The Employment Standards Code provides a variety of options to allow employees, who are essentially volunteers, to earn a wage or honorarium but still remain a volunteer.

Does The Employment Standards Code apply to volunteers ?

No. The Employment Standards Code does not apply to employees who work as a volunteer for a charitable or political organization.

How does Employment Standards determine if someone is a volunteer ?

To avoid disputes, it is best that the volunteer and the organization they are volunteering with have a signed written agreement clearly stating that the person has agreed to volunteer their services.

What if I receive money for volunteering, does The Employment Standards Code apply to me ?

No. Volunteers may be paid an honorarium by the organization. The best way to avoid disputes is to have a signed written agreement stating you are a volunteer and you are aware The Employment Standards Code does not apply.

If I am a volunteer, must I get paid for overtime, vacation and general holidays ?

No. Volunteers are exempt from the requirements of The Employment Standards Code.

Do volunteers receive pay statements ?

No. Volunteers are exempt from the requirements of The Employment Standards Code.

If I am a Camp Counselor am I considered a volunteer?

A volunteer Camp Counselor, at a residential camp for a charitable organization, is considered a volunteer and is exempt from the requirements of The Employment Standards Code.

For more information contact Employment Standards:

Phone:	204-945-3352; or toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307
Fax:	204-948-3046
E-mail:	employmentstandards@gov.mb.ca
Website:	www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards

This is a general overview and the information used is subject to change. For detailed information, please refer to current legislation including The Employment Standards Code and The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact Employment Standards to ask for advice.

Date Published: February 24, 2012