Of 301a

OMB 0596-0080 (Expires 12/2013)

Volunteer Services Agreement for Natural Resources Agencies
for Individuals or Groups
Please print when completing this form
Site Name/Project Leader

Agency

Reimbursement (if any)

Name of Volunteer or Group Leader – Last, First, Middle

Age (If Individual Agreement)
Under 18
18-25

26-55

Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Yes
No Visa Type

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Email Address

State

56 and Older

Street Address

City

Zip

IF VOLUNTEER IS UNDER AGE 18 – Name of Parent or Legal
Guardian

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Email Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip

I affirm that I am the parent/guardian of the above named volunteer. I understand that the agency volunteer program does not provide
compensation, except as otherwise provided by law; and that the service will not confer on the volunteer the status of a Federal employee.
I have read the attached description of the service that the volunteer will perform.
I give my permission
for
to participate in the specified volunteer activity sponsored
by

at
(Name of Sponsoring Organization, if applicable)

From

(Name of Volunteer Duty Station)

to
(Date)

(Date)

(Parent/Guardian Signature)

(Date)

Emergency Contact Name

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Email Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip

GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL COMPLETES THIS SECTION
Description of service to be performed. Include details such as time and schedule commitment, use of personal equipment,
government vehicle, skills required (note certifications if necessary), level of physical activity required, etc. Attach the complete job
description and job hazard analysis to this form. If this is a group agreement, the leader is to provide the group name, a complete list of
group participants to be attached to this form, and parental approval (above) completed for each volunteer under the age of 18.

Government Vehicle required?

Yes

No

Personal Vehicle to be used?

Yes

No

Valid State Driver’s License
International Driver’s License
Please verify that the volunteer is in possession of one of these documents.
DO NOT keep a copy of the document for his/her file.

Optional Form 301a (09/2010)
USDA-USDI

OMB 0596-0080 (Expires 12/2013)
I understand that I will not receive any compensation for the above service and that volunteers are NOT considered Federal employees
for any purpose other than tort claims and injury compensation. I understand that volunteer service is not creditable for leave accrual or
any other employee benefits. I also understand that either the government or I may cancel this agreement at any time by notifying the
other party.
I understand that my volunteer position may require a reference check, background investigation, and/or a criminal history inquiry in
order for me to perform my duties.
I understand that all publications, films, slides, videos, artistic or similar endeavors, resulting from my volunteer services as specifically
stated in the attached job description, will become the property of the United States, and as such, will be in the public domain and not
subject to copyright laws.
I understand the health and physical condition requirements for doing the work as described in the job description and at the project
location, and certify that the statement I have checked below is true:
I know of no medical condition or physical limitation that may adversely affect my ability to provide this service.
I do know of a medical condition or physical limitation that may adversely affect my ability to provide this service and have explained
it to ___________________________________________________.
(Name of Agency Official)
I do hereby volunteer my services as described above, to assist in agency-authorized work. I agree to follow all applicable safety
guidelines.
(Signature of Volunteer)
(Date)
The above-named agency agrees, while this arrangement is in effect, to provide such materials, equipment, and facilities that are
available and needed to perform the service described above, and to consider you as a Federal employee only for the purposes of tort
claims and injury compensation to the extent not covered by your volunteer group, if any.

(Signature of Government Representative)

(Date)

Termination of Agreement
Volunteer requests formal evaluation

Yes

No

Evaluation Completed
(Date)

Agreement terminated on
(Date)

(Signature of Government Representative)
Public Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 05960080. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection
of information.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of the Interior (USDI) prohibit discrimination in all programs and activities on
the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410
or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA and USDI are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Privacy Act Statement
Collection and use is covered by Privacy Act System of Records OPM/GOVT-1 and USDA/OP-1, and is consistent with the provisions of 5 USC
552a (Privacy Act of 1974), which authorizes acceptance of the information requested on this form. The data will be used to maintain official
records of volunteers of the USDA and USDI for the purposes of tort claims and injury compensation. Furnishing this data is voluntary, however
if this form is incomplete, enrollment in the program cannot proceed.

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Optional Form 301a (09/2010)
USDA-USDI