Section 2109.004. Program Requirements and Guidelines

TX Govt Code § 2109.004 (2019) (N/A)

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Sec. 2109.004. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES. (a) A volunteer program must include:

(1) an effective training program for paid staff and prospective volunteers;

(2) the use of paid staff to plan and implement the volunteer program;

(3) an evaluation mechanism to assess:

(A) the performance of the volunteers;

(B) the cooperation of paid staff with the volunteers; and

(4) follow-up studies to ensure the effectiveness of the volunteer program.

(b) A volunteer program may:

(1) establish a program to reimburse volunteers for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of volunteer services;

(2) establish an insurance program to protect volunteers in the performance of volunteer services;

(3) cooperate with private organizations that provide services similar to those provided by the governmental entity; and

(4) purchase engraved certificates, plaques, pins, or awards of a similar nature, with a value that does not exceed $75 for each volunteer, to recognize special achievement and outstanding services of volunteers.

(c) This section applies to a volunteer program of a governmental entity, regardless of whether the governmental entity provides human services.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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