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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R477. Human Resource Management, Administration |
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R477-13. Volunteer Programs |
| R477-13-1. Volunteer Programs |
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(1) Agency management may establish a volunteer program. (a) A volunteer program shall include: (i) documented agreement of the type of work and duration for which the volunteer services will be provided; (ii) orientation to the conditions of state service and the volunteer's specific assignments; (iii) adequate supervision of the volunteer; and (iv) documented hours worked by a volunteer. (2) A volunteer may not donate any service to an agency unless the volunteer's services are approved by the agency head or designee, and by DHRM. (a) Agency management shall approve all work programs for volunteers before volunteers serve the state or any agency or subdivisions of the state. (3) A volunteer is considered a government employee for purposes of workers' compensation, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, if properly licensed and authorized to do so, and liability protection and indemnification. (4) State employees who volunteer for any state agency may only perform services that are distinctly different from their primary work activities. (5) The Executive Director, DHRM, may authorize exceptions to this rule consistent with Subsection R477-2-2(1). |