Juntos Belize | Style Guide for Volunteers

Volunteer Writing & Communication
Quick Reference Guide

Why This Matters
When you volunteer with Juntos Belize, your words and actions reflect the organization. This guide helps us communicate consistently, respectfully, and in a way that builds trust with the people and communities we serve.

Who We Serve (Use This Exactly)
Always refer to our intended audience as:
Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, and Community Influencers

Do not shorten, reorder, or substitute this phrase.

Who We Are
Juntos Belize is a faith-motivated initiative that supports business and leadership development.
We are not a church and not an evangelistic organization.
Our faith shapes our values, not our membership requirements.

Tone to Use
• Warm, respectful, and professional
• Clear and conversational
• Humble and grounded in real-world experience

Avoid
• Legal or defensive language
• Corporate buzzwords
• Preachy or judgmental tone

How Faith Shows Up
• Through values like integrity, stewardship, service, and humility
• Through purpose and example, not doctrine
• Through invitation, not pressure

Do not assume the reader shares the same beliefs.

Inclusivity
We welcome people from many backgrounds who align with our mission and values.
Write in ways that invite participation and assume goodwill.

Good Writing Habits
• Keep sentences and paragraphs short
• One clear idea at a time
• Plain language over polished language
• Say what matters, skip what doesn’t

Reputation and Trust
Juntos Belize works in close relationship with local communities and partners.
Write and speak in ways that protect dignity, trust, and credibility.

Preferred Framing
• Shared responsibility
• Stewarding relationships
• Serving with care

Avoid
• Threatening language
• Public explanations of internal safeguards
• Anything that sounds accusatory or suspicious

Agreements and Expectations
Even formal language should feel human.
Accountability is shared and handled with respect.

Final Check Before Sharing
Ask yourself:
• Does this sound like Juntos Belize?
• Would this feel welcoming to someone new?
• Is the faith motivation clear but not heavy-handed?
• Does this build trust?

If yes, you’re good to go.