<aside> ๐ŸŒˆ Welcome to our policy document!

What is this for? This is for everyone in the Makesense community to be aligned in the values and behaviors that we uphold as an organization.

How do you make use of it? We ask that you read through each section when you first join the community and re-read it once in a while as you go along your Makesense journey. There is also space at the end of the policy to submit any questions and suggestions.

We expect this policy to be amended as needed, through your feedback. We continuously work with and seek insight from our communityโ€™s Allyship Ambassadors in building this document.

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Table of Contents

โ—โ—ย If youโ€™re experiencing unacceptable behavior from a fellow community member that will not be tolerated as outlined here, please use this form to report the incident. More details under โ€œReporting ๐Ÿ“โ€ segment.

The Makesense Commitment to a Safe Space ๐Ÿ”—

No one wishes to feel unsafe. Each and every one of us deserve spaces where we can be our authentic selvesโ€” somewhere we know our voice is heard, our actions matter, and unafraid to be quirky. The Makesense community is a safe space for people to express themselves as genuine individuals and connect with like-hearted folks who wants to make a positive social impact through volunteering and being involved in civic movements and organizations.

For us to make great positive waves, we have to be in a safe environment. This is why Makesense is committed to fostering a safe space for its community members. We believe that people who experience and acknowledge kindness and psychological safety as core values will inevitably foster the same experience in their own social circles and communities. These core values are expressed in the Makesense community culture and reinforced by rituals, policies, and activitiesโ€” all of which, you will learn about as you read this document.

Through exercising kindness, inclusion, continuous learning, respectfulness, and solution-focus, Makesense sets its community members up for success in bringing positive social change in their own lives and, ultimately, in society.

This Policy Reflects the Makesense Values ๐ŸŒป

When and How to Use These Guidelines ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Expected Behaviors ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Behavior That Will Not Be Tolerated ๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior โ€ผ๏ธ

Reporting ๐Ÿ“

Resources ๐Ÿ““

<aside> ๐ŸŒˆ This policy was last updated on February 24, 2022. Makesense works with Allyship Ambassadors from our Community to ensure that the policy is well adapted to our context. We value your suggestions.

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