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Policy No.: '''6053'''<br /> | Policy No.: '''6053'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''09/10/99'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''09/10/99'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: ''' | Revised Date: '''07/15/13'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''07/15/13'''<br /> | ||
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<big>'''Volunteer Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Volunteer Policy'''</big> | ||
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== Definitions == | == Definitions == | ||
*'''Hazardous Materials''' are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. | *'''Hazardous Materials''' are solids, liquids, or gases that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment. | ||
*'''Job shadowing''' is a program that provides current or prospective students a chance to observe health-care or research employees in a workplace setting. Job shadowing participants are not considered volunteers. It is designed to be a one-time observation only experience, lasting two to four hours. The job shadowing experience does not fulfill any clinical or internship requirements; nor does it provide any hands- on experience. Those who will be job shadowing must be processed through the job shadowing program administered by The Nebraska Medical Center. More information on the job shadowing program can be found at: http://www.nebraskamed.com/careers/job-shadowing/program and on [[ | *'''Job shadowing''' is a program that provides current or prospective students a chance to observe health-care or research employees in a workplace setting. Job shadowing participants are not considered volunteers. It is designed to be a one-time observation only experience, lasting two to four hours. The job shadowing experience does not fulfill any clinical or internship requirements; nor does it provide any hands- on experience. Those who will be job shadowing must be processed through the job shadowing program administered by The Nebraska Medical Center. More information on the job shadowing program can be found at: http://www.nebraskamed.com/careers/job-shadowing/program and on UNMC [[Job Shadowing Procedure]]. | ||
*'''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. | ||
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'''Note:''' For some University volunteers (e.g., advisory council members, trustees, reunion chairs), it may not be necessary to follow all of the steps of the policy (e.g. volunteer application form, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto:kswarts@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] for guidance. | '''Note:''' For some University volunteers (e.g., advisory council members, trustees, reunion chairs), it may not be necessary to follow all of the steps of the policy (e.g. volunteer application form, vaccinations, etc.). Please contact [mailto:kswarts@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management] for guidance. | ||
=== Prohibited Activities === | === Prohibited Activities === | ||
University volunteers cannot replace employee positions or impair the employment of a University position. Volunteers’ services are generally limited to humanitarian, charitable or public services. | University volunteers cannot replace employee positions or impair the employment of a University position. Volunteers’ services are generally limited to humanitarian, charitable or public services. | ||
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*Volunteers with patient contact must be processed through The Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Services department | *Volunteers with patient contact must be processed through The Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Services department | ||
*Volunteers must provide proof of medical insurance and documentation of immunizations | *Volunteers must provide proof of medical insurance and documentation of immunizations | ||
== Procedure == | == Procedure == | ||
When selecting and engaging a volunteer it is the department or unit’s responsibility to be certain the individual has adequate experience, qualifications, and training for the task he or she will be required to perform. The department must assign someone to directly supervise the volunteer. A volunteer cannot be supervised by a family member. A family member means an individual who is the spouse, child, parent, foster parent, guardian, brother, sister, grandchild, or grandparent, by blood, marriage, or adoption, of a University official or employee. The following procedures are required to engage a volunteer or a guest: | When selecting and engaging a volunteer it is the department or unit’s responsibility to be certain the individual has adequate experience, qualifications, and training for the task he or she will be required to perform. The department must assign someone to directly supervise the volunteer. A volunteer cannot be supervised by a family member. A family member means an individual who is the spouse, child, parent, foster parent, guardian, brother, sister, grandchild, or grandparent, by blood, marriage, or adoption, of a University official or employee. The following procedures are required to engage a volunteer or a guest: | ||
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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 [http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/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 /> | |||
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For additional information or clarification, contact [mailto:kswarts@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management]. | For additional information or clarification, contact [mailto:kswarts@unmc.edu UNMC Risk Management]. | ||
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