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Board to advertise for shelter volunteers, will check county insurance before recruiting
Summary
Commissioners approved a plan to advertise for volunteers to support shelter operations while exploring insurance coverage and liability limits; members suggested using Facebook, county pages and the local paper for recruitment.
The board agreed to seek volunteers to support shelter services in the short term while pursuing longer-term staffing options. One member recommended advertising on the county Facebook page and other local channels: "put it on that Facebook page, put it on the county page," a member said.
Commissioners asked county staff to contact the insurance carrier to confirm whether volunteers are covered under the county's umbrella policy and whether additional coverage is required. The board noted a volunteer program would need clear management and asked committees to identify a volunteer manager or recommend whether the county should hire staff under the sheriff's budget or through a budget allocation in a future cycle.
