Workers Compensation Coverage for Volunteers
April 02, 2025
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Workers Compensation Board (WCB) coverage in Manitoba, specifically tailored for non-profit and charitable organizations who have volunteers! Participants will gain clarity on who qualifies for WCB coverage, understand the valuable benefits of coverage for volunteers, and learn how premiums are calculated, ensuring they make informed decisions about their organization's protection and safety practices.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify eligibility for WCB coverage for volunteers within non-profit and charitable organizations.
- Understand the overall benefits of WCB coverage for organizations and their volunteers.
- Gain insight into the factors that determine WCB premium rates and how these premiums are calculated.
Who should take this course:
This workshop is ideal for Executive Directors, Operations Directors, Volunteer Managers, and Board Members of non-profit and charitable organizations seeking to ensure compliance and provide adequate protection for their volunteer teams.
Facilitator Bio:
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is a statutory corporation providing a workplace injury and disability insurance system for workers and employers.
With approximately 600 employees, the WCB is dedicated to ensuring and supporting safe and healthy workplaces. We place workers and employers at the center of everything we do, providing services for injury prevention, compensation and facilitating return to health and work, all while maintaining the integrity of the workers compensation system.
Technical Requirements:
To participate, you will need a computer/mobile device with internet connection, speakers and microphone. A webcam is preferred but optional.
Accommodations
Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible workshops that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations to participate in our training, please indicate so on the registration form.
Location:
Virtual
Cost:
$10.00
Facilitator:
Workers Compensation Board (WCB)
