(6) Provide supervision. Identify supervisory channels for the volunteer and clearly
describe the work to be accomplished. Follow up on the job as you would with a paid staff
member.
(7) Keep records. The supervisor will monitor the hours worked by each volunteer.
(8) Develop a volunteer plan. A volunteer plan is a synopsis of the information resulting
from paragraphs 10-3a(1) through (7) above. Such a plan should be included as an appendix to
the project "Operational Management Plan." A Corps Volunteer Coordinator's Handbook (EP
1130-2-429), has been developed to assist coordinators in the formation of the volunteer plan and
the overall operation of the volunteer program.
b. Most individuals can qualify to become volunteers for the Corps. It doesn't matter if
the person is receiving pay, academic credit, or other types of compensation from sources other
than the Corps; if the Corps is not paying for the work that is done, the person can be considered
a volunteer. Individuals convicted of crimes and participating in court-approved probation, work
release, or alternate sentencing programs may serve as volunteers at the discretion of the
accepting official; however, no person referred from a court-approved program, who has been
convicted of any violent crime, crime against person, or crime involving the use of a weapon shall
be utilized in the Corps of Engineers volunteer program in any manner.
c. Volunteers must be qualified to perform the work assigned. Additionally, they must be
physically able to do the work. The accepting official may request the volunteer to complete a
Standard Form 256, Self-identification of Handicap, or obtain a medical examination if there is a
question regarding the volunteer's ability to perform assigned work. In special circumstances, the
cost of medical examinations may be considered incidental expenses of the volunteer. These
circumstances should reflect the need for medical examination and the value of the voluntary
services that the Corps would receive.
d. Volunteers will not be used to displace any personnel of the Corps of Engineers. They
may, however, perform duties which once were, or are presently, performed by Corps personnel
or contractors. Volunteers should not be required to perform any type of work that he or she
does not feel comfortable doing or does not willingly agree to do. Volunteers who are assigned
to operate machinery or equipment (such as chain saws, power shop tools, or specialized
equipment) must first have demonstrated their proficiency in the operation of that equipment and
their understanding of safety requirements to the satisfaction of the supervisor and the accepting
official.
e. Voluntary service may be accepted by any official designated by Commanders or their
representatives.
f. Voluntary service may be accepted from individuals or from members of organized
groups. Volunteers will be recruited and service accepted without regard to race, creed, religion,
age, sex, color, national origin, or handicap.
g. Whenever possible, volunteers will be provided a work environment which is
equivalent to that provided for Corps personnel performing similar duties. Volunteers will not
normally be used in work assignments in which Corps personnel would receive hazardous duty
pay. The same safety training and briefings provided to Corps personnel in a given circumstance
will also be provided to volunteers. This should include the review of an "Activity Hazard
Analysis." Injuries to volunteers will be reported in the same manner as those involving Corps
personnel. The reporting procedures will be the same except that item 17 of ENG Form 3394,
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