Oklahoma VOLUNTEER- DUTY OF CARE

• Category: Oklahoma Jury Instructions - Official - Civil - Negligence-Comparative Negligence
• State: Oklahoma
• Control #: OK-JURY-9-5-CV
• Format: Word

Description

VOLUNTEER- DUTY OF CARE Oklahoma VOLUNTEER- DUTY OF CARE is the legal obligation of a volunteer or volunteer organization to exercise reasonable care in providing services to the public. The purpose of this duty is to protect the public from foreseeable harm or injury. This duty includes such areas as ensuring the safety of volunteers, conducting background checks, providing adequate supervision and training, and taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency. Depending on the type of organization, there may be additional duties of care that volunteers must adhere to. Types of Oklahoma VOLUNTEER- DUTY OF CARE: 1. Safety and Supervision: Volunteers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of those served, including providing adequate supervision and training and taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency. 2. Background Checks: Volunteers must conduct background checks to verify the safety and suitability of potential volunteers. 3. Risk Management: Volunteers must assess and manage risks associated with their services, such as hazardous materials, physical safety, and financial risks. 4. Professionalism: Volunteers must act professionally and must adhere to the organization's policies and procedures. 5. Respect: Volunteers must treat those served with respect and must ensure that their services are provided in an ethical and non-discriminatory manner.

Oklahoma VOLUNTEER- DUTY OF CARE is the legal obligation of a volunteer or volunteer organization to exercise reasonable care in providing services to the public. The purpose of this duty is to protect the public from foreseeable harm or injury. This duty includes such areas as ensuring the safety of volunteers, conducting background checks, providing adequate supervision and training, and taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency. Depending on the type of organization, there may be additional duties of care that volunteers must adhere to. Types of Oklahoma VOLUNTEER- DUTY OF CARE: 1. Safety and Supervision: Volunteers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of those served, including providing adequate supervision and training and taking appropriate action in the event of an emergency. 2. Background Checks: Volunteers must conduct background checks to verify the safety and suitability of potential volunteers. 3. Risk Management: Volunteers must assess and manage risks associated with their services, such as hazardous materials, physical safety, and financial risks. 4. Professionalism: Volunteers must act professionally and must adhere to the organization's policies and procedures. 5. Respect: Volunteers must treat those served with respect and must ensure that their services are provided in an ethical and non-discriminatory manner.