RULES AND REGULATIONS WHILST WORKING

It is crucial that our “Work – Adventures “ guests adhere to the established Rules and Regulations of the Charity that they will be working and living with during their stay in The Gambia. Such Rules and Regulations have been established through necessities and include such thing s as not using illicit drugs, not attempting to change the course of the main project nor attempting to set up their own project within the village for example.

• It is imperative that you accept the conditions of the Project which have been set out by the Trustees and the Gambian NGO Board.
• As a Volunteer working in The Gambia, your role is to work under the instruction of the NGO Board on areas of the Project, which are ongoing at the time of your visit, or on the programme of work set by the Management Teams in the UK, which have been approved by the NGO Board. You will NOT be responsible for changing any of these areas or for creating new non-related projects of your own - unless your ideas have been discussed and approved by the NGO Board Members. • You will be responsible for keeping a detailed account of your work throughout your visit as all work under taken on the projects HAS to be measurable. It also has to be recorded and monitored so that future work programmes can be designed for other visitors. You will be working on a programme set by the Charity and receive your work plan from the NGO Board in The Gambia. Your detailed work account is to be passed onto the Board of Trustees on your return to UK by yourself.
• You must be very careful when in conversation with the local Villages in order that information from you is not misinterpreted as a PROMISE of something to come.
• The Gambia is predominantly a Muslim country so dress accordingly, no short skirts or shorts and shoulders covered. Bikinis are not permitted on the local beach which is also used by the villages from time to time. Excess alcohol will not be tolerated, loud and uncontrollable behaviour will be deemed as bringing the Charity into disrepute – Anyone behaving in such a way will be asked to leave the project.
• You will not be allowed to commence a relationship with any of the workers at the Charity . The workers are not allowed to “Get cuddly “ with visitors, they will immediately lose their employment if they are seen doing so. They are not allowed to exchange addresses with you and you are asked not to do this with any of the local people in an attempt to control “Bumsterish Behaviour “ which is a massive issue in the main tourist areas.
• You are asked to refrain from giving out any items of gifts or monies to any one person, rather, hand them to the Charity workers who will ensure their fair distribution based on need.
• Tillys Tours asks that you do not give sweets out as to do so is introducing Tooth Decay into a country where it is relatively rare.

Once at The Charity Base you will Have the opportunity to look through these rules and regulations including explanations of the reasons for them. These are not in place to deter visitors but as a means to protect visitors, staff , villages and the wonderful work and reputation of the Charity that you will be working alongside during your “Work – Adventures Placement. “

Rules and Regulations during expeditions
• Your first and last nights will be spent at a Hotel in the main Tourist area – it is your responsibility to ensure you are at the assigned pick up point by the appointed time. If you are late and miss the transport you will have to ‘ catch up’ at your own cost or remain at the hotel at your own cost.
• If you are late and miss your transportation to the airport it is your responsibility to get yourself their at your own cost. Tillys Tours will not be liable for your flight fare and / or other costs should you miss your flights.
• Your allocated Guide is very experienced and speaks good English. He will keep you safe and knows the roads and local conditions very well. Please listen carefully to his guidance and instructions. THE GUIDES WORD IS FINAL.
• Your guide and driver are prohibited to enter into a relationship with any of the guests, to do so will result in dismissal. Neither are they allowed to accept the exchanging of addresses or gifts. Should you wish to keep in touch you may do so through the official email address. If you really want to give a gift, we all would rather you made a donation or purchased a mosquito net which could save a families life.
• Giving a ‘ Tip’ to the driver +/or guide is acceptable.
• Tillys Tours accepts no liability should you decide to swim in the River or in any of the Bolongs – you do so at your own risk.
• You must ensure adequate holiday insurance for your time with us.