Coverage Type

Volunteer Accident Insurance

Protect the people who give their time to serve your organization.

Volunteers are the backbone of churches, fire departments, nonprofits, and community organizations. When they're injured while serving, volunteer accident insurance provides immediate medical expense coverage—no fault required. It protects your volunteers and your organization from the financial impact of accidents.

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Affordable protection for your volunteer workforce

What Volunteer Accident Insurance Covers

Medical Expenses

Hospital bills, doctor visits, X-rays, surgery, and other medical costs resulting from accidents while volunteering. Coverage applies regardless of fault—no need to prove negligence.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Lump-sum benefits if a volunteer dies or loses limbs, sight, or hearing due to an accident while serving. Provides financial support to families during tragedy.

Disability Benefits

Income replacement benefits for volunteers who are temporarily or permanently disabled due to injuries sustained while performing volunteer duties.

Dental Injury

Coverage for dental treatment needed due to an accident, including repairs, crowns, or replacement of teeth damaged during volunteer activities.

Ambulance & Emergency Transport

Costs for ambulance, air ambulance, or other emergency transportation to medical facilities following a volunteer accident.

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Ongoing therapy and rehabilitation costs needed to recover from injuries sustained while volunteering.

What's NOT Covered

Volunteer accident insurance covers accidents, not all medical situations:

Illnesses or diseases (not accidents)
Pre-existing conditions aggravated by volunteering
Injuries during paid work (covered by workers comp)
Intentional self-harm
Injuries while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Injuries during excluded activities (often extreme sports)
Auto accidents while driving (covered by auto insurance)

Who Needs This Coverage?

Any organization that relies on volunteers should consider this protection:

Volunteer Fire Departments

Firefighters face significant injury risk during training and emergency response

Churches & Religious Organizations

Rely heavily on volunteer labor for programs and services

Nonprofits & Charities

Volunteers are essential to mission fulfillment

Youth Sports Leagues

Coaches, referees, and concession workers are typically volunteers

Community Service Organizations

Lions Clubs, Rotary, rescue squads, etc.

Schools & PTAs

Parent volunteers assist with events, field trips, and activities

Real Claims Examples

See how volunteer accident insurance helps in common scenarios:

Volunteer Firefighter Training Injury

Scenario: A volunteer firefighter breaks an ankle during a live burn training exercise. They require surgery and weeks of physical therapy.

Coverage: Volunteer accident insurance pays the medical expenses ($15,000), disability benefits during recovery, and rehabilitation costs—protecting both the volunteer and the department.

Fall During Church Workday

Scenario: A volunteer falls from a ladder while painting the fellowship hall, breaking their arm and requiring surgery.

Coverage: Volunteer accident insurance pays the $12,000 in medical bills directly, without the volunteer needing to use their personal health insurance or sue the church.

Youth Sports Coaching Injury

Scenario: A volunteer soccer coach tears their ACL while demonstrating a drill during practice.

Coverage: Coverage pays for surgery ($8,000), physical therapy ($3,000), and rehabilitation—totaling $11,000 in covered expenses.

Rescue Squad Member Injury

Scenario: A volunteer EMS member is injured while lifting a patient, suffering a back injury that requires treatment.

Coverage: Medical expenses, disability benefits during recovery, and rehabilitation costs are all covered under the volunteer accident policy.

Why Volunteer Accident Insurance Matters

This coverage benefits both your volunteers and your organization:

Protects volunteers who donate their time to your cause
Prevents lawsuits by providing immediate medical coverage
Demonstrates care for your volunteer workforce
Fills gaps in volunteers' personal health insurance
Helps recruit and retain quality volunteers
Affordable coverage for essential protection
No-fault coverage means no need to determine blame
Covers volunteers who may not have health insurance

What Affects Your Premium?

Volunteer accident premiums are generally affordable, with costs based on:

Number of Volunteers

More volunteers means more exposure and higher premiums

Type of Activities

Physical labor, emergency response, and outdoor activities carry higher risk

Coverage Limits

Higher medical expense limits cost more but provide better protection

AD&D Benefits

Higher accidental death and dismemberment limits increase premium

Geographic Scope

Coverage for mission trips or travel extends risk and cost

Age of Volunteers

Organizations with older volunteers may pay slightly more

Affordable Protection: Volunteer accident insurance is typically very affordable—often just a few dollars per volunteer annually. Many church, nonprofit, and fire department packages include this coverage. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to protect the people who serve your organization.

Protect Your Volunteers

Your volunteers give their time freely. Show them you care by providing protection if they're injured while serving. Let's find affordable coverage for your organization.

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