Volunteer Assignments

Volunteer Assignments in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics range from learning experiences for high school students, to interested community members assisting with research, to collaborative research with peers from industry and other research institutions. Each volunteer assignment in the College deserves recognition for its contribution to the College. Volunteers agree to provide a service in exchange for no paid compensation, and the College wishes to recognize that service with an appropriate title, and additional benefits appropriate to the appointment. Volunteer Assignment forms notify the college of a volunteer’s intent to work under the supervision of a College employee. The Dean is the appointing authority for volunteers in the CNSM. In addition to the University requirement for a Volunteer Assignment form to be on file for all volunteers, the CNSM requires a statement from the supervisor stating the volunteer’s qualifications to work in the proposed assignment.

Safety training is mandated for all employees in the College, and this includes volunteer employees as well. When a volunteer is appointed, the Safety Office is notified. All volunteer employees need to complete the required safety training prior to working the College. If the volunteer is off-site, contact the Safety Office (x. 55623) or scisfty@csulb.edu make arrangements.

Matriculated* students volunteering over the summer to receive credits for that work in the fall are considered regularly enrolled students. They are not volunteers. Their student status applies. NO ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK IS NEEDED. However, if they will be working UNSUPERVISED in a lab or in the field, SAFETY TRAINING IS REQUIRED.

* Matriculated: students who were enrolled in the spring term and are enrolled for classes in the fall through regular enrollment (not Open University).

CNSM Volunteer Appointment Requirements

1. Completed Volunteer Assignment Form (Available online)
2. Supporting statement from supervisor addressed to the Dean. Include volunteer(s) qualification(s) and the duration of appointment.
3. C.V. for Research Associate appointments.
4. Parental participation & approval for high school students (16-18 years).
5. Safety Training