What happens if I get hurt while I’m working as a volunteer? Will I have to handle that myself?

California has a program, the Disaster Service Workers Program, that is the source of workers’ compensation for governmental volunteers. This program, subject to funding by the Legislature, would be the source of workers’ compensation in disaster circumstances for those government volunteers who may be injured in the course of their volunteer service. In order to be eligible for this program, a volunteer must be enrolled as a Disaster Service Worker. This involves registration and taking a loyalty oath. We intend for our Napa County volunteers to be properly registered and have the oath given them as part of this program. For other questions regarding worker's compensation, contact us at 707-253-4199.

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1. How do I register as a medical volunteer for Napa County?
2. Why should I volunteer in a program like this?
3. Why should I join a volunteer program now?
4. How does this impact my workplace? Does this mean I’ll be called away from my hospital to work somewhere else?
5. Am I obligated to respond to call outs if I join the Napa Medical Reserve Corps unit or become a Medical Volunteer?
6. Can I be sued for something that happens when I’m working as a volunteer?
7. What happens if I get hurt while I’m working as a volunteer? Will I have to handle that myself?
8. What if I am not currently working? I’m a retired professional. Can I volunteer?
9. How much am I going to have to do? I want to help… but I can’t do it forever!