MCE Volunteer Policy

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MCE Volunteer Policy

• Part II Individual Policy Definitions and
  Explanations

Created by the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Curriculum
Committee
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Introduction

• Individual policy explanations
• University of Maryland College Park
• State of Maryland
• Federal Government
• For the purpose of this training
• Anything required/prohibited of faculty or staff
  also applies to volunteers
• See web sites for additional information

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Brief Extension History

• Washington, Jefferson Lincoln
• Morrill Act of 1862
• Morrill Act of 1890
• Hatch Act of 1887
• Smith/Lever Act of 1914
• Native American Land Grant Act of 1994

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MCE Mission

• Develop, integrate and deliver relevant and
  accurate research-based knowledge and educational
  programs
• Engage communities, groups and agencies in
  decision making to achieve
• Economic prosperity
• Stewardship of resources
• Quality of Life

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MCE Structure

• Unit of AGNR
• Dean
• Acting Associate Dean and Director
• Assistant Directors as State Program Leaders
• Regional Directors
• County Extension Directors
• State, Regional and Area Specialists
• County Faculty and Staff

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Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA)

• Immunity from Suit for MCE Volunteers
• Negligence, Ordinary Care Tort
• Scope of Duties (Position Description)
• Appointment Training Procedures
• Gross Negligence
• Intentional Misconduct or Malice
• Invasion of Privacy
• Legal Representation

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Universal Precautions

• What are Universal Precautions?
• Precautions used when
• Providing first aid
• Handling blood or bodily fluids
• Intended to prevent transmission of
• Hepatitis
• HIV infections
• Other contagious diseases

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Universal Precautions include

• Personal protective barriers
• Proper handling of protective barriers
• Effective hand washing
• Seeking medical attention when needed
• Cleaning/disinfecting surfaces
• Bleach and water at 1 to 10 strength
• Using pick-ups for sharp objects

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Other Precautions to Consider

• Do not share personal items
• Store personal items in separate areas
• Participants attend to their own 1st aid needs
  and dispose of their own waste
• Wear gloves to dispose of personal litter
• First Aid and Spill kits
• Envelope of Life including health form

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HIV AIDS

• No Mandatory Testing
• Confidentiality
• Universal Precautions
• Treatment Protocol
• No University Services for Volunteers
• Reporting Requirement

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Drug Alcohol Abuse

• Prohibited on University property at activities
• Rules Standards of Conduct
• Capable of performing duties
• Employees and volunteers are prohibited from
• Abusing alcohol or drugs
• Controlled substances offenses
• Alcohol driving offense
• Working and volunteering under the influence
• Law Enforcement Agency Investigation
• Disciplinary Sanctions

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Smoking Policy

• Federal State Guidelines
• Smoke-Free Environment
• Prohibited in indoor locations
• Prohibited outside within 15 feet of
• Building Entrance
• Air Intake Duct
• Window

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Child Protection Abuse

• Maryland Code
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to
• Local Department of Social Services
• Local Law Enforcement Agency
• Educators and volunteers must report within 48
  hours

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Sexual Harassment

• Unwelcome Sexual Advances
• Unwelcome Sexual Requests
• Other Unwelcome Sexual Behavior
• Informal Complaint
• Formal Complaint

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Affirmative Action

• Open to All
• Without regard to
• All Reasonable Efforts
• Record Keeping

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Americans with Disabilities Act

• Accessibility Issues
• Visual Hearing Impairments
• Advanced Notification
• Reasonable Accommodations

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Risk Management Procedures

• What is Risk Management?
• Goals
• Overview of the Process
• Identify the Risk
• Measure the Risk

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Risk Management (continued)

• Controlling or Financing Risk
• Avoid, Eliminate or Reduce Risk
• Transfer Risk Control to Others
• Retain the Risk
• Transfer Financial Responsibility to Others
• Insure the Risk
• Manage Claims and Losses
• MCE Incident and Accident Reports
• Monitor and Make Changes

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Credits

• Thanks to the Maryland 4-H Volunteer Curriculum
  Committee for developing this presentation and
  especially to Dr. Debbie Bowman for her
  significant contribution. Rebecca Davis,
• Karol Dyson and Aaron Gravelle
• also contributed. Dan Tabler
• was the principal author.