What happens to funds awarded to a volunteer who becomes disabled before vesting? Does it make a difference if the volunteer becomes disabled in the line of duty?
There is no distinction between a volunteer who becomes disabled in the line of duty or elsewhere. However, depending on the disability, as long as the volunteer is active they are still eligible to become vested. There are various tasks a disabled volunteer can perform within a volunteer organization to their maintain active volunteer status. (Return to top) 27. Are there any regulations in order to hold the benefits of volunteer members who are called to active duty? Can their qualifying percentages be held so that they will not lose the award benefit for the upcoming year? ‘Freezing’ the benefits of active volunteer members who are called to active duty is a matter of local choice and is left to the discretion of the local government unit. A valuable resource that may prove helpful in determining how to handle such situations however, is the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMAVA) website: http://www.njesgr.org. The site contains a Frequently Asked Questions Se
