Individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) provide an important service and help ATCC further the mission of teaching, research, and public service. In turn, volunteers gain valuable experiences and a sense of personal satisfaction. 

These procedures are intended to help promote a productive, safe, and mutually beneficial environment for ATCC volunteers by setting appropriate expectations and clarifying roles and responsibilities for both the volunteers and their sponsoring departments or programs. 

Volunteers perform supplemental tasks that generally would not be completed without volunteer assistance. Volunteers are not to be used to eliminate the need for, or take the place of, paid staff. 

This procedure applies to individuals who: 

1. volunteer their services directly to ATCC, whether on an ad hoc basis or through a formal volunteer program, board, or committee, including spouses or partners of the college president performing ceremonial roles or otherwise engaged in a volunteer capacity on behalf of the college; 
2. provide services under the supervision of the college; and
3. receive no compensation for such services. 

Requirements for volunteers

The following requirements apply to volunteers. 

Compliance with policies 

Volunteers must comply with applicable college and Minnesota State policies and procedures pertaining to computers or other electronic resources, key issuance, and other policies or procedures related to their volunteer assignment. 

Background checks 

Before performing any activities for which background checks are required, a volunteer must submit to, and satisfactorily clear, the appropriate background check. Activities for which background checks are required include, but are not limited to, access to residence halls, performing athletic coaching duties, and providing psychotherapist services under Minnesota Statutes 604.20.