REMOTE Volunteer Information

Important information on our volunteer roles and code of conduct are outlined below. Please read them carefully before signing up to be part of our team!

REMOTE Volunteer Roles & Descriptions

  • Marketing Lead

    • Coordinates with Event Committee and Leadership to promote Deviance events, community involvement, mutual aid efforts, and general marketing direction.

    • Manages website updates and marketing efforts on all social media and other platforms

    • Ensures timely event promotion across platforms

  • Social Media Committee

    • Manages ongoing engagement across all platforms (Fetlife, Facebook, Discord, Meetup, Instagram, TikTok)

      • Processes and responds to questions to the official Fetlife social media accounts

      • Posts and engages with group members (Fetlife, Facebook, Discord, Meetup)

    • Moderates Deviance Discord channels

    • Captures and reports community feedback and issues to leadership

  • Event Committee

    • Chairperson

      • Oversees the committee

      • Sets meeting agendas

      • Ensures deadlines are met

      • Liaises with leadership

    • Creative Director

      • Writes copy

      • Collaborates with the Graphics Lead to define image and theme needs

    • Graphics Lead

      • Designs all promotional materials in alignment with Deviance branding

      • Works closely with the Creative Director & Marketing Lead

    • Logistics

      • Manages overall scheduling

      • Coordinates with event contacts on changes

      • Ensures timelines and needs align across events

      • Helps resolve concerns

    • Individual Event Coordinator

      • Serves as the main point of contact for special individual events execution and communication between the committee and leadership

  • Mutual Aid Committee

    • Deviance is community focused - If you’re passionate about Mutual Aid, let’s build a team and then build some support!

  • Something Missing?

    • Want to volunteer for a role you don’t see above? Contact us and let us know how you’d like to help!

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Volunteer Code of Conduct (Remote Edition)

Core Principles

  • Be present.

    • Show up for the time you’ve committed and be reachable on the agreed channels (usually Discord) during your volunteer window.

  • Be polite.

    • Lead with respect, warmth, and curiosity. When supporting Deviance in a visible way (digitally or in person) you represent Deviance in DMs, comments, and posts.

    • Leave personal conflicts at the door. If something gets heated, pause, document, and escalate rather than argue.

  • Be punctual.

    • If you’re scheduled for a specific time frame or promised a deliverable, meet the deadline—or let the team know early if something changes.

    • Life happens; communication prevents gaps.

  • Be engaged.

    • Avoid cliques in digital spaces too. Welcome new voices in our online spaces, invite quieter folks in, and help members find resources quickly.

    • Use inclusive language and avoid inside jokes that make others feel “out of the loop.”

  • Be responsible.

    • Know the Club Rules and apply them consistently in online spaces. Model consent culture, safety, and kindness.

    • When moderating, act on behavior—not identity or popularity. Document actions briefly and neutrally.

  • Be accountable.

    • Own mistakes quickly, repair where possible, and loop in your lead.

Accessibility & Inclusion

  • Names & pronouns.

    • Use the names and pronouns people specify.

    • If unsure, ask in DM once; don’t quiz anyone publicly.

  • Trauma-aware.

    • No shaming, dog-piling, or tone-policing.

    • Redirect harm, don’t escalate it.

  • Financial sensitivity.

    • Recommend low-cost or free options by default; or scholarship options when relevant.

Privacy, Data Protection & Security

  • Member data is confidential.

    • Do not download, share, copy/paste, or export member info (names, emails, payment, ID docs, incident reports) outside approved tools.

  • Account separation.

    • Whenever possible, use staff/role accounts or least-privilege access. Never share passwords.

  • Screens & spaces.

    • If working in public, protect your screen.

    • Headphones for calls.

    • No member details on shared or family devices.

Consent, Safety & Online Boundaries

  • 18+ only.

    • Never interact with minors in Deviance channels.

    • If you suspect a minor account, disengage immediately and escalate.

  • NSFW handling.

    • Follow channel rules and platform ToS.

    • No explicit content on personal channels tagged to Deviance without prior approval.

  • No doxxing, no outing.

    • Never reveal real names, faces, identities, disabilities, or personal circumstances without explicit consent.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Volunteer home base is Discord.

  • Personal accounts.

    • You’re free to have your own views, but don’t present personal opinions as Deviance’s position.

Conflicts of Interest

  • Don’t use volunteer access for personal gain. When in doubt, disclose and recuse.

  • Don’t promote competing venues or services on Deviance channels.

Time, Capacity & Care

  • Volunteer, not 24/7.

    • You’re not expected to be constantly available.

    • If you’re at capacity, say so.

    • We care about you as a whole human.

  • Sustainable pace.

    • Take breaks, log off, and practice digital boundaries.

    • Burnout helps no one.

  • Coverage.

    • If you can’t make a scheduled commitment or deadline, notify the team early so someone can pick it up.

Harassment, Discrimination & Harm

  • Deviance has zero tolerance for harassment, bigotry, or retaliation—online or in person—toward members or volunteers.

  • This includes slurs, sexual harassment, stalking, threats, or targeted hostility based on identity or circumstance.

  • Violations will result in removal of access and termination of the volunteer relationship - and potentially a total ban from Deviance membership.