Volunteer Agreement

This document explains 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:

Safety and Conduct

I will comply with Volunteer Collective volunteer policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that Volunteer Collective does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind.

Volunteer Not an Employee

I understand that I am not an employee of Volunteer Collective and will not be paid for participation as a volunteer or be eligible for participation in Volunteer Collective’s benefit plans. I further understand that I am not an employee of any tax exempt organization that partners with Volunteer Collective.

Awareness and Assumption of Risk

I assume and accept any and all risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss that may arise from my presence at Volunteer Collective’s facilities or participation as a Volunteer Collective volunteer.

Waiver and Release of Claims

I waive and release Volunteer Collective and its directors, employees, and other volunteers from any and all claims and liabilities arising from my participation as a volunteer, including, without limitation, claims in respect of death, illness, or injury to my person or property. I will not sue Volunteer Collective on the basis of these waived and released claims.

Disclosure of Medical Conditions

I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to Volunteer Collective staff, including, without limitation, chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Volunteer Collective needs such information because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others. I consent to Volunteer Collective sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at Volunteer Collective facilities.

Medical Care Consent

I authorize Volunteer Collective to provide me first aid, emergency medical assistance, and transportation. I understand that Volunteer Collective 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 Volunteer is not required to provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.

Confidentiality

I may have access to Volunteer Collective’s confidential information. I will hold any such information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as Volunteer Collective expressly authorizes.

Assignment of Work Product

I grant full rights to Volunteer Collective 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.

Use by Volunteer Collective of Name and Image

I consent to use by Volunteer Collective of my image, voice, name, and story, and of images of any works I may create as a volunteer, in Volunteer Collective’s digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, and other communications. Volunteer Collective may use them without obtaining my approval or paying me for such use. I waive any legal claims related to such use, including claims relating to copyright or rights of publicity or privacy.

Applicable to All Volunteer Work

I understand this Agreement applies throughout the duration of my participation as a Volunteer Collective volunteer, whether volunteering directly with Volunteer Collective or with one or more of Volunteer Collective’s nonprofit partner organizations.

General Provisions

This Agreement will run in favor of each of Volunteer Collective and its directors, employees, and other volunteers, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms will remain effective.