First and foremost, OutReach, Inc is a safe, inclusive space. Any individual acting in a disrespectful, violent, harmful, etc manner will be asked to leave the premises. A warning will be given and any failure to comply with this policy may ban a person from OutReach.

OutReach, Inc. strictly prohibits the use, possession, sale, conveyance, distribution, or manufacture of illegal drugs, intoxicants, controlled substances, and/or drug paraphernalia in any amount or in any manner in the workplace. Prescription or over-the-counter drugs, if abused or used without proper medical direction, are strictly prohibited. Impaired performance due to substance abuse is a violation of agency policy and is prohibited.

OutReach, Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Personal items (bags, clothing, etc) are not to be left unattended in the agency under any circumstance.

Agency space is for individual & group usage related to our services. It is not to be used for loitering (aimless lingering) or solicitation of any sort.

 OutReach, Inc. staff & volunteers are not to supervise children in the agency. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian while here.

In terms of public usage, the conference room is for organized group activity & staff authorized individual meetings only during office hours. It is not to be used for private video showings, sleeping, or baggage/coat storage.

In terms of public usage, the library space is for activities related to our services—book/periodical reading, internet access/resource review, and organized individual and or group meetings. The space is not to be used for sleeping, baggage/coat storage, lewd behavior, or solicitation of any kind.

In terms of the general public, phone usage should be restricted to staff-authorized calls only, limited to one call a day, if it is not related to our resource mission of information/referral. Volunteers should consult with staff when in doubt as to appropriate usage.

In terms of the general public, use of fax/copy machine should be routed through staff.

In terms of public usage, internet access is to be limited to two hours at a time and not used for visibly lewd or pornographic viewing/purposes. Violators will be given one warning and/or have computer use privileges permanently withdrawn.

In terms of public usage—and applicable to all staff and volunteers—all verbal communications and/or volume of computers should be conducted/set in a reasonable tone and loudness so as to be respectful of the working environment.

 In terms of public usage, restrooms are available. Volunteers should be mindful of their usage by clients/visitors of the agency and reports any misuse (prolonged absence of the key from the front desk) to staff to deal with accordingly.

 OutReach, Inc. does not and will not tolerate solicitation for sex, money, drugs, etc of any kind. Respect of OutReach, Inc. personnel, clients, property, and agency rules/policies will be maintained at all times.

All kitchen appliances (refrigerator, pizza oven, coffee pot, etc.) are for staff and volunteer use only. Please ask a staff/volunteer if use of the appliances is needed. Clients will be asked to clean up the area and item after use; staff/volunteers are not responsible.