Volunteers
The University of Georgia is self-insured through Risk Management Services against state tort claims. This coverage is
extended to UGA volunteers who are part of a structured program organized, controlled and directed by a University of
Georgia Department for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the University. The liability coverage is for injuries
and/or property damage volunteers may cause others while acting in the course of their official volunteer duties. Liability
coverage does not apply when volunteers deviate from the course of their volunteer duties.
Volunteers are not entitled to any employee benefits, and UGA does not provide volunteers with accident or medical
insurance. Volunteers are not covered by workers’ compensation laws in connection with their volunteer affiliation. If their
volunteer duties require utilization of their personal vehicles, UGA does not provide comprehensive or collision insurance
for their personal vehicle.
It is recommended that departments utilizing volunteers for the purpose of carrying out the functions of their department
briefly describe what benefit the University derives from their volunteer program and complete the volunteer agreement
form. The volunteer agreement will establish the guidelines and description of duties for the structured volunteer program.
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