Although it is impossible to eliminate all risk, implementing practical actions and procedures that minimize risk is crucial to program sustainability. These practices include screening volunteers, performing background checks, and addressing liability and safety issues. Following are some of our most relevant resources related to this topic.

• Screening Resources
• Risk Management Resources for Tutoring and Mentoring Programs
• Risk Management Plan created by the Northwest Service Academy — Mt. Adams Center

Online Course

• Understanding Disability Legislation for National Service Programs

Effective Practices

• Helping to ensure the physical and mental health of members and service recipients
• Ensuring safety during service projects
• Writing a policies and procedures manual for a youth mentoring program

Lending Library

• Better Safe...Risk Management in Volunteer Programs & Community Service
• No Surprises: Harmonizing Risk and Reward in Volunteer Management
• Season of Hope: A Risk Management Guide for Youth-Serving Nonprofits

Related Website

• Nonprofit Risk Management Center