Volunteers

Operational Standard/Purpose

Illinois Central College encourages qualified volunteers, regardless of sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other protected status, to assist with college sponsored events or activities. The College recognizes that volunteers participate in these events of their own volition, without promise, expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered, and appreciates the generosity of individuals who donate their time.

Illinois Central College does not carry or maintain, and expressly disclaims responsibility for providing any health, medical, disability or workers compensation coverage for volunteers and will not be responsible for any injury, illness, or damages to personal property except as provided by law.

Current college employees may not volunteer to perform the same type of services for which they are employed.

Volunteers are required to adhere to all college policies and operational procedures.

Scope/Applicability

This standard applies to all Volunteers. Current students and guest speakers are not considered Volunteers, nor are non-College members of any private-public partnership board established by the College pursuant to Section 3-53 of the Community College Act (110 ILCS 805/3-53).

Definitions

Volunteer: For the purpose of this standard, a volunteer is any individual providing assistance for a college related function or activity of their own volition and without employment or compensation.

Procedures

1. The department manager or individual responsible for an event or activity for which volunteers are used must notify Human Resources prior to engaging volunteers.
2. Volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Liability Release Form prior to volunteering.
3. Volunteers may be subject to a criminal background check, depending upon the nature of the volunteer activity.
4. Volunteers may be required to meet the qualifications of the position for which they are volunteering, if necessary.