§ 16-6-103 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Qualified volunteer" means any person who of free will provides goods or services without financial compensation to or through any volunteer agency in connection with a volunteer program; (2) "Volunteer agency" means any volunteer program of all departments, institutions, and divisions of state government, community volunteer organization, or any not-for-profit corporation which has received a 501(c)(3) designation from the United States Internal Revenue Service, other than one established principally for the recreational benefit of its stockholders or members; and (3) "Volunteer activity" means any activity within the scope of any project, program, effort, or other regular activity sponsored by a volunteer agency with the intent to effect a charitable purpose or confer other public benefit, including, but not limited to, enhancement of the cultural, civic, religious, educational, scientific, or economic resources of the community.

Legislative History

Acts 1987, No. 390, § 3.