When a VRC refers a volunteer to an outside organization, the VRC limits its exposure to certain risks because the receiving organization assumes responsibility for the volunteer. The VRC staff uses a Volunteer Intake Form to gather enough information to make an appropriate referral. The VRC does not verify the identity or licenses of, conduct background checks on, or perform other screening of a volunteer it refers to another organization; those tasks are the responsibility of the receiving organization. See Appendix Volunteer Intake Form
Hamilton County Emergency Management assumes responsibility for any volunteers working under the auspices of its jurisdiction. Hamilton County does not assume responsibility for volunteers working under the