VENDOR BADGE

Always look for the Streetvibes badge!
Each Streetvibes vendor is issued a badge during the vendor orientation. Vendors must wear their badge at all times while selling the paper. You should never purchase papers from vendors who are not wearing a badge.

A common scam is the Streetvibes vendor impersonator. These imposters will ask you to buy a copy of Streetvibes, and will show you a paper that is folded in such a way that you cannot see the cover. Be careful! You might be purchasing a paper that is free to the public.

You needn’t worry about this scam as long as you always buy from badged vendors.

VENDOR PROGRAM CODE OF CONDUCT

Each vendor must adhere to the Vendor Code of Conduct. Every vendor reads and signs the Code upon joining the program.

1. Streetvibes will be distributed for one dollar ($1).  I agree not to ask for more than a dollar or solicit donations for Streetvibes by any other means.  If a customer donates more than $1 for a paper, I am allowed to keep the donation.

2. I will only purchase papers from the Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless (GCCH).  Each paper can be purchased for a cost of 25 cents.  I will always show my badge when buying papers and if I do not have my badge I cannot buy papers.

3. I will never buy papers from and/or sell papers to other vendors.

4. I agree to treat all others – customers, staff, and other vendors – respectfully.  I will not use abusive language or force someone to buy a paper.  I will not give a “hard sell” or be aggressive.  I will not continue to ask someone if they want a Streetvibes after they have verbally or non-verbally said no and I will not make someone feel threatened.

5. I agree to stay off private property when selling Streetvibes.  I will not sell Streetvibes door to door.

6. I understand that I am not an employee of Streetvibes or GCCH but a contracted worker responsible for my own well-being and income.

7. I agree not to sell additional goods or products when selling Streetvibes.

8. I will not sell Streetvibes or purchase Streetvibes under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

9. There are no territories among vendors.  I will respect the space of other vendors, particularly the space of vendors who have been at a spot longer.

10. I understand that my badge is the property of Streetvibes and I will not deface it.  I will present my badge when purchasing papers and display my badge when selling papers.  If I lose my badge I will pay three dollars ($3) for a new one.  If my badge becomes ruined because of weather or use, I will get a new badge for one dollar ($1).

11. I understand that Streetvibes strives to be a paper that covers homelessness and poverty issues while providing a source of income for the homeless.  I will try to help in this effort and spread the word.

12. I will not deceive the public by saying that I am collecting for a nonprofit charity or that I am collecting for the “homeless” in general.  I will be in honest in stating that all the profits from the sale of Streetvibes go to the vendor.  I will not use the word “donation.”

13. There are special rules for selling at Findlay Market.  Only two vendors may sell at Findlay Market at a time.  Other rules as established by Streetvibes and Findlay Market.

14. I will attend monthly meetings.  Monthly meetings will occur on the first weekday of the month.  The month’s paper will be released at this meeting.  Anyone who cannot make the meeting must meet with Andy, the Education Coordinator, before selling Streetvibes for that month.  Ten papers will be given to those who attend the meeting.

15. It is the responsibility of each vendor to police fellow vendors or former vendors.  I will report violators of the rules to GCCH.  The value of the paper depends on keeping it credible.

16. I understand that any infraction of the above mentioned rules will result in suspension of my privilege to sell Streetvibes and possible termination from the program.  Badges and Streetvibes papers are property of GCCH and must be surrendered upon demand.