Youth Volunteers

Volunteer Gwinnett generally follows the Georgia Department of Labor’s child labor laws for its volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Gwinnett may offer opportunities outside of these guidelines based upon a particular event or other unique circumstances.

For those not familiar with the details of the child labor laws, hopefully this webpage will provide some insight.

• Minor child from 12 and 17 years old
• Engaged in a limited task related to an educational or learning project
• Requires parent or legal guardian permission to participate

Georgia and federal labor laws state that “work permits are not required for volunteer positions where the minor is not receiving any compensation.”

Time restrictions for minors are dependent on the school year.

During school year	During non-school year
Maximum of 3 hours  per school day	Maximum of 8 hours per non-school day
Maximum of 18 hours per school week	Maximum of 40 hours per non-school week
Can not work before 7:00am or after 7:00pm	Can not work before 7:00am or after 9:00pm*

*Evening hours extended to 9:00pm June 1 to Labor Day.

For more information, visit the Georgia Department of Labor’s child labor laws webpage.