VOX Teen Communications Organization and Office Policies and Procedures:

Individuals ages 13-19 are the target population for participation in the organization. Teenagers who apply to participate in VOX Teen Communications’ programs are invited to our Back to School Party/orientations/trainings on a first-come, first-served basis. While not all Atlanta Word Works events will take place at VOX's office, we still expect teens to adhere to VOX's policies and procedures at all VOX sponsored events.

VOX is not responsible for teenagers’ transportation to and from our office or activities. Teenagers who apply to work on VOX activities are responsible for securing their own transportation, though the organization will provide MARTA fare to teens who participate here. Teens must sign in and out of the office. As an informal procedure, VOX Teen Communications will make its best effort to implement a buddy system en route to the MARTA station and/or while waiting for a ride.

The signature on this policies page indicates the parent or guardian’s consent for the teen to use whatever form of transportation he/she indicates on his/her application. By signing this form, parents/guardians consent to allow VOX volunteers or staff to provide transportation to the teen on occasions, and by signing this form, parents/guardians relieve VOX Teen Communications and its agents from any and all liability.

VOX’s school-year office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, with some nights during the week designated as special work nights from time to time; during these nights, the office may remain open later than 7 p.m. Office hours for Mondays and Saturdays are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. VOX’s Summer hours are M-F 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Special projects may take place before or after these official hours. The VOX office is always supervised by an adult when teens are present.

VOX Teen Communications maintains a safe space in its offices by committing to a strict policy of no smoking/tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, weapons, fighting, stealing, and misuse of technology.

Teens, adult volunteers and VOX staff may work together in the VOX Teen Communications office at any time accordance with the participation policy above. They may conduct research, use computers, take photos, conduct interviews or other business in a public library, a volunteer’s office or other appropriate locations. When volunteers serve in a mentor capacity and plan outings in the community or in their home, parental/guardian consent is required. Physical relationships between volunteers, staff and teens are inappropriate and prohibited.

The electronic signatures on this page also indicate consent for VOX Teen Communications to publish the written or artistic work created by the teen participant as well as images of the teen participant in any of VOX’s printed or electronic material. Such material becomes the property of VOX Teen Communications.