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The Volunteer Agreement For Nonprofit is an essential document for German nonprofit organizations engaging volunteers in their operations. It serves to formalize the relationship between the organization and volunteers while maintaining compliance with German voluntary service regulations, tax laws, and data protection requirements. This agreement is particularly important in Germany, where there's a clear legal distinction between voluntary work (ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit) and employment relationships. The document should be used whenever a nonprofit organization engages volunteers for regular or project-based activities, ensuring proper documentation of the voluntary nature of the relationship, outlining responsibilities, establishing expense reimbursement procedures within tax-free limits, and addressing insurance and liability matters. It includes specific provisions required under German law, such as GDPR compliance and accident insurance coverage, while providing flexibility to accommodate various types of voluntary engagements.

1. Parties: Identification of the nonprofit organization and the volunteer, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief description of the organization's activities and the context of the volunteer engagement

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement, including 'Voluntary Service', 'Expense Reimbursement', and other relevant terms

4. Nature of Relationship: Clear statement that this is a voluntary arrangement and not an employment relationship

5. Volunteer Responsibilities: Description of the volunteer's role, activities, and expected time commitment

6. Organization's Commitments: The organization's obligations to the volunteer, including support, training, and supervision

7. Duration and Time Commitment: Period of volunteering and any specific scheduling arrangements

8. Expenses and Reimbursement: Policy on expense reimbursement and any voluntary allowances within German tax law limits

9. Insurance and Liability: Insurance coverage provided and liability limitations

10. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions regarding the handling of volunteer's personal data

11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and organizational privacy

12. Health and Safety: Health and safety obligations of both parties

13. Termination: Provisions for ending the volunteer relationship by either party

14. Governing Law: Confirmation that the agreement is governed by German law