The university supports activities and programs involving volunteers, trainees and minors. These activities benefit the participants and the university. It is recognized that these programs may pose additional responsibilities and increased exposure of risk to participants, as well as to the university.

The following resources are intended to assist campuses in effectively managing the risks and requirements. They include guidelines, checklists and waivers for volunteers, trainees and minors. Contact your campuscampusThe grounds and buildings that comprise a section of the university. The legislative mission for each campus of the University of Colorado is mandated by the Constitution of Colorado and stated in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The university has three main campuses (Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver Health Sciences Center) plus a centralized system administration campus (System.) risk managementrisk managementThe process of evaluating and responding to risks to University information for the purpose of reducing those risks to acceptable levels. Risk management is inclusive of the risk assessment process, and uses the results of risk assessments to make decisions on the acceptance of risk or on taking action to reduce risk. office for additional resources and guidance.

Volunteer and Trainee Guidelines
The University of Colorado's volunteers allow the university to broaden and enhance its services to the campuscampusThe grounds and buildings that comprise a section of the university. The legislative mission for each campus of the University of Colorado is mandated by the Constitution of Colorado and stated in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The university has three main campuses (Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver Health Sciences Center) plus a centralized system administration campus (System.) community. The purpose of the Volunteer and Trainee Guidelines is to assist campuscampusThe grounds and buildings that comprise a section of the university. The legislative mission for each campus of the University of Colorado is mandated by the Constitution of Colorado and stated in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The university has three main campuses (Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver Health Sciences Center) plus a centralized system administration campus (System.) personnel in identifying, understanding, and complying with the requirements of a volunteer program.

Volunteer Checklist
The Volunteer Checklist will assist in developing your program and help ensure compliance with other applicable laws and policies.

Volunteer Notice of Risk and Waiver
Please use the Volunteer Notice of Risk and Waiver template for short term or incidental volunteer activity. This may include volunteers used for a specific event or a short term project.

Volunteer Agreement and Waiver
Please use the Volunteer Agreement and Waiver template for all ongoing or long term volunteer programs as described in the checklist and guidelines.