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*'''Volunteers''' are uncompensated individuals. Volunteers perform services related to the ongoing business of the University for their own benefit which may be to gain experience in specific endeavors or fulfill humanitarian, charitable or public service requirements. To qualify as a University volunteer, an individual must satisfy the requirements and be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy. An individual who provides services to an entity other than the University that may be related to the University, such as the Alumni Association, will not be considered a University volunteer. | *'''Volunteers''' are uncompensated individuals. Volunteers perform services related to the ongoing business of the University for their own benefit which may be to gain experience in specific endeavors or fulfill humanitarian, charitable or public service requirements. To qualify as a University volunteer, an individual must satisfy the requirements and be willing to provide service according to the procedures in this policy. An individual who provides services to an entity other than the University that may be related to the University, such as the Alumni Association, will not be considered a University volunteer. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
University volunteers are expected to abide by the University policies and procedures and external regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those relating to ethical behavior, safety, confidentiality, protected health information, computer use, financial responsibility, compliance training and drug use. Criminal [ | University volunteers are expected to abide by the University policies and procedures and external regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those relating to ethical behavior, safety, confidentiality, protected health information, computer use, financial responsibility, compliance training and drug use. Criminal [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/UNMC_Volunteers_Background_Check_Instructions.pdf background checks] are required for all volunteer positions requiring a [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/volunteer_application_form10-2012.pdf Volunteer Application Form]. Departments wishing to engage volunteers must be responsible for all costs associated with these items: | ||
*recruiting and screening (background checks) | *recruiting and screening (background checks) | ||
*submitting documentation and obtaining approval from the Office of Risk Management | *submitting documentation and obtaining approval from the Office of Risk Management | ||
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A University Volunteer’s term of service may be terminated at any time and without prior notice. | A University Volunteer’s term of service may be terminated at any time and without prior notice. | ||
==Additional Information== | ==Additional Information== | ||
Please be aware that [ | Please be aware that [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/UNMC_Volunteers_Background_Check_Instructions.pdf background checks] usually take to up to seven (7) days but depending on the complexity it may take up to eight (8) weeks to complete the process. The volunteer may not start until the process is completed so plan accordingly. <br /> | ||
*Contact [mailto:wlawlor@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] with questions. | *Contact [mailto:wlawlor@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] with questions. | ||
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This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | This page maintained by [mailto:dpanowic@unmc.edu dkp]. | ||