Volunteers and I-9 Forms

[scout134]

I belong to a small volunteer organization that has some employees. Last night when I went in to volunteer I was handed an I-9 form and told that if I didn't fill it out and sign it I couldn't volunteer. No explanation was given. Is this legal?

 

[racer72]

Yes, it is the law. All employees, whether paid or volunteer, must fill out the form. The form is kept by the employer for 3 years or 1 year after termination, which ever is later, and is held by the employer. It is used as a method of verifying that employees and volunteers are legally able to be employed in the U.S.

 

[scout134]

Volunteers and I-9

What if only some volunteers are selected to fill out the forms. Can the company decide who has to fill them out and who doesn't. Plus I've been a volunteer for this company for 10 years.