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== 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, and drug use. Criminal background checks are required for all volunteer positions requiring a Volunteer Application Form. Departments wishing to engage volunteers must be responsible for all costs associated with these items:
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, and drug use. Criminal [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/UNMC%20Volunteers%20Background%20Check%20Instructions.pdf background checks] are required for all volunteer positions requiring a [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/volunteer_application_form%2010-2012.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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=== Additional Information ===
=== Additional Information ===
Please be aware that 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.  
Please be aware that [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/UNMC%20Volunteers%20Background%20Check%20Instructions.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.  


== Procedure ==
== Procedure ==
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# Departments or Units wishing to engage a volunteer must complete a description of the duties and services to be performed by a volunteer or description of education and professional experience to be provided for the guest. It must list who will provide supervision, level of supervision, etc.   
# Departments or Units wishing to engage a volunteer must complete a description of the duties and services to be performed by a volunteer or description of education and professional experience to be provided for the guest. It must list who will provide supervision, level of supervision, etc.   
# Determine if a University of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form is necessary by reviewing the “Services Not Requiring a Volunteer Application” and the “Prohibited Activities” sections.   
# Determine if a University of Nebraska Medical Center [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/PDF/volunteer_application_form%2010-2012.pdf Volunteer Application Form] is necessary by reviewing the “Services Not Requiring a Volunteer Application” and the “Prohibited Activities” sections.   
# Each potential University volunteer (or their parent) must complete a University Of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form.  
# Each potential University volunteer (or their parent) must complete a University Of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form.  
# Applicants over the age of nineteen must complete the University Of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form prior to beginning their service. Individuals under the age of nineteen must have their parents complete the Application Form prior to beginning their service.  
# Applicants over the age of nineteen must complete the University Of Nebraska Medical Center Volunteer Application Form prior to beginning their service. Individuals under the age of nineteen must have their parents complete the Application Form prior to beginning their service.