We don't offer workers' comp to our volunteers -- we can't because we have a
state run system and it doesn't cover unpaid workers.  We do, however, carry
an inexpensive accident policy which provides $5,000 worth of coverage to
our volunteers if they are hurt while providing services for us.

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> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Catalina Island Museum Patricia Anne Moore or Stacey Otte
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 1998 2:01 PM
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> Subject: workers' comp for volunteers
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> We'd like to offer workers' comp to our volunteers which number about
> 150.  We need to assign a dollar value for their time and are wondering
> if other museums are offering wokers' comp and what dollar value they
> place on volunteers' time.
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
> Stacey Otte
> Catalina Island Museum
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