SALARIES, ALLOWANCES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND VOLUNTEERING 

Section 1: Salary Structure

1. The Global Union of Changemakers is a youth-led nonprofit initiative. As such, most leadership positions shall be voluntary in nature, especially during the formative and online operational phase with future stipends.

2. Full-time and essential roles may be assigned modest salaries or stipends subject to availability of funds, approval by the Executive Director, review by the Treasurer and Legal Advisor, and the Current President.

3. Salaries shall be:

Reviewed annually.

Based on workload, role responsibility, and organizational financial capacity.

Transparent and documented in the Union's annual financial report.

4. Founding members who take on full-time administrative or field-based roles may be eligible for stipends, but not entitled to fixed salaries, unless unanimously approved by the Executive Council.

Section 2: Allowances

1. Allowances may be provided for the following:

Official travel (transport, accommodation, and meals)

Internet/data support (for online coordination)

Event facilitation and representation costs

Health-related expenses incurred during duty (with valid documentation)

2. All allowances must be:

Pre-approved by the Executive Director,  Finance Team and final approval by the president.

Verified with supporting documents and receipts.

3. Allowance rates shall be revised by the Operations Department annually and be dependent on available funding and country-specific standards.

Section 3: Financial Support

1. The organization shall strive to:

Support grassroots projects led by its members or local chapters.

Provide grants, microfunding, and technical support to youth-led initiatives aligned with the Union’s mission.

Register and promote ongoing projects from members for visibility and collaboration.

2. All funding or support requests shall follow this process:

Submit a proposal to the relevant Program Director.

Review by the Finance Committee and Executive Director.

Final decision by the President and Treasurer.

3. All financial support shall be monitored, audited, and documented to ensure transparency and accountability.

Section 4: Volunteering

1. The Global Union of Changemakers shall always operate with a volunteer-first spirit, emphasizing passion, impact, and service over personal benefit.

2. Members shall be:

Recognized and appreciated for their service.

Given certificates, letters of recommendation, and access to mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.

Supported with non-monetary incentives, including awards, leadership exposure, and international recognition.

3. Volunteering contracts may be issued, defining the scope, duration, and rights of volunteers under various departments.

Section 5: Conflict of Interest and Abuse of Funds

1. Any leader found misusing funds or influencing financial decisions for personal gain shall:

Be subjected to investigation and disciplinary action.

Face immediate suspension pending review.

Be required to refund any misused funds and may face legal consequences.

2. All financial operations must comply with internal audit standards, national financial laws, and the Constitution.