Do volunteers have to worry about damaging property or causing injuries while volunteering?
ACS volunteers are considered employees of the Federal Government for the purposes for tort claims and compensation for work-related injuries provided they have signed a volunteer agreement registering themselves as a volunteer of the agency. Why should the volunteers maintain their service record and daily time record? These records provide a history of the number of hours of service, the type of training and the work experience of the volunteer. In order to determine appropriate recognition and assignments, supervisors consult these records. When you move, it is important to have these records sent to the next installation and to request a duplicate for yourself. Taking this action will ensure that you begin your next volunteer assignment at the your current performance level. This record will be beneficial when seeking employment as it will attest to your training and experience. You should also request a copy of your position descriptions and a letter of recommendation from your su
