​​About the Project

Faso Deme Bagaou is a community-led initiative created by artist Moussa Dembele, supporting students at Bolomakote School in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.

The project works in collaboration with the local community to support education, wellbeing, and safe learning environments.

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Nature of Volunteering

By applying or participating as a volunteer, you agree that:

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• Your role is supportive and collaborative, not directive

• The project is community-led, with decisions guided locally

• Volunteering is unpaid, unless otherwise agreed in writing

• You are not an employee or official representative unless authorised

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Safeguarding & Working with Children

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority.

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All volunteers must:

• Act with care, professionalism, and responsibility

• Maintain appropriate boundaries with children

• Never engage in harmful, inappropriate, or exploitative behaviour

• For on-site volunteers, a background check may be required.

 

Photography & Media

• Always ask permission before taking photos or videos

• Represent children and the community with dignity and respect

• Do not share images or content without prior consent

👉 👉 The full Safeguarding Policy is outlined below and forms part of this agreement.

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Cultural Respect & Conduct

This project is rooted in community collaboration.

 

Volunteers are expected to:

• Act with humility and respect

• Honour local customs, traditions, and leadership

• Avoid imposing external views or solutions that may have biases 

• Engage with openness and willingness to learn

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Health, Travel & Responsibility

For on-site volunteers:

• You are responsible for your own travel, insurance, vaccinations, and visas

• Participation is at your own risk

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Faso Deme Bagaou and its organisers are not liable for:

• personal injury or illness

• loss or damage to personal belongings

• travel-related issues

 

Data Protection & Confidentiality

Volunteers agree to:

• Respect the privacy of students and the community

• Not share personal data or sensitive information without consent

• Use any project-related material responsibly

 

Representation of the Project

Volunteers must:

• Represent the project respectfully and truthfully

• Not speak on behalf of the project without permission

• Avoid sharing misleading or unauthorised information

 

Commitment & Conduct

Volunteers are expected to:

• Communicate respectfully

• Be honest about availability and capacity

• Act in alignment with the values of the project

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Ending Volunteering

Faso Deme Bagaou reserves the right to end a volunteer’s involvement at any time if these guidelines are not respected or behaviour is inappropriate.

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Volunteers may also end their involvement at any time.

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