ROCKWALL COUNTY VIP Volunteers Informed & Prepared

Public Health Emergency Support Volunteer Organization

Volunteers are protected from legal liability:

Under the federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, people who volunteer for governmental entities cannot be held liable for any harm they may cause while engaged in volunteer activity (except for a harm caused by operation of a motor vehicle or a harm caused by criminal conduct or gross or reckless misconduct).

Current Statutory Efforts to Control Volunteer Liability Exposure:

• Federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
• Sate Volunteer Protection Acts
• Good Samaritan Laws - Liability for Emergency Care
• Charitable Immunity & Liability Act of 1987 Texas Law

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TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers in the United States may receive tax deductions from the federal government on many costs associated with volunteering, such as: mileage, parking and other travel expenses. When volunteers drive their own vehicles to perform volunteer duties, the IRS permits a standard mileage deduction.  For more information go to http://www.irs.gov to review Publication #526 Charitable Contributions.

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