Are volunteers covered by workers compensation?
A No. Registered volunteers (including students and students enrolled in an internship program) are not covered by the State’s workers’ compensation program. Workers’ Compensation is provided to University employees, including student employees. It is recommended registered volunteers obtain their own health/medical coverage prior to assisting the University. However, the Arizona Department of Administration, Risk Management Section has purchased an accident, medical, and accidental death and dismemberment plan for registered volunteers to Arizona State agencies. This plan is designed to cover registered volunteers while they participate in NAU authorized volunteer activities. The plan will reimburse for eligible expenses which are not payable by the volunteers health care plan or any other insurance plan providing reimbursement for medical expenses. Claim forms can be obtained from NAU Property and Liability Insurance Services at (928) 523-2009 or on State Risk Managements web site at
