Principles for visiting and using “Green Val”
These principles apply to everyone who comes to “Green Val” — organizers, participants, guests, and speakers
Together, we create this space. We are building a community where everyone can feel safe, express themselves, grow, and act together. Here, we support one another, share ideas, and create a place where people want to be.
- We show mutual respect — without prejudice, discrimination, or violence.
- We communicate constructively — discussing ideas and actions, not people.
- We care — about the environment, the space, and one another.
- We express ourselves — we listen, speak up, take initiative, and act.
- We support one another — instead of criticizing, we help or inspire by example.
- It’s okay to make mistakes! We are all learning, so we accept mistakes calmly, take responsibility, and look for solutions.
- We welcome new people — we help those who are in the space for the first time feel comfortable.
- We resolve any misunderstandings peacefully — if a situation escalates, we turn to the space’s coordinators.
- We ask if we don’t know something — we’re here to help.
- We treat the furniture, equipment, dishes, and everything in the space with care.
- Tea, coffee, cookies, and water are free to take.
- We recommend not drinking alcohol in the space. And if we do, we do so responsibly — otherwise we may have to ask you to leave.
- We put dirty dishes in the dishwasher. We leave the kitchen clean after ourselves.
- We always clean up after ourselves (and sometimes after others, too).
- We avoid disposable dishware and sort our waste.
- We reduce waste — sorting trash and preferring reusable items.
- We are friendly toward animals and take responsibility for them if we bring a pet along.
- We keep track of our own belongings and don’t take others’ things without permission.
- We share: ideas, tea, treats, board games, books, candles — anything that makes the space cozier.
- We create coziness — if something can make the atmosphere more pleasant (lighting a candle, adding a pillow, turning on soft lighting), we do it, taking into account others’ preferences and safety measures.
- We respect people’s time — chats and calls are conducted between 8:00 and 21:00.
- If we’re running late or can’t make it — we let others know in advance.
- We support only vegan and vegetarian options for shared meals. If you have specific dietary needs, please inform the organizers.
- We follow the principles of interaction and caring for the space.
- We share our impressions — your feedback helps us become better!
- We tell others about “Green Val” — together we strengthen the community.
