### Question
Can you define what volunteer means?


### Answer
**Volunteer** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 14505*:

> an individual performing services for a nonprofit organization or a governmental entity who does not receive—


(A) compensation (other than reasonable reimbursement or allowance for expenses actually incurred)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14505*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 139-VOLUNTEER PROTECTION**

