Releases Spero Program for the Performing Arts (Spero) a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California and each of its directors, officers, and agents. The volunteer desires to provide services for Spero and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer by performing associated duties. Volunteers understand that the scope of a volunteers’ relationship with Spero is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by volunteer. That Spero will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a volunteer; and that the volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of volunteer services to Spero. Contractors (Paid or donated) understand that the scope of a contractors' relationship with Spero is limited to agreed position, duties and hours, and that compensation will be provided for agreed services provided by the contractor. That Spero will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a contractor; and that the contractor is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of services to Spero (1) Waiver and Release: I, the volunteer/contractor, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Spero and assigns form any and all liability, claims, demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise for the services I, the volunteer/contractor, provide to Spero . I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release discharges Spero from and liability or claims that I may have against Spero with respect to bodily injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services that I provide to Spero or occurring while I am providing volunteer services. (2) Insurance: Further, I understand that Spero does NOT assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me, the volunteer, with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by me.(3) Medical Treatment: I hereby release and forever discharge Spero from any claim whatsoever which may arise or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with any emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with Spero . I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and release Spero from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from the services that I provide as a volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services at Spero (4) Photographic Release: I grant and convey to Spero all the right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Spero in connections with my providing volunteer services to Spero. (7) Dress Code and Professionalism: As a volunteer with Spero you are a representative of the organization and personal cleanliness and good grooming are essential. Your personal appearance and dress should be clean, neat and professional at all times. SPERO T-Shirts are encouraged for volunteers and mandatory for paid contractors. Your conduct should also be professional. Foul language and rowdiness will NOT be tolerated. As well, good customer service is expected of you if you are speaking to potential adopters. (8) Other: As a volunteer/contractor, I expressly agree that this Waiver and Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of California and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of California. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this release shall not be affected.