45 C.F.R. Subpart F—Responsibilities of a Volunteer Station
Title 45 - Public Welfare
The sponsor may function as a volunteer station, provided that no more than 5% of the total number of volunteers budgeted for the project are assigned to it in administrative or support positions. This limitation does not apply to the assignment of volunteers to other programs administered by the sponsor or special volunteer activities of the project. The RSVP project itself may function as a volunteer station or may initiate special volunteer activities provided the Corporation agrees that these activities are in accord with program objectives and will not hinder overall project operations. A volunteer station shall undertake the following responsibilities in support of RSVP volunteers: (a) Develop volunteer assignments that impact critical human and social needs, and regularly assess those assignments for continued appropriateness; (b) Assign staff member responsible for day to day oversight of the placement of RSVP volunteers within the volunteer station and for assessing the impact of volunteers in addressing community needs; (c) Obtain a Letter of Agreement for an RSVP volunteer assigned in-home. The Letter of Agreement shall comply with all Federal, State and local regulations; (d) Keep records and prepare reports as required; (e) Comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including reasonable accommodation for RSVP volunteers with disabilities; and (f) Provide assigned RSVP volunteers the following support: (1) Orientation to station and appropriate in-service training to enhance performance of assignments; (2) Resources required for performance of assignments including reasonable accommodation; (3) Supervision while on assignment; (4) Appropriate recognition; and (5) Provide for the safety of RSVP volunteers assigned to it. (g) Undertake such other responsibilities as may be necessary to the successful performance of RSVP volunteers in their assignments or as agreed to in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Title 45: Public Welfare
PART 2553—THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Subpart F—Responsibilities of a Volunteer Station
§ 2553.61 When may a sponsor serve as a volunteer station?
§ 2553.62 What are the responsibilities of a volunteer station?
