Fireflies are invited to take part in the important work of keeping the community safer by serving for a term on the Conduct Committee.
Prospective Conduct Committee members will take Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) training (or the equivalent elsewhere) on recognizing sexual assault, being an active bystander, and responding to disclosures of assault. Firefly will schedule and pay for the training. As the committee evolves there may be need for additional trainings or workshops that the committee may wish to offer.
Current conduct committee members will review applications, vet applicants by soliciting community feedback, and request approval by the Board of Directors before accepting new members.
Types of reports and complaints that are handled include: non-consensual dosing, threats of violence, sexual assault, physical assault, abuse of power, and unsafe behaviors at Firefly events that threaten event safety and continuity.
At times, this role may require substantial hours, and at other times, none. Volunteers can decide how much they can handle, but attendance at monthly meetings (virtual post-COVID) are mandatory and each voice is vital to the discussion.
The Conduct Committee does *not* operate during the event and is on hiatus for a month surrounding the event dates.
If you’re interested, you can learn more on the Conduct Committee page.
Please email us at conduct-committee@fireflyartscollective.org to express your interest.