Share experiences and create a sense of belonging with others
• Confront your unconscious biases
• Recognize your privileges

Commit to healthy communication

• Practice active listening
• Use empathetic statements
• Provide productive feedback; Accept constructive feedback
• Communicate directly or upward rather than gossiping with others
• Practice integrity, honesty, respect, and compassion in all communications

Create and maintain a culture of safety

• Ask for help when needed; Offer help when needed
• Be thorough, careful, and efficient in your work
• Do not bully or discriminate; Seek guidance from a superior if you witness or experience bullying or discrimination

Be uplifting, respectful, and positive

• Be kind and humble
• Applaud each other’s successes
• Express gratitude
• Acknowledge strengths, skills, and contributions
• Trust people have good intentions

Care for yourself and others

• Practice self-care
• Recognize other’s need for self-care
• Respect and encourage a healthy work-life balance