Emergencies & Worker's Compensation

Accidents/Emergencies & Worker’s Compensation

In the event of a serious injury, illness or other emergency affecting the health or well-being of an intern, notify SCA immediately. Our Emergency Contact Procedures provide instructions for contacting SCA staff after-hours. SCA does carry off-duty accident coverage for each participant. (We will send an insurance form to you or the intern at the time of the incident.) Accidents that occur while the intern is on-duty are covered by Worker’s Compensation.

Worker's Compensation Coverage

Your agency’s agreement with SCA describes responsibility for Worker’s Compensation coverage and liability. Since the host organization makes decisions about how to minimize risk, determines the conditions under which interns perform their service, and provides training and supervision, it is most sensible for the agency to offer Worker’s Compensation coverage to interns. Doing so will improve the overall experience for the intern as well as provide maximum protection for all parties.

We recognize that the requirement of federal and state Worker’s Compensation coverage imposes a financial burden; if your organization is unable to provide this coverage, please let us know so that we can work together to create a solution.

If you have questions about Worker’s Compensation coverage, please contact Marsha Towns, National Director for Conservation Internships or Rita Corliss, Assistant Director for Conservation Internships.