Nonprofit Volunteer Risk Management and Insurance Review
Volunteers create unique liability exposure for nonprofits. The Volunteer Protection Act provides some federal protection, but state laws and organizational practices can significantly affect liability. This annual review ensures volunteer activities are appropriately risk-managed.
- Industry: Nonprofit
- Frequency: Annually
- Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
- Role: Operations Manager / Risk Manager
- Total Items: 25
Volunteer Classification
Verify volunteer classification is correct.
- Volunteers not performing core employment functions for compensation?
- Volunteers not receiving employee benefits or significant remuneration?
- Any volunteer stipends nominal and not compensation for services?
- Board member volunteer service distinguished from any compensated role?
Liability Protection
Verify liability protections are in place.
- Organization meeting Volunteer Protection Act requirements (nonprofit, volunteer acting within scope)?
- State volunteer immunity statutes reviewed and applicable protections understood?
- Liability waivers used for high-risk volunteer activities?
- Volunteer scope of service defined to ensure VPA protection applies?
Volunteer Insurance
Verify volunteer insurance coverage.
- Volunteer accident insurance covering volunteers from injury during service?
- General liability coverage extending to volunteers acting on behalf of organization?
- Hired/non-owned auto coverage for volunteers driving on organizational business?
- Insurance coverage limits adequate for volunteer activities and scale?
High-Risk Activity Assessment
Assess high-risk volunteer activities.
- Inventory of high-risk volunteer activities completed?
- Risk controls in place for high-risk activities (e.g., power tools, heights, driving)?
- Required training and supervision in place for high-risk volunteer roles?
- Physical and skill requirements communicated for high-risk volunteer roles?
Volunteer Incident Reporting
Verify incident reporting for volunteers.
- Clear process for reporting volunteer injuries and incidents in place?
- All volunteer incidents documented in incident report forms?
- Volunteer accident insurance claims filed when appropriate?
- Annual analysis of volunteer incidents to identify patterns and prevention measures?
Volunteer Policies and Documentation
Review volunteer policies.
- Volunteer handbook covering policies, safety, and expectations current?
- Emergency contact information on file for all regular volunteers?
- Confidentiality agreements in place for volunteers with access to sensitive information?
- Media and photography consent for volunteers documented?
- Volunteer hours tracked for in-kind contribution reporting and grant requirements?
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Why Use This Nonprofit Volunteer Risk Management and Insurance Review?
This nonprofit volunteer risk management and insurance review helps nonprofit teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for operations manager / risk manager professionals, this checklist covers 25 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nonprofit Volunteer Risk Management and Insurance Review cover?
This checklist covers 25 inspection items across 6 sections: Volunteer Classification, Liability Protection, Volunteer Insurance, High-Risk Activity Assessment, Volunteer Incident Reporting, Volunteer Policies and Documentation. It is designed for nonprofit operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed annually. Each completion takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Who should use this Nonprofit Volunteer Risk Management and Insurance Review?
This checklist is designed for Operations Manager / Risk Manager professionals in the nonprofit industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.