Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1

To integrate social human resources and make the most effective use of the national strength willing to participate in volunteer service
To promote the virtue of volunteer service, promote social construction and improve the quality of life of the people.
Finalize the law.
Volunteer services shall be subject to the provisions of this Act. However, if other laws provide otherwise, such provisions shall prevail.

Article 2

The scope of application of this Act is the
Public interest service projects.
The service plan referred to in the preceding paragraph does not include simple, occasional, or volunteer work performed for family or friendship reasons.
Willing to serve project.

Article 3

The following definitions are used in this Act:
1. Voluntary service: People serve out of their own free will, not based on personal obligations or legal responsibilities, and with sincerity.
Contribute to society with knowledge, physical strength, labor, experience, technology, time, etc. without receiving compensation
To provide various auxiliary services for the purpose of improving the efficiency of public affairs and promoting social welfare
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2. Volunteers (hereinafter referred to as volunteers): those who provide voluntary services to the society.
3. Volunteer service employing unit: the agency, institution, school, legal person or government-established agency that employs volunteers.
Case group.

Chapter II Competent Authorities

Article 4

The competent authority referred to in this Act is the Ministry of Health and Welfare at the central level; the municipal government at the municipality level;
The county (city) serves as the county (city) government.
Matters stipulated in this Act that involve the responsibilities of the competent authorities of various industries shall be governed by the competent authorities of various industries.
Handle.
The rights, obligations, and recruitment of volunteers by competent authorities at all levels and competent authorities of various purposes as mentioned in the preceding two paragraphs
, education and training, rewards and commendations, welfare, protection, advocacy and complaint planning and management, and its responsibilities
as follows:
1. Competent authority: any competent authority in charge of social welfare services involving two or more purposes
Coordination of service work and other comprehensive planning matters.
2. Target business competent authorities: Any competent authority in charge of relevant social services, education, counseling, culture, science
, sports, firefighting and rescue, traffic safety, environmental protection, health care, cooperative development, economic
economy, research, development of volunteer manpower, development of joint activities and promotion of volunteer services, etc.
Agencies engaged in public interest work.

Article 5

The competent authorities and the competent authorities of various industries shall appoint dedicated personnel to handle matters related to volunteer services;
The number of personnel may be determined by the competent authorities and the competent authorities of various industries based on their actual business needs. For the whole
Coordinate planning, research, coordination and development of social resources, and innovative social service projects.
A volunteer service liaison meeting should be held at least once.
We should strengthen contact and guidance and provide necessary assistance to units that utilize volunteer services.

Article 5-1

The central competent authority shall conduct surveys and studies on volunteer services at least every five years and publish statistical reports.

Chapter 3 Responsibilities of Volunteer Service Utilization Units

Article 6

Volunteer service utilization units may recruit volunteers on their own or in a joint manner. When recruiting, they should
Project announcement.
Public and private business groups that collectively engage in voluntary services should sign a service agreement with the voluntary service utilization unit.
protocol.

Article 7

Volunteer service users should use volunteer service personnel in accordance with the volunteer service plan.
The volunteer service plan mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall include the recruitment, training, management, utilization, and guidance of volunteer service personnel.
, assessment and its services.
Before using the volunteer service, the user should submit a copy of the volunteer service plan and the registration certificate to
The competent authority and the competent authority of the target industry of the volunteer service plan shall register it and shall
Within one month, the voluntary service plan shall be reported to the competent authority and the relevant department of the voluntary service plan.
The industry competent authority shall keep it for inspection; if the period of use is more than two years, it shall be reported within two months after the end of the fiscal year.
The handling status shall be reported in writing to the competent authority and the competent authority of the purpose of the volunteer service plan for record.
The chapter on volunteer service users being government agencies, institutions, public schools or volunteer service users at all levels
If the purpose of the program is consistent with the voluntary service plan, it is exempted from the application for filing before use. But it should be
Within two months after the end of the period, the relevant authorities and the target business of the volunteer service program shall be notified of the handling situation.
The competent authority shall keep it for reference.
If the volunteer service user fails to register or keep records in accordance with the preceding two paragraphs, the purpose of the volunteer service plan
The competent authority of the industry shall not provide financial subsidies, and shall use it as a reference for service performance evaluation.

Article 8

When the competent authority and the competent authority of the business of the volunteer service plan accept the registration of the volunteer service plan in the previous article
If the volunteer service plan does not comply with the provisions of this Act or other laws and regulations, the volunteer service operator shall be notified immediately.
After the unit makes corrections, it shall be filed again.

Article 9

In order to improve the quality of volunteer services and protect the rights and interests of those who receive services, volunteer service utilization units should
Volunteers provide the following educational training:
1. Basic training.
2. Special training.
The training courses referred to in the first subparagraph of the preceding paragraph shall be prescribed by the central competent authority. The second training course consists of
The competent authority of the industry or each voluntary service utilization unit shall determine it based on their individual needs.

