((a)) ** Authority to use volunteers** The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept the services of individuals or entities as volunteers for services or activities related to the Museum.
((b)) ** Status of volunteers**
((1)) ** In general** Except as provided in paragraph (2), service by a volunteer under subsection (a) shall not be considered Federal employment.
((2)) ** Exceptions**
((A)) ** Federal Tort Claims Act** For purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, a volunteer under subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee of the Government (as defined in section 2671 of that title).
((B)) ** Compensation for work injuries** For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, a volunteer described in subsection (a) shall be treated as an employee (as defined in ).section 8101 of title 5
((c)) ** Compensation** A volunteer under subsection (a) shall serve without pay, but may receive nominal awards and reimbursement for incidental expenses, including expenses for a uniform or transportation in furtherance of Museum activities.