YouthCORE Membership Terms and Conditions

Welcome, as a member of the YouthCORE network, we ask you to review and commit to the following terms as a condition of your membership.

1. Terms

YouthCORE is a youth volunteer platform focused on empowering students aged 14-21 to become future social entrepreneurs through community service. For the purposes of this document, “YouthCORE” or “the platform” refers to the YouthCORE volunteer program. By registering, signing up for, or participating in YouthCORE activities, you become a “YouthCORE member” or “volunteer.”

2. Your Commitment and Responsibilities

As a member of YouthCORE, you are expected to uphold the following standards of behavior and commitment:

A. Prohibited Conduct
By registering with YouthCORE, you agree not to use its website, volunteer activities, or any other services to:
(i) break any local, national, or international law;
(ii) harm, harass, or threaten others;
(iii) collect or misuse personal data of others;
(iv) impersonate anyone else or misrepresent your identity;
(v) disrupt the platform’s services or interfere with any technology or networks associated with YouthCORE;
(vi) use the platform for any commercial purpose or personal gain.

B. Commitment to Volunteering
YouthCORE relies on the participation of each volunteer to ensure the success of every event. Volunteer opportunities often have limited spots and may have waiting lists. Therefore, your participation is crucial. If you sign up for an activity, we ask that you follow through with your commitment.

Should you need to cancel, you must notify YouthCORE or the designated Volunteer Leader at least 48 hours in advance to allow for alternate arrangements or waitlisted volunteers to participate.

C. Conduct
When volunteering, we expect all members to act professionally and courteously, treating others with respect. This includes fellow volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners of YouthCORE.

D. Eligibility
If you do not hold a valid work visa or student visa in your country of residence, please check with the appropriate immigration authorities to determine if you are permitted to engage in volunteer work.

3. Privacy and Data Protection

By registering with YouthCORE, you provide us with personal data that will be handled in accordance with relevant privacy laws. Your information will only be used for the following purposes:
(i) contacting you about volunteering opportunities;
(ii) organizing and managing volunteer activities;
(iii) tracking volunteer engagement and interest to improve YouthCORE’s offerings.

YouthCORE will not share your personal information without your consent, except where required by law or to trusted partners who are providing administrative support to the platform.

4. Limitation of Liability

YouthCORE, its directors, officers, or affiliates are not responsible for any direct or indirect damages that may result from your use of the platform or participation in any volunteer activities.

5. Indemnity

By agreeing to these terms, you indemnify YouthCORE, its affiliates, directors, and employees from any third-party claims, losses, or liabilities that arise from:
(i) content you submit;
(ii) your participation in any YouthCORE event or activity;
(iii) your breach of these terms.

6. Modifications to Terms

YouthCORE reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Continued participation in YouthCORE activities after changes to the terms indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

Failure to comply with these terms may result in the suspension or termination of your membership with YouthCORE.