TBR Form V-1 Rev. 10/13/10
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING/AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY
AND
___________________________________
VOLUNTEER NAME
1. The volunteer understands that he/she is not to be considered an employee, agent or independent contractor
employed by the University 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 University with regard to
any third parties. Moreover, the volunteer agrees to avoid giving the impression of having apparent authority to
bind or represent the University with regard to third parties. Accordingly, the volunteer may not sign or enter into
any agreements or contracts on behalf of the University.
3. The volunteer understands that {T.C.A. 9-8-307(h) 8-42-101(a)(3)} extends certain protection to individuals who
are participants in volunteer programs which are operated under the authorization of a state agency or
department. The volunteer understands that under the above-referenced law, he/she is immune from suit to the
same extent 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 University 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
University without specific written authorization from the president of the University.
6. The volunteer and the University agree that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the execution or performance of this Agreement.
7. Tennessee Tech University, 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 Tennessee
Tech University.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I, ___________________________________, Banner ID: T________________________, 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 Tennessee Tech University. This agreement is effective from _____________________ to ___________________.
Signature of Volunteer:__________________________________________________ Date:___________________
Recommendation of Approval of Statement of Understanding/Agreement:
Administrative Supervisor of Volunteer (print, then sign):_____________________________________________________
Department: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Approval of Statement of Understanding/Agreement:
Director of Human Resources: _________________________________ Date: ___________________________________
