Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 15 - AGING SERVICES
Chapter 5 - SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Section 15-5-003 - SENIOR VOLUNTEERS

Current through September 17, 2024

003.01 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. An individual must meet the statutory requirement to serve as a senior volunteer.

003.01(A) AGE. An individual must be age 60 or older.

003.01(B) NON-DISCRIMINATION. Recruitment, selection and eligibility may not be restricted on the basis of education, experience, citizenship, race, color, creed, belief, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.

003.01(C) BACKGROUND CHECKS. Background checks must meet requirements as set forth by the State Unit on Aging.

003.02 SENIOR VOLUNTEER BENEFITS. Senior volunteers may receive:

(A) Transportation expenses to and from their residences and place where services are to be rendered;

(B) One free meal when reasonably available during each day that services are rendered;

(C) An annual physical examination; and

(D) Accident, personal liability, and excess auto insurance coverage while volunteering.

003.03 SENIOR VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments and activities may involve person-to-person relationships with the individuals served or include service to the volunteer station. Appropriate activities may include but are not limited to: personal care, nutrition duties, social or recreational activities, home management, information and advocacy, respite care, service senior center meals, and home delivered meals.

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