Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program

​​The Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program (DSWVP) was created as the result of legislation to provide workers’ compensation benefits to registered Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers who are injured while participating in authorized disaster-related activities, including pre-approved training. Disaster service, as defined for the Program, is designed to aid in the response and recovery phases in a disaster or emergency. It does not include the day-to-day emergency response activities typically associated with, for example, law enforcement, fire services or emergency medical services. The Program also provides limited immunity from liability.

DW Program Documents

DSW Regulations

DSW Program Guidance

Volunteer Registration (English)

Volunteer Registration (Spanish)

Frequently Asked Questions

DSW Worker’s Compensation Information

DSW Guide to Workers Compensation

DSWVP WC Claim Submission Instructions

State Fund e3267 Employer’s Report of Occupational Injury or Illness

State Fund e3301 Workers’ Compensation Claim Form