P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 1036

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§ 1036. General duties of the organizations that employ volunteers

The organizations that employ volunteers have a series of general duties towards the latter by virtue of the volunteer services received, to wit:

(a) To treat them without discrimination, respecting their freedom, dignity and privacy, as well as their beliefs.

(b) To give them due orientation regarding the organization and the duties and responsibilities assigned to them within said organization, and to provide, whenever applicable, the resources and materials needed for them to render their services adequately.

(c) Promote their active participation in the organization pursuant to its statutes and any other applicable rules.

(d) To provide adequate safety and hygiene conditions to them, according to the nature and characteristics of the services they render.

(e) To give them due recognition for the social and moral value of their contributions as volunteers toward the achievement of the goals of the organization.

A written list of such duties shall be delivered by all organizations to their volunteers.

History —Sept. 8, 2004, No. 261, § 14, eff. 90 days after Sept. 8, 2004.