How to Screen Post Volunteers: 8 Tips to Follow When Looking for Volunteers

Originally published in September 2020. Updated September 2025. Volunteers help contribute the skills, manpower and enthusiasm your organization needs to succeed without breaking the bank. But bringing new volunteers into your Post also presents risk, and that’s why all Posts need to screen volunteers. We would all like to believe volunteers get involved in causes and organizations for the right reasons, but this isn’t always the case. Poor decision-making, dishonesty [...]

By |2026-01-02T15:22:44+00:00September 18, 2025|Member safety, Post insurance|
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What to Know About Workers’ Compensation and Volunteer Accident Insurance

Even with the best training and safety precautions, it's still a possibility that one day one of your workers or volunteers could be hurt in an accident. Even a minor injury could result in a major medical bill, that in turn could lead to a lawsuit for your Post. Employees and volunteers are at the heart of your Post, so it's important that you protect them while also protecting your [...]

By |2025-12-27T02:05:47+00:00October 6, 2021|Member safety, Post insurance|
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Your Guide to Working with Vendors

Working with vendors can be extremely beneficial to your Post. Specialized vendors who handle your Post's food and beverage, alcohol, cleaning or technical needs can be a big help, boosting efficiency while saving on costs. But working with vendors also presents some challenges. Partnering with a vendor can expose your Post to added risk, so it's important to minimize the chance of potential problems. The right level of insurance protection [...]

By |2025-12-27T03:53:44+00:00November 25, 2020|Post insurance|
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How to Handle Workers’ Compensation Claims

Despite how successful your Post’s risk management program is, Post members and volunteers can still get injured at your Post. Workers’ Compensation insurance provides coverage for “on-the-job” injuries, including medical expenses and lost wages. This coverage applies regardless of fault and is written to follow individual state laws. Some states require this coverage, while others highly encourage it. Because workers’ compensation claims are different from case to case, there is [...]

By |2025-12-27T03:54:23+00:00July 17, 2018|Post insurance|
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