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Volunteer/Intern Policy

General

It is recognized that individuals may desire to participate as volunteers/interns in Lock Haven University activities solely for their own personal purpose or pleasure without the expectation of promise or compensation. These individuals become in no sense employees of Lock Haven University.  While the use of such volunteers/interns is permissible, it should be understood that adherence to the below stated procedures is absolutely necessary in order to avoid conflicts of interest, violations of the law or labor contracts, and mismanagement of University funds or facilities.

Specific Procedures

All applications for volunteer/internship service must be reviewed and approved. 
Appropriate coordination should occur with labor organizations. Approval will be given through a letter of acknowledgment signed by the appointing authority.

  1. Any changes in the nature or extent of previously approved volunteer/internship services must be made by the appointing authority.

  2. All records relating to volunteer/internship services must be maintained by the using authority for at least 6 years after the date the services end.

  3. All orientation, training, and supervision of volunteers/interns will be the responsibility of the appointing authority.


Insurance for Volunteers/Interns

Lock Haven University provides limited insurance coverage for authorized volunteers/interns who are accidentally injured or become ill as a direct result of providing volunteer/internship services to Lock Haven University. This insurance is not workers compensation insurance but it is administered through Lock Haven University's worker's compensation carrier. Consequently it DOES NOT include any disability or catastrophic loss income for volunteers/interns or their survivors. Coverage is limited to MEDICAL and HOSPITAL BENEFITS ONLY and will be subject to criteria and procedures contained in the workers' compensation program administrative rules. In addition, damage or loss sustained to personal property; for example, clothing, eyeglasses, vehicles, etc., IS NOT covered.

Volunteer Form Online

VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP SERVICES APPLICATION

Name  ___________________________________________

Address  _____________________________________________________

Phone  __________________

Date of Birth  ______________________________  Sex  _________________

Emergency Address Information:

Name  ___________________________________________________

Address  _______________________________________________________

Phone  ___________________

Purpose of Volunteer/Internship Services: (To be completed by volunteer/intern)

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Expected Duration of Volunteer/Intern Services:

Dates - From  _______________________________  To  __________________________

Hours/week/month  __________________________________________________

I understand that I will receive no compensation, monetary or otherwise from the University, and that no promises are being made by the University relative to the donation of my services as a volunteer/intern.  I also agree to comply with all rules and regulations governing the University community.  Finally, I understand that my volunteer/internship services may be terminated at any time by the University and that I have no rights or claims arising as a result of such termination or previous services rendered.

 

Volunteer/Intern  ____________________________________ Date _______________

I have read and agree with all statements made by the volunteer/intern and will adhere to applicable institutional procedures regarding volunteer/internship services.

 

Volunteer/Intern Supervisor  ________________________________   Date  _____________



Approved Vice President  ___________________________________   Date  _______________

Approved Director of  
Human Resources and Labor Relations  _______________________________   Date  ___________

As of 10/13/2006