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A volunteer helps an older adult step out of a vehicle. The curb is uneven, and the client loses balance. In seconds, a ...
04/28/2026

A volunteer helps an older adult step out of a vehicle. The curb is uneven, and the client loses balance. In seconds, a routine interaction becomes an injury and a potential claim.

Organizations that provide physical assistance often underestimate how quickly these situations create exposure. When volunteers help with mobility, the risk of injury rises, and so does volunteer liability.

A volunteer shows up to help, completes an assignment, and later faces an allegation of wrongdoing. Maybe a client claim...
04/21/2026

A volunteer shows up to help, completes an assignment, and later faces an allegation of wrongdoing. Maybe a client claims injury, or property goes missing. Maybe the accusation is entirely false. What happens next?

Volunteer liability insurance plays a critical role, but insurance alone does not solve the problem. Clear procedures and risk-management

With spring here, many organizations ramp up outdoor projects. Community cleanups, minor repairs, and weekend “fix-it” e...
04/14/2026

With spring here, many organizations ramp up outdoor projects. Community cleanups, minor repairs, and weekend “fix-it” efforts bring volunteers together to make a visible impact. These projects may seem simple, but they often involve ladders, tools, lifting, and uneven terrain. So, they involve risk.

The practical answer is volunteer accident insurance. This coverage helps address injuries that occur while volunteers are performing

Volunteer Appreciation Week, highlighted by initiatives like National Volunteer Week, gives organizations a chance to ce...
04/07/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week, highlighted by initiatives like National Volunteer Week, gives organizations a chance to celebrate the people who power their mission. Many nonprofits focus on recognition alone. Recognition matters, but now is also an opportunity to strengthen nonprofit risk management.

Recognition matters, but now is also an opportunity to strengthen nonprofit risk management.

What is volunteer auto liability, and does our nonprofit need it? Many leaders assume transportation risk begins and end...
03/24/2026

What is volunteer auto liability, and does our nonprofit need it? Many leaders assume transportation risk begins and ends with a traffic collision. In reality, exposure starts the moment a volunteer pulls up for a pickup and continues until the client is safely inside the destination.

VIS helps organizations understand how volunteer auto liability fits into a broader risk-management strategy.

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03/23/2026

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Tax season and spring fundraising campaigns typically increase donation volume, donor data collection, and financial act...
03/16/2026

Tax season and spring fundraising campaigns typically increase donation volume, donor data collection, and financial activity. That makes this the right time to strengthen your nonprofit risk-management approach.

Tax season and spring fundraising campaigns typically increase donation volume, donor data collection, and financial activity. That makes this the right time to strengthen your nonprofit risk-management approach.

Spring is event season for nonprofits. Calendars fill quickly with charity walks, 5Ks, galas, auctions, festivals, and c...
03/03/2026

Spring is event season for nonprofits. Calendars fill quickly with charity walks, 5Ks, galas, auctions, festivals, and community cleanups. Amid all that momentum, one question can get pushed aside: Are we fully protected if something goes wrong?

Before your first guest checks in, it’s smart to review your nonprofit liability insurance and your volunteer coverage strategy.

Nonprofits depend on goodwill, flexibility, and people who are willing to step up. But when volunteer roles are loosely ...
02/24/2026

Nonprofits depend on goodwill, flexibility, and people who are willing to step up. But when volunteer roles are loosely defined, that flexibility can turn into exposure. Clear expectations are a cornerstone of strong nonprofit risk management.

Clear expectations are a cornerstone of strong nonprofit risk management. Volunteers who do not know where their role begins and ends are more likely to get hurt, overstep boundaries, or create liability for the organization.

Service projects often attract youth volunteers and school volunteer groups, especially for short-term or seasonal effor...
02/17/2026

Service projects often attract youth volunteers and school volunteer groups, especially for short-term or seasonal efforts like food drives, community cleanups, or special events. These groups bring enthusiasm and fresh energy, which nonprofits value. They also introduce different risk considerations that deserve attention before the project begins.

That is where nonprofit volunteer insurance fits into the conversation. When volunteers are minors or part of an organized school group

A volunteer offers to drive a client to a medical appointment. Another helps carry supplies into a building. Someone els...
02/10/2026

A volunteer offers to drive a client to a medical appointment. Another helps carry supplies into a building. Someone else steps in to calm an upset client. These moments feel routine and generous, but they also introduce risks.

Yes, a nonprofit can be held liable for its volunteers' actions, which is why volunteer liability insurance exists. It addresses a specific gap that many organizations do not recognize until a claim appears.

Many nonprofit leaders feel a moment of hesitation when the topic of background checks comes up. Volunteers are mission-...
02/03/2026

Many nonprofit leaders feel a moment of hesitation when the topic of background checks comes up. Volunteers are mission-driven people, often well-known to staff, and screening can feel uncomfortable.

When applied consistently, volunteer screening plays a meaningful role in managing volunteer liability and protecting the organization,

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