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Code of Conduct

“Antes de partires em busca dos teus direitos, deves examinar até onde cumpristes os teus deveres.” -Andreotti-

The Code of Conduct is a set of simple rules that allows Caminheiros, Companheiros and Aeronautas (CCAs) to enjoy the DRSC without causing damage to it. It sets out a set of rights and duties that every Scout must follow when visiting the Drave – Rover Scout Centre (DRSC).

Operating rules for activities

Activities are not permitted without the presence of a duly appointed leader who is responsible for the safety and proper running of the activity.

  • All Clã activities must follow Scouting good practice, in particular the principles of Safe Scouting, ensuring a safe, inclusive and responsible environment for everyone.
  • All activities must be registered on the geoscouts platform.

Clãs intending to camp must be aware of adverse conditions (rain and cold) depending on the season and must come prepared; alternatively, they may rent accommodation (indoor stay), since Drave does not have shelter infrastructure. Switching from camping to indoor accommodation depends on availability (which may not exist) and requires paying the price difference.

Direitos

  • To enjoy a place of worship and spiritual/religious reflection, where CCAs can live their faith in retreat;
  • To feel part of a place with incomparable natural beauty;
  • To enjoy a space for individual encounter/solitude;
  • To be a builder of a National Project;
  • To discover one’s personal vocation;
  • To grow in spirit, faith and responsibility;
  • To live the mystique and symbolism of the 4th Section;
  • To apply the Progress System;

Duties

  • Respect the neighbouring population;
  • Do not move/use anything without prior authorisation—good intentions can sometimes cause misunderstandings;
  • Drave already has a strong cultural “signature”; don’t leave your mark—the village’s identity is defined by its simplicity, so don’t create “rural graffiti”;
  • Use only the heritage that is properly identified on the DRSC website; do not destroy—remember much of the work here was done with the help of many Scouts (and not only Scouts);
  • We are not alone in Drave: the village is not abandoned, but uninhabited. Respect neighbours and always try to be cordial;
  • Avoid unnecessary noise: besides harming wildlife, it may disrupt someone’s personal reflection and disturb local residents;
  • Do not invent new camping spots; they already exist and are listed on the DRSC website;
  • Do not dig latrines; the DRSC has sanitary facilities which, although basic, prevent ecological overload and visual impact;
  • If you must move objects, put them back exactly where they were, and re-cover any exposed ground with vegetation;
  • Leave the place looking as it did before you arrived, as far as possible;
  • Stay on existing paths to avoid erosion and trampling (which kills many unseen but essential life forms), and to reduce the risk of entering private property where your presence may not be welcome;
  • There are no waste disposal points on site, so you must take your waste to a settlement where collection exists;
  • If you smoke, do not throw cigarette filters on the ground; they cause many fires and are unpleasant in a natural environment. You can address this by making your own eco-ashtray;
  • Manage food packaging wisely: the more you take down into the valley, the more weight you’ll have to carry back up;
  • Do not leave rubble from reconstruction work in common areas; store it away and out of sight;
  • Water is scarce and must be used rationally, especially in summer. Downstream populations depend directly on the same water that runs through the village. Stay away from the watercourse and use biodegradable products when washing or cooking;
  • Village water is not drinkable, so bring potable drinking water—or, as a last resort, purification tablets;
  • Although a campfire is an important element of 4th Section outdoor life, it should be avoided; if made, it may only be lit in the designated place in the Leira do Eucalipto;
  • No Período Crítico da Época de Incêndios Rurais, decretado pelo Governo, é extremamente proibido fazer qualquer tipo de fogo;
  • Drave is a refuge far from everything, yet close to ourselves; therefore, personal safety (yours, your companions’, and the surrounding assets) must be a constant concern;
  • Always plan your activity carefully (emergency contacts, health forms, etc.);
  • The DRSC has a Safety and Health Plan and the Permanent Staff are trained in First Aid—if in doubt, always speak with them;
  • Drave is far from immediate assistance: rescue typically takes 45 min to 1 hour to reach you, and then another 45 min to 1 hour to reach the nearest health unit—so any rescue response must be well planned with the help and guidance of the Permanent Staff;

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