### Question
What is the definition of volunteer?


### Answer
The definition of **volunteer** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 583k*:

> an individual whose services are accepted by the Secretary without compensation under the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 583k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TRAILS STEWARDSHIP**

