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I agree to obey and sustain the law of the United States throughout the local and international portion of the service year.

I agree to obey and sustain the laws of my International destination associated with Youthlinc, throughout the local and international portion of Service Year

I will respect the property rights of others. This includes refraining from stealing, concealment, damage, or misuse of the property of others. 

I am not involved, nor will become involved in Drug Use. This includes possession, personal use, or distribution of any narcotic, dangerous or illegal drug (as defined by both U.S., Utah, and applicable International Law), except as prescribe by a licensed medical practitioner.

I understand that underage drinking is prohibited. The legal drinking age for all participants is defined by U.S. Law (regardless of international laws) as the age of 21+. 

I will respect the rights of others during the entire Youthlinc experience, in Utah, while traveling, and internationally. This includes not physically or verbally abusing any person, sexually harassing any person, or engaging in behaviors that endanger the health or safety of myself or others. 

I will respect the rules and directions of Youthlinc Team Leadership and Staff. I will stay with the team and participate in all activities unless otherwise directed by the Team Leadership. 

No participant will go out alone. While traveling or during any activity, including scheduled or spontaneous activities, participants will be in a group of minimally 5 people, including at least 1 adult mentor or leader. 

Team leaders will oversee rooming assignments. Co-ed rooming, unless adult individuals are married or in a domestic partnership are not allowed. 
All Rooming assignments must be followed as directed by Team Leaders. 

Any public displays of intimate affection (kissing, hand, holding, any sexual activity) are NOT allowed on Youthlinc Service Year trips. 

Additionally, any intimate relationships (regardless of sexual orientation) are strictly prohibited between team members and/or community members, as it puts into peril participant safety and international partnerships. 

LGBTQIA+ participants and travelers(state department): Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad.  Youthlinc and all of our International Partners take your safety seriously. We do not have concerns about working with our partners and local communities in any of our current international sites while traveling with our groups. However, that does not change the fact that Laws and attitudes in some countries. Legal protections vary from country to country.  Many countries do not legally recognize same-sex marriage.  Approximately seventy countries consider consensual same-sex sexual relations a crime, sometimes carrying severe punishment. Please take every precaution, if you would like additional support while traveling please contact your Team Leader or our International Service Director Jordan@youthlinc.org. 

I will not engage in ANY activities relating to body modification. This includes but is not limited to: Tattoos or body piercings.

I will be respectful in items of dress code requirements as is culturally appropriate for my local and international service site. 

International Dress codes are provided by our In-country coordinators, our International Service Director, and Team Leadership. ALL participants are expected to respect these request. 

I will make this opportunity to serve a chance to be present among the people I am serving and create meaningful connections at home and abroad. As such, I will respect the expectations set forth by Team Leader regarding cell phone use. 

Cell phones and additional cameras will NOT be allowed at my international worksite unless otherwise permitted or assigned by my Team Leader. 

I understand that each participant in Youthlinc is a representative of the Youthlinc Organization, Our International Partner Organization, and the United States.  As such, I will not attempt to further any cause, Religious, political, or otherwise which is outside the stated or understood purposes of Youthlinc. 

Behaviors that further a cause include holding a meeting or distribution materials relating to a religious, political, or other cause.