the parent having legal custody and/or the legal guardian of the Volunteer (The Guardian), in favor of the Rosebud Continuum, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, their directors, officers, employees, and agents (colelctively, "Rosebud").
The Volunteer and/or Guardian desire that the Volunteer work as a volunteer for Rosebud and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer. The Volunteer and/or the Guardian understand that the activities may include constructing appropriate design projects, buildings, and other structures, working in the Rosebud offices and/or residing in housing provided for volunteers of Rosebud.
The Volunteer and/or Guardian do hereby freely, voluntarily and without duress execute this Release under the following terms:
- Waiver and Release. In consideration for allowing me to participate in activities sponsored by the Rosebud Continuum, Inc., (hereinafter "Rosebud") and to enter upon the land on which such activities occur, I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian, my next of kin, my heirs, personalrepresentatives, executors and administrators, do hereby release, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue Rosebud, its officers, directors, or members, lessees or owners of land upon which Rosebud's activities occurr, their agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, and each and every related entity, even if not specifically named, (hereinafter "Rosebud") from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses which I may have against them arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the activities spronsored by Rosebud, or arising out of strict liability or ordinary negligence of Rosebud which causes the undersigned bodily injury, personal indury, death, or property damages, including injuries which may be suffered by me before, during or after my entry upon the land or participation in such activities. I undersand that this waiver includes any claims based on negligence, action or inaction of Rosebud. I voluntarily choose to participate in the activities sponsored by Rosebud, and I acknowledge that I am not required to participate in the activities sponsored by Rosebud or to enter upon the land upon which such activities take place.
- I understand that my participation in the activities sponsored by Rosebud may involve inherentdanger from: natural elements, weather, insects, bees, snakes, fish, animals, livestock, tools, machinery, biodigesters and other design projects which I appreciate and which risk I voluntarily assume because I choose to do so. I understand that volunteer work at Rosebud is
generally performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to various working conditions,such as heat, humidity, fumes, or airborne particles. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian do herebyrelease and forever discharge and hold harmless Rosebud and its successors & 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 any volunteer work at Rosebud.
I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian also understand that Rosebud does not assume any responsibility for, or obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.
- Medical Treatment. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian do hereby release and forever discharge Rosebud from any claim whatsoever that arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s work for Rosebud or with the decision by any representative or agent of Rosebud to exercise the power to consent to
medical or dental treatment as such power may be granted and authorized in the Parental Authorization for Treatment of a Minor Child.
- Assumption of the Risk. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian understand that the work for Rosebud may include activities that may be hazardous to me, including, but not limited to, farming, gardening, working/playing with animals, working with anaerobic digesters and compost piles, working near lakes and manmade aquaponics ponds/systems, assembling sustainable development projects, constructing buildings, utilizing tools/power tools, loading, unloading and transportation to and from various work sites. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in these and other activities and release Rosebud from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from the activities for the Volunteer’s work for Rosebud.
- Insurance. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian understand that, except as otherwise agreed to by Rosebud in writing, Rosebud does not carry or maintain health, medical or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own
medical or health insurance coverage.
- Photographic Release. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian do hereby consent that their photograph may be taken or their image digitally recorded while engaged in work for Rosebud and do hereby grant and convey unto Rosebud all right, title and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Rosebud during the Volunteer’s work for Rosebud, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds or other benefits derived
from such photographs or recordings.
- Other. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as Broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Volunteer and/or Guardian agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.
- Statement of Good Health. I, the Volunteer and/or Guardian attest that I am in good health and physically capable of participating in all onsite or offsite Rosebud activities. I do not have any health issues that would pose a risk or liability or impede my ability to perform the volunteer work presented to me.
MEDICAL DISCLOSURE
I hereby certify that I do not have any injuries, disabilities, or physical limitations that would impair my abilities while volunteering at the Rosebud Continuum.
I have listed below any previous injuries, disabilities, or physical limitations that would restrict me from performing the daily tasks asked of me. I have also notified a staff person of these injuries, disabilities, or physical limitations. I agree to not engage in activities that would put me at risk.