TBR/MSCC Form V-1
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING / AGREEMENT BETWEEN
MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Institution’s Name
AND
________________________________________________________
Volunteer’s Name
1. The volunteer understands that he/she is not to be considered an employee, agent or independent contractor employed by
the College for any purpose. The volunteer acknowledges that he/she will neither accept nor claim entitlement to any salary
or benefits of employment, including but not limited to insurance, retirement benefits, worker’s compensation, travel
expenses, or any other form of compensation of any kind.
2. The volunteer understands that he/she has no actual authority to bind or represent the College with regard to any third
parties. Moreover, the volunteer agrees to avoid giving the impression of having apparent authority to bind or represent the
College with regard to third parties. Accordingly, the volunteer may not sign or enter into any agreements or contracts on
behalf of the College.
3. The volunteer understands that {T.C.A. §§ 9-8-307(h) & 8-42-101(a)(3)} extends certain protections to individuals who are
participants in volunteer programs which are operated under the authorization of a state agency or department. For actions
taken in the course of performing volunteer services, which are neither willful, malicious nor criminal, or acts or omissions
done for personal gain, an authorized volunteer is immune from suit in the same manner as state employees. Persons
injured by the actions of a volunteer are able to file a claim directly against the state.
4. The volunteer acknowledges that the College shall have no liability for personal injury or property damage which may be
suffered by the volunteer, unless such injury or damage directly results from the negligent act or omissions of state employees
or authorized volunteers. Any and all negligence claims shall be expressly limited to claims approved by the Claims
Commission.
5. The volunteer acknowledges that he/she may not operate automotive or other state-owned equipment of the College without
specific written authorization of the president of the College.
6. The volunteer and the College agree that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, age, handicap, or national origin in the execution or performance of this Agreement.
7. Motlow State Community College, the Tennessee Board of Regents, the State of Tennessee and their respective employees
shall have no liability unless specifically provided for in this Agreement.
8. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon written notice of the volunteer or the president of Motlow State
Community College
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, _____________________________________(name of volunteer), have read and understand the above statement/agreement
and agree to abide by its terms and conditions while I am participating in volunteer activities at Motlow State Community College.
This agreement is effective from __________________ (date) through _________________________ (date) for
____________________________________________________________ (department).
Signature of Volunteer:____________________________________________________ Date:_________________________
Recommendation of Approval of Statement of Understanding/Agreement:
Administrative Supervisor of Volunteer:_______________________________________ Date:_________________________
Approval of Statement of Understanding/Agreement:
Executive Director of Human Resources:______________________________________ Date:_________________________
Copies to: Office of Human Resources
Volunteer Division/Department File
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