What happens if I get hurt while Im working as a volunteer? Will I have to handle that myself?
• California has a program, the Disaster Service Workers Program, that is the source of workers compensation for governmental volunteers. This program, subject to funding by the Legislature, would be the source of workers compensation in disaster circumstances for those government volunteers who may be injured in the course of their volunteer service. In order to be eligible for this program, a volunteer must be enrolled as a Disaster Service Worker. This involves registration and taking a loyalty oath. We intend for our Napa County volunteers to be properly registered and have the oath given them as part of this program.
