MCO 5380.2 — Marine Corps Volunteer Services Managment

MCO 5380.2 governs the acceptance of voluntary services and management of volunteers in Marine Corps programs and activities.

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  • Publication number: MCO 5380.2
  • Title: MARINE CORPS VOLUNTEER SERVICES MANAGMENT
  • Date: 18 Sep 2015
  • Proponent: 05000 General Admin & Management
  • Status: New

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MCO 5380.2 establishes standardized procedures for accepting voluntary services, including requirements for accepting officials, volunteer supervision, background checks, reimbursement, and reporting. It addresses volunteer services supporting Marine Corps programs and activities within APF activities and NAFIs.

Applies to: The contents of this Order apply to volunteer services supporting Marine Corps programs and activities.

Topics covered

  • Voluntary services acceptance
  • Marine Corps volunteer programs
  • Volunteer supervision
  • Specified volunteers
  • Volunteer reimbursement
  • Accepting officials
  • Volunteer status reporting

Questions and answers

What status must military members and civilian employees have to be considered volunteers?

Military members and civilian employees must be in an off-duty status to be considered a volunteer. (paragraph 2)

Can Marine Corps volunteers engage in fundraising activities?

Volunteers are not authorized to engage in fundraising activities while performing volunteer services. (paragraph 2)

What form must be completed before volunteer services begin?

Ensure DD Form 2793, Volunteer Agreement for Appropriated Fund Activities (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFIs) is completed and submitted to accepting official prior to the start of volunteer services. (paragraph 1)

How must volunteers be supervised?

Volunteers must be supervised to the same extent as compensated employees providing similar services. (paragraph 2)

Are background checks required for specified volunteers?

Background checks for specified volunteers are required per reference (b). (paragraph 2)

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