Are your volunteers risking legal and tax liability?

Responsible attentive young male volunteer caring adorable hairy dog while working in animal shelter

Even though the federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 and various state laws provide nonprofit volunteers with some legal liability protection, volunteers still face real risks for actions they take while working for your organization. Nonprofit leaders need to ensure their organizations carry adequate insurance and have risk mitigation policies in place. They also need to ensure that volunteers are reimbursed only for actual out-of-pocket expenses they’ve incurred on behalf of the organization. Otherwise, reimbursements could be considered taxable income. Contact us for more information.

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