Volunteers
- Services have to be offered freely without the expectation of compensation for services provided.
- If the employee is employed by the same public employer providing the same types of services, the employee cannot be a volunteer.
- A formal volunteer program should be in place.
- An employee may not volunteer in anticipation of securing a future paid position.
- Contact Safety and Risk Services regarding insurance.
- Using a volunteer may create a wage liability.
- Contact your HR Consultant if you are considering using a volunteer and you have not consulted us previously regarding such a program.