05.11 - Authorization of Volunteers
Owner:
- Position: Risk Manager
- Email: risk@uidaho.edu
Last updated: January 1, 2022
Contents:
A. Purpose. The University benefits from the services of its many volunteers. It is important that volunteers understand and accept the risks and the scope of insurance coverage while performing in a volunteer capacity. Failure to properly authorize volunteers could result in significant monetary and goodwill damages for the associated U of I unit, should an adverse event occur.
B. Policy. Any U of I college or division wishing to utilize volunteer support must have all volunteers properly authorized by following the procedures set forth on the Risk Management web site.
C. Procedure. Information and forms for authorizing volunteers are available on the UI Risk Management and Insurance web site. Any questions regarding volunteers should be referred to Risk Management by emailing UI-Risk@edu.idaho.gov.
Version History
Amended October 2024. Update to the contact email address.