4.0 Volunteer

Purpose

To set appropriate expectations and clarify roles and responsibilities for volunteers and their sponsoring departments or programs.

Applicability

Riverland Community College endeavors to promote a productive, safe, and mutually beneficial environment for individuals who volunteer their services directly to the college on an ad hoc basis or through a formal volunteer program.

Riverland Community College has adopted Minnesota State System Procedure 4.0.1: Use of Volunteers.

Scope

Volunteers and employees who sponsor volunteers.

Definitions

A “volunteer” provides services under the supervision of the college and receives no compensation for such services. Volunteers may not be used in full-time, long-term assignments. Volunteer activities are expected to be part-time, sporadic, or of limited duration.

DOES THIS POLICY HAVE A PROCEDURE?

Yes

Before a volunteer assignment begins, the volunteer must:

• Submit to and clear the appropriate background check, if applicable.
  • Note: The supervisor should contact the Human Resources Department in advance of the volunteer assignment in order to determine if a background check is required.
• Agree to the terms of the Volunteer Intern Agreement and sign the document.
• If serving as a coach, sign the Volunteer Coaching Release of Liability form.

The supervisor of the division will maintain a copy of the above items and, upon request, will submit them for review.

Related Policies, Procedures, or Forms

• Minnesota State System Procedure 4.0.1: Use of Volunteers
• Volunteer Coaching Release of Liability
• Riverland Volunteer Intern Agreement
• HR/LR Policy #1421: Background Checks
• FSR0008: Criminal Background Checks for Positions that Work with Minors in Campus-Sponsored Camps or Special Programs

Date Implemented: 10/2014

Responsible Division / Author: Human Resources / Chief Human Resource Officer

Date Revised: 1/2020