1. (1) A minor may volunteer services for a nonprofit organization with the written consent of the minor’s parent and under the supervision of a responsible adult.
2. (2) No minor may volunteer in an occupation or place of employment deemed dangerous or prejudicial to the life, health, safety or welfare of the minor or other employees or frequenters as specified in ss. DWD 270.12 and 270.13.

3. (3) The organization for which the volunteer is serving shall provide insurance for on-duty injuries that may occur to the volunteer.

   Note: The department recommends that organizations obtain liability coverage to protect the volunteer in the event that the volunteer causes an injury to a third party.

4. (4) Minor volunteers may not be used to replace a paid employee.
5. (5) In this section, “volunteer service” includes service to a nonprofit organization under the graduation requirements of a school or school district.

History

History: CR 04-010: cr. Register November 2004 No. 587, eff. 12-1-04; CR 26-015: am. (3) Register May 2026 No. 845, eff. 6-1-26.