The agreement must be approved by the administrative supervisor and the president. Documentation is forwarded to the Human Resources Office for processing to the State Board of Claims. Moreover, the volunteer agrees to avoid giving the impression of having apparent authority to bind or represent the College with regard to third parties. Accordingly, the volunteer may not sign or enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of the College. For actions taken in the course of performing volunteer services, which are neither willful, malicious or criminal, or acts or omissions done for personal gain, an authorized volunteer is immune from suit in the same manner as state employees.
Persons injured by the actions of a volunteer are able to file a claim directly against the state.
The volunteer acknowledges that the College shall have no liability for personal injury or property damage which may be suffered by the volunteer, unless such injury or damages directly results from the negligent act or omissions of state employees or authorized volunteers. Any and all negligence claims shall be expressly limited to claims approved by the Claims Commission. The volunteer and the College agree that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in the execution or performance of this agreement. Pellissippi State Technical Community College, The Tennessee Board of Regents, the State of Tennessee and their respective employees shall have no liability unless specifically provided for this Agreement. This agreement may be terminated at any time upon written notice of the volunteer or the president of Pellissippi State Technical Community College.