Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement

This document explains the possible risks of volunteering and includes liability waivers, consents, and other legal agreements. By signing below, I, the volunteer (or volunteer’s legal guardian), acknowledge that entry into this agreement (“Agreement”) is in consideration of my participation as a volunteer, and confirm my understanding and agreement to the following:

Policies and Safety Rules

I will comply with Client’s volunteer policies, safety rules, and other directions.

Volunteer Not an Employee

I understand that (a) I am not an employee of Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation (Client), (b) I am not covered by or eligible for any Client insurance, health care, worker’s compensation, or other benefits. I understand that Client may terminate my volunteer status at any time, for any or no reason.

Risks Associated with Volunteering

Risks include, without limitation: my lifting heavy objects or otherwise exerting myself, handling any hazardous materials, using hot or sharp objects, using tools, being exposed to dust, loud noises, or other environmental conditions, and interacting with and being with other people. I understand that these risks include risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss and that they may arise from my actions or the actions of others at or near Client facilities or encountered when traveling for Client activities offsite. I also understand that even if Client, I, and other persons present at Client facilities follow all health and safety protocols, I may still be exposed to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.

Awareness and Assumption of Risk

I understand the information above, and confirm and acknowledge that these are risks associated with volunteering. With such information and awareness, and with the recognition that other factors may create additional such risks, I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily: (a) sign up to volunteer for Client; (b) engage in volunteer activities; and (c) assume and accept the risks of all injury, death, property damage or loss, financial obligation, loss of privacy, loss of reputation, and all other injuries and other consequences, whether known or unknown, whether foreseen or unforeseeable, and whether incurred at Client facilities or elsewhere, that may result, directly or indirectly, from my presence at Client facilities or participation as a Client volunteer, regardless of the cause

Waiver and Release of Claims

I waive and release Client and its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (collectively, “Client Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, costs, and expenses of any kind and of whatever nature which I or my heirs, next of kin, or legal representatives may have or which may later accrue, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at Client facilities or participation in Client activities. This release and waiver includes, in each such case, all claims in respect of the risks noted above, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseeable, regardless of the cause or whether such claims arise from tort, contract, or otherwise, and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I will not sue any of the Client Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims.

Disclosure of Medical Conditions

I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to my supervisor or other staff at Client, including chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Client needs such information because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at Client. I consent to Client sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at Client facilities.

Medical Care Consent and Waiver

I authorize Client to provide me with first aid and to arrange medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services for me if I get hurt while volunteering. I understand that Client is not obligated to provide this care. I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport and that Client does not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.

Confidentiality

I may have access to Client’s confidential information. At all times during and after my participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as Client expressly authorizes.

Assignment of Work Product

I grant full rights to Client in any reports, brochures, website content, photos, images, videos, or other materials or works I may create in the course of volunteer activities, and any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials

General Provisions I understand that this Agreement will be binding for so long as I am a volunteer at Client. This Agreement will run in favor of, and may be enforced by, each of the Client Parties, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. This Agreement will be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms remain effective. This Agreement will be governed by California law. I affirm that I am of legal age and able to sign on my own behalf and am freely signing this Agreement. I have read this Agreement and fully understand that by signing this Agreement, I am giving up legal rights and remedies that may be available to me and to other persons. I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant and am freely signing this document on their behalf. I certify that I have the authority to sign on behalf of the participant and to make decisions for the participant regarding volunteering. I also waive and release Client Parties from any and all liability, claims, costs, and damages of any kind which I may have resulting or arising directly or indirectly from the participant’s participation in volunteering. I have read this Agreement and fully understand that by signing this Agreement, I am giving up legal rights and remedies that may be available to the participant, to me, and to other persons.