The superintendent of the Ohio veterans’ homes may utilize the services of volunteers to assist in attending to and caring for residents, assisting in resident activities, caring for veterans’ homes’ buildings and grounds, and participating in any other services that accomplish any of the superintendent’s purposes related to veterans’ homes. All volunteer programs are subject to the superintendent’s approval. The superintendent may recruit, train, and supervise the services of community volunteers or volunteer groups for volunteer programs. The superintendent may designate volunteers as state employees for the purpose of motor vehicle accident liability insurance under section 9.83 of the Revised Code and for the purpose of indemnification from liability incurred in the performance of their duties under section 9.87 of the Revised Code.