Liability Waiver (for all participants)
I, the undersigned agree to work for Koreatown Youth and Community Center as a volunteer. As a volunteer, understand that I will not be compensated for any time spent volunteering, nor am I entitled to benefits, including employment insurance benefits upon the termination of this agreement or as a result of this service.
I am aware that participation as a volunteer may require periods of (a) physical (b) contact with KYCC staff, community members and other volunteers, (c) other potential risk of injury and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury. I am voluntarily participating in this activity with knowledge of the hazards and potential dangers involved, and agree to accept any and all risks of personal injury and property damage. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in this program and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death.
As consideration for volunteering for Koreatown Youth and Community Center, I hereby agree that I, and my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, will not make a claim against or sue Koreatown Youth and Community Center or its employees, agents or contractors for injury or damage resulting from the negligence, whether active or passive, or other acts, however caused, by any of its officers, employees, agents, or contractors of Koreatown Youth and Community Center as a result of my volunteering. I HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Koreatown Youth and Community Center AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS FROM ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS, OR DEMANDS THAT I, MY HEIRS, GUARDIANS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES NOW HAVE, OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM INJURED IN THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT.
I AM NOT COVERED BY Koreatown Youth and Community Center’s WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM. I authorize Koreatown Youth and Community Center to seek emergency medical treatment on my behalf in case of injury, accident or illness to me arising from my involvement as a volunteer. I understand that I will be responsible for medical costs incurred by such accident, illness or injury.
I understand that the materials and tools provided by Koreatown Youth and Community Center are and remain the property of Koreatown Youth and Community Center, and I agree to return these tools and any remaining materials to Koreatown Youth and Community Center at the end of my volunteer service.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.