Article 10

Volunteer service utilization units should ensure that volunteers perform their duties in accordance with the content and characteristics of the volunteers’ work and in accordance with the safety and
Provide services in a hygienic and appropriate environment.

Article 11

Volunteer service utilization units should provide volunteers with necessary information and designate a person to be responsible for the supervision of volunteer services.
guide.

Article 12

Volunteer service utilization units should issue volunteer service certificates and service record books to their volunteers.
The management regulations for the volunteer service certificate and service record book referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be prescribed by the central competent authority.

Article 13

Work that requires a specialized professional license should be performed by licensed volunteers.

Chapter 4 Rights and Obligations of Volunteers

Article 14

Volunteers should have the following rights:
1. Receive education and training sufficient to perform the work to be performed.
2. Treat all persons equally and respect their freedom, dignity, privacy and beliefs.
3. Ensure that work is performed under appropriate safety and health conditions based on the nature and characteristics of the work.
4. Obtain complete information about the services provided.
5. Participate in the formulation, design, implementation and evaluation of volunteer service projects.

Article 15

Volunteers should have the following obligations:
1. Comply with the provisions of the Code of Ethics.
2. Comply with the regulations established by the volunteer service utilization unit.
3. Participate in the education and training provided by the volunteer service utilization unit.
4. Proper use of the volunteer service certificate.
5. When providing services, the rights of those being served should be respected.
6. Keep confidential the information obtained or learned through the services.
7. Refuse to collect compensation from those receiving services.
8. Properly preserve the available resources provided by the volunteer service utilization unit.
The code of ethics stipulated in the preceding paragraph shall be determined by the central competent authority in consultation with relevant agencies.

Chapter 5 Measures to Promote Voluntary Service

Article 16

Volunteer service utilization units should arrange accident insurance for volunteers and, when necessary, provide transportation and
Expenses for missed meals and special insurance, etc.

Article 17

Volunteer service utilization units will provide volunteers with good performance in participating in the service for further studies, further education, employment or
For those who need proof of volunteer service performance for other reasons, a service performance certificate may be issued.
The central competent authority shall convene the relevant departments in charge of each purpose business to
The agency and municipal, county (city) governments will discuss and determine it.

Article 18

The competent authorities of various industries may, depending on business needs, transfer obsolete equipment and facilities to relevant departments free of charge.
Willing to use the service unit.

Article 19

Volunteer service utilization units should regularly evaluate the service performance of individual volunteers and teams.
The competent authorities and the competent authorities of the target industries may select and reward those with outstanding service performance as mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
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The competent authorities and the competent authorities of the target industries shall be responsible for the agencies promoting volunteer services and the volunteer service utilization list
Regular evaluation of volunteer services is carried out.
The competent authorities and the competent authorities of the target industries may reward those with excellent evaluation results as mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
Those who perform well in volunteer service should be rewarded, and their performance may be included as part of their academic and employment results.
The incentive regulations referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be formulated by the competent authorities at all levels and the competent authorities of various industries.

Article 20

Volunteers who have served for three years or more and have served for more than 300 hours may submit supporting documents to the local
Apply to the relevant competent authority for the issuance of a volunteer service honor card.
Volunteers can enter public scenic spots that charge admission fees, recreational places without assigned seats, and cultural and educational facilities based on their willingness to volunteer.
Service Honor Cards are free.
Civil defense, volunteer police, volunteer traffic police, volunteer firefighting, and mutual assistance in accordance with other laws
, mountain volunteer police, members of disaster prevention and protection groups and members of disaster prevention and protection voluntary organizations, effective immediately after the amendment of this Act
After the implementation, those who have served for three years and have served for more than 300 hours shall be subject to the first paragraph.
And the second provision, a half-price discount will be given.

Article 21

Volunteers who have performed well in volunteer service and have been certified may be given priority in serving the relevant alternative military service;
The regulations shall be prescribed by the central competent authority.

Chapter VI Legal Liability of Volunteer Service

Article 22

When a volunteer performs volunteer services in accordance with the instructions of the volunteer service utilization unit,
If the rights of others are infringed, the volunteer service utilization unit shall be liable for compensation for damages.
In the case of the preceding paragraph, if the volunteer has committed an intentional or grossly negligent act, the volunteer service utilization unit that is responsible for compensation shall have the right to demand compensation from the volunteer.
Right of compensation.

Chapter VII Funding

Article 23

The competent authorities, the competent authorities of the business objectives of the volunteer service plan, and the volunteer service utilization units shall compile
Budget or combine social resources to promote volunteer services.

Chapter 8 Supplementary Provisions

Article 24

Volunteer service units send volunteers to foreign countries to perform volunteer services.
The provisions of this Act shall apply to the relevant administrative agencies and the competent authorities of the relevant industries for record.

Article 25

This Act shall come into force on the date of promulgation.