Southern Oregon University is committed to enhancing the education of its students and the ongoing collaboration with local, state, tribal, national, and global partners through the expertise and contributions of Affiliates, Affiliate Faculty, and Volunteers*.  Due to processing and compliance requirements, requests for affiliate and volunteer opportunities must be requested at least 3 weeks in advance.  Service opportunities are typically for 1 year and must be re-certified annually.  

The Sponsoring Department/Unit Manager is responsible for the oversight of all affiliate/volunteer activities and for assessing the risks associated with those services. The following resources are intended to assist University personnel in identifying, understanding, and complying with the requirements of the volunteer program and effectively managing the risks and requirements.

*The Office of Human Resource, in consultation with appropriate administrative offices, and the Office of General Counsel has the authority to determine whether services provided to SOU represent Affiliate & Volunteer Service or an employment relationship pursuant to the interpretation of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Internal Revenue Services regulations.