Please print out the following forms, fill out and obtain all required signatures.   Return to LHU HR Dept.

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 

1.   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. 

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

3.   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. 

4.   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/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 service. 

Volunteer/Intern Supervisor  ______________________________   Date  _____________  

Director/ Dean  _______________________________________    Date  _____________

Approved Vice President  ________________________________   Date  _____________  

Approved Director of 
            Human Resources and Labor Relations  ______________________   Date _____________

As of 09/02/2004