1. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to establish a volunteer program to expand youth opportunities for educational and recreational experiences and to provide youth with increased social interactions.
2. (b) Volunteer Council. A volunteer council will be located in each city where a TYC facility exists. Volunteer councils will be organized as nonprofit corporations with tax exempt status. The councils' role includes informing the community about TYC, advising TYC of community interests and concerns, advocating for juveniles, and assisting in providing resources for juveniles.

3. (c) Volunteer Program.

   1. (1) The administrator of community relations shall administer TYC volunteer programs.
   2. (2) Volunteers will be recruited, screened, and selected from all cultural and socioeconomic segments of the community.
   3. (3) Volunteers will be oriented to the program and receive training before being assigned to work with youth.
   4. (4) Volunteers must agree in writing to abide by federal, state and agency laws, policies and rules of confidentiality.
   5. (5) Volunteers will be systematically, officially registered and provided proper identification as volunteers.
   6. (6) Volunteers shall not perform professional services for TYC unless certified or licensed to perform those services.
4. (d) Youth as Volunteers. Qualified youth will be encouraged and assisted in participating in volunteer activities in the community.

Source Note:The provisions of this §385.8145 adopted to be effective December 31, 1996, 21 TexReg 11819; amended to be effective August 19, 2002, 27 TexReg 7545; transferred effective June 4, 2012, as published in the Texas Register June 22, 2012, 37 TexReg 4639.