“What could possibly go wrong? – Managing volunteers’ accident and liability risks”
Volunteers sometimes are injured, injure others or damage property while doing their work. In the 40-year history of the Volunteers Insurance Service program, certain kinds of claims occur regularly. What are they, and how can you prevent them in your Village program? Much is at stake, including the organization’s reputation, ability to operate without needless distraction, and staff and volunteer morale. In this interactive session you will learn to recognize the risks that go with volunteer engagement, assess your present effectiveness in managing those risks, and develop an appropriate and sustainable risk management system.
Presenter – William R. Henry, Jr. is executive director of Volunteers Insurance Service Association, which provides insurance and risk management services to volunteer-based organizations nationwide. He is a frequent author and workshop presenter on volunteer risk management. His blog is at www.volunteerinsure.org, and his LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/williamrhenry. For more information about Volunteers Insurance Service Association, go to www.cimaworld.com and click on the “CIMA Volunteers Insurance” logo.