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Most people assume that if a volunteer uses their own car and their own gas, their own insurance covers whatever happens...
05/26/2026

Most people assume that if a volunteer uses their own car and their own gas, their own insurance covers whatever happens. That’s often true — as far as it goes. The problem isn’t that personal auto insurance won’t respond. The problem is that it may not respond with enough.

Volunteer automobile liability insurance exists to solve exactly that problem: giving volunteers the additional protection they need

A successful fundraiser, festival, or 5K can draw record attendance and community excitement. But what liability risks d...
05/19/2026

A successful fundraiser, festival, or 5K can draw record attendance and community excitement. But what liability risks do nonprofits face at high-traffic events? The answer often comes down to what happens in the details. Volunteers directing crowds, managing parking lots, or monitoring entryways can unintentionally create exposure if risks are not clearly defined and controlled.

That is why understanding your nonprofit liability insurance matters before event day. Volunteers often serve as your front line,

Spring and summer are peak seasons for outdoor volunteering — trail restoration, community gardens, neighborhood cleanup...
05/12/2026

Spring and summer are peak seasons for outdoor volunteering — trail restoration, community gardens, neighborhood cleanups, and outdoor events. They’re also peak seasons for three health risks that rarely feel urgent until they are.

The answer has two parts: proactive safety protocols built into every outdoor shift, plus volunteer accident insurance that covers

Go ahead. Pull up your nonprofit’s website right now.Click “About Us.” Find “Leadership” or “Our Team.” Scroll through t...
05/05/2026

Go ahead. Pull up your nonprofit’s website right now.

Click “About Us.” Find “Leadership” or “Our Team.” Scroll through the names and bios, including contact information.

Is your volunteer manager there?

For most organizations, the answer is no.

And if you run a nonprofit that depends on engaging and protecting volunteers with volunteer insurance, that omission says something

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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