VOLUNTEER LIABILITY WAIVER

1. THE PARTIES. This Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) is executed on [DATE] by [RELEASOR NAME] (“Releasor”) who releases [RELEASEE NAME] (“Releasee”) and its directors, officers, employees, and agents. Releasor desires to provide volunteer services for Releasee and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer. Releasor understands that the scope of their relationship with the Releasee is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Releasor; Releasee will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Releasor; and that Releasor is responsible for their own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Releasor’s services to Releasee.

2. WAIVER AND RELEASE. Releasor releases and forever discharges and holds harmless Releasee and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the activities as a volunteer with Releasee, including claims arising out of negligence. Releasor understands and acknowledges that this Release discharges Releasee from any liability or claim that they may have against Releasee with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services Releasor provides or occurring while Releasor is provided volunteer services.

3. INSURANCE. Releasor affirms that they are covered by primary medical insurance and understands that they are responsible for their medical bills if injury occurs. Further, Releasor understands that Releasee does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide Releasor with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of Releasor’s injury, illness, death, or damage to their property. Releasor expressly waives any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Releasee beyond what may be offered freely by Releasee in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by Releasor.

4. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Releasor understands that the services provided by them to Releasee may include activities that are inherently dangerous to them, including but not limited to the following: [VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES]. Releasor hereby expressly assumes the risk of injury or harm to them from these activities and releases Releasee from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the services Releasor provides as a volunteer or occurring while they are participating in events

5. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE. Releasor grants and conveys to Releasee all rights, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, and video or audio recordings of Releasor or their likeness or voice made by Releasee in connection with Releasor participating in Releasee’s events, including but limited to any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

6. MEDICAL TREATMENT. Releasor hereby releases and forever discharges Releasee from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during Releasor’s tenure as a volunteer with Releasee. Releasor consents to Releasee providing, administering, or obtaining medical treatment for Releasor.

7. OTHER. Releasor expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state in which it is executed and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with said state laws. Releasor agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

By signing below, Releasor (or their parent or legal guardian if under 18 years of age) understands and acknowledges the terms and conditions of this Release.

Volunteer (or Parent/Guardian) Signature: ____________________________
Print Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________