SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 5808

                    AS OF FEBRUARY 23, 1993

Brief Description:  Allowing volunteers to assist agencies to serve at‑risk children's needs.

SPONSORS: Senators Erwin and M. Rasmussen

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Staff:  Katie Healy (786‑7784)

Hearing Dates: February 24, 1993

BACKGROUND:

The Center for Volunteerism and Citizen Service supports, promotes and enhances the ethic of citizen service throughout the state.

SUMMARY:

A collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children.  The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs.  Volunteers are not considered employees of the agency administering the program, and the agency is not subject to liability arising out of volunteer activity.  A volunteer acting in good faith is also exempt from liability when working with an agency under this program.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested