Purdue University has an institution-wide volunteer policy to ensure a safe environment for work, study and outreach for all of its constituents. The institution recognizes the vital role that volunteers play in accomplishing its mission of learning, discovery and engagement. This policy characterizes the relationship between the University and its volunteers and provides a mechanism for minimizing risk and protecting the interests of the volunteer, the University and the University community.

University policy: https://www.purdue.edu/policies/human-resources/vib2.html 

DSB Purdue University Volunteer Policy

     In order to remain compliant, alumni relations team is required to screen all Daniels School volunteers.

     Contact the alumni relations team with any questions.

Admin Manual on University Volunteers: https://www.purdue.edu/vpec/resources/operating-procedures/volunteers-manual/

Volunteers at Purdue FAQs: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mgrres/wrkplc/volunteer.php

Services Requiring a Volunteer Agreement

     Services that involve the following types of activities or access require a completed Volunteer Agreement. Refer to section 3 for more information on Volunteer Agreements.

• Key access to a building or facility
• Direct contact with minors or other vulnerable populations (e.g., patients, persons with mental disabilities)
• Direct contact with animals
• Access to cash, cash equivalents, checks, credit card account information or financial information of any kind
• Access to protected, personal, or other sensitive data or other confidential information
• Work in a laboratory
• Work in a facility in which biological, chemical, radiological or other hazardous materials are present
• Services that require travel of any kind (driver or passenger)
• Professional services

Additional Background Screening

Any services that require the completion of a Volunteer Agreement may also be services for which it would be in teh best interest of the University to require additional background screening.  Human Resources will assist department/units in assessing the need for additional screening, which may include the following:

• Educational verification
• License verification
• Employment verification
• Credit history check
• Criminal history check
• Limited criminal history check

     Departments/units must consult with Human Resources prior to conducting any additional background screening in order to ensure appropriate procedures are followed. The cost for background screening will be borne by the department/unit.

Volunteers must be checked in the below registries:

• Dru Sjodin National Sex Offendor public site: www.nsopw.gov/
• Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry: https://www.icrimewatch.net/index.php?AgencyID=54663&disc

Volunteer Reporting Tool: https://www.purdue.edu/bs/vbc/index.php