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Bonner County to draft volunteer and intern guidance after officials flag insurance and onboarding gaps
Summary
HR reported there is no countywide volunteer or intern policy; commissioners urged onboarding, sign-in, clarity on insurance and workers’ compensation coverage, and distinct definitions to avoid treating volunteers as employees.
Director Holmgren told the board Bonner County has many volunteers and no consistent written guidance governing their duties, insurance coverage, or onboarding.
"We currently do not have a policy providing guidance on the topic of volunteers or interns," Holmgren said, and noted she found a draft volunteer document created by county staff and auxiliary input from neighboring…
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