1. (1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075

2. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish policy that will help the department fulfill its volunteer goals:

   1. (a) To foster a respected and recognized volunteer community of appropriate size and quality that is capable of serving the rehabilitative, religious/spiritual, and other correctional needs of inmates from incarceration to reentry back to the community; and
   2. (b) Provide support to staff in furtherance of the mission of the department.

3. (3) Policy:

   1. (a) It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to utilize volunteers and student interns with appropriate training, guidance, and supervision as a means to enhance programs and further the mission of the department.
   2. (b) Volunteers serve at the pleasure of the department and are not considered employees.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

History

DOC 15-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-19-10
DOC 8-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-14-10 thru 1-10-11
DOC 7-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-9-04