the volunteer charter
Preamble
CANNES VOLONTAIRES association is responsible for the planning and operational deployment of its volunteers for the various events in which it participates and with which it has contractual ties.
The purpose of this charter is to define the mutual commitments governing the relationship between CANNES VOLONTAIRES and the volunteers for all the association’s events.
The volunteer is an active member of CANNES VOLONTAIRES who wishes to get involved spontaneously and freely in the organization of various events in order to contribute to their success.
- Provide training enabling the volunteer to successfully carry out their duties and be ready for future sports or cultural events;
- Issue a uniform to the volunteer—which remains the property of CANNES VOLONTAIRES until the end of the event and is subsequently gifted to the volunteer;
- Provide meals for the volunteer while they are performing their duties, in accordance with the organizer’s arrangements;
- Take out an insurance policy covering accident risks for the entire duration of the volunteer’s duties (covering damage sustained or caused by the volunteer).
- I remain loyal to the Cannes Volontaires association and uphold its values: solidarity, sharing, respect, secularism, and commitment.
- I actively participate in the various training sessions organized prior to the event.
- I carry out my duties with diligence, responsibility, loyalty, and team spirit.
- When participating in an association event, I commit fully, honor my obligations, and foster team spirit.
- I adhere to the organization’s procedures as well as health and safety regulations.
- I exercise discretion regarding organizers, artists, VIPs, the media, and visitors; I do not take photos or videos without the consent of the individuals involved.
- I do not post information on social media on behalf of Cannes Volontaires.
- I notify the Volunteer Program manager if I withdraw either before or during the event.
- I am always courteous to everyone I encounter (staff, volunteers, spectators, officials, media, etc.).
- I always carry my accreditation badge visibly and never pass it on to anyone else.
- I proudly wear the official Cannes Volontaires uniform, without any accessories identifying me as a representative of a specific group, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation, or any other belief system.
- I do not smoke outside designated areas and do not consume alcohol while on duty.
- I respect the meal and break times scheduled by the organization or the association in the volunteer center or designated area, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to eat and rest. I contribute to the sustainable development initiatives implemented by event organizers and the association by acting responsibly in my daily routine:
- I prioritize public transport or carpooling to get to the venue whenever possible
- I follow the established waste sorting guidelines
- I strive to ensure that the events I participate in are accessible to everyone
- I am free to withdraw from my overall commitment to Cannes Volontaires at any time by simply sending an email to contact@cannesvolontaires.fr
By agreeing to this charter, the VOLUNTEER authorizes the CANNES VOLONTAIRES association to use photographs or videos featuring them—taken during their volunteer activities at any event in which they are involved—in any form and via any technical medium. This usage is permitted worldwide for the purposes of illustration, decoration, promotion, and advertising regarding the activities, products, or services of CANNES VOLONTAIRES and any association or company contractually linked to them.
CANNES VOLONTAIRES reserves the right to reproduce and display such photographs in promotional and/or commercial materials, on any medium known or yet to be developed.
The volunteer acknowledges and agrees that they are not entitled to any form of remuneration for the use of their image.
CANNES VOLONTAIRES commits to respecting the volunteer’s rights regarding their image, privacy, and dignity; the association agrees not to use the volunteer’s name without their express consent, and not to associate the photographs with captions disclosing information that could identify the volunteer or their family, subject to the conditions set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article.
The volunteer agrees to comply, in particular, with safety and hygiene rules as well as the internal regulations applicable at the location where their mission is carried out. They shall take particular care not to bring any object or product—whether dangerous by nature or by intended use—onto the event premises.
Cannes Volontaire is committed to ensuring that the collection and processing of personal information carried out during your registration are conducted in accordance with Law No. 78-17 of January 6, 1978 (known as the Data Protection Act) and in compliance with European Regulation No. 2016/679 (known as the GDPR).
You have the right to access your personal data and to request that it be rectified, completed, or updated. You may also request the deletion of your data.
You may exercise your rights by contacting the Cannes Volontaires Data Protection Officer at the following address:
Data Privacy Officer
Cannes Volontaires
Maison des associations
1 avenue des Broussailles
06400 Cannes
or by mail : contact@cannesvolontaires.fr
Before responding to your request, we may verify your identity and/or ask you to provide further information to fulfill your request. We will endeavor to respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and, in any event, within the time limits prescribed by law.
As volunteer participation is voluntary, this charter does not stipulate any notice period or formal requirements for withdrawing from the association.
Volunteers may request to be excluded from future events at any time by contacting the Volunteer Program Manager via email at contact@cannesvolontaires.fr.
However, they may be asked to provide proof of identity when making this request.
As volunteer participation is voluntary, this charter does not stipulate any notice period or formal requirements for withdrawing from the association.
Volunteers may request to be excluded from future events at any time by contacting the Volunteer Program Manager via email at contact@cannesvolontaires.fr
However, they may be asked to provide proof of identity when making this request.
Any active member of the association who fails to comply with any of the commitments set out in this charter may be temporarily or permanently expelled from the association.
The seriousness of the violation of the previously listed provisions will determine the nature of the exclusion.
No legal action or formal procedure shall be required to expel a member who violates the charter; it shall be the responsibility of the CANNES VOLONTAIRES Board of Directors to rule on any potential expulsion.
By electronically signing this charter—or by checking the approval box when registering on the Cannes Volontaires website—the volunteer becomes a member of the Cannes Volontaires association and commits to upholding the obligations previously set out.
The annual membership fee is 0 euros.
Guillaume D.
Président of CANNES VOLONTAIRES association
We look forward to your comments and questions.