SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The minor agrees to comply with safety protocols that City Fruit requests, including appropriate and limited use of harvest ladders, harvesting tools such as fruit-pickers, pruning tools such as clippers and loppers, and other equipment such as pitchforks and shovels. The guardian and minor understand that ladders, fruit pickers, clippers, loppers, pitchforks and shovels can be dangerous equipment even with proper training and that there is risk of bodily injury. The minor will refrain from climbing trees, or other structures, to retrieve produce. Close-toed shoes are required.
If the minor observes any unusual or significant hazard or risk during the course of volunteering, theywill remove themselves from participation and bring the hazard or risk to the attention of City Fruit representatives immediately.
PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION: The minor agrees to treat all persons that they interact with in the course of their volunteer service with respect. This may include - but is not limited to - tree owners, community partner staff, City Fruit staff, fellow volunteers, and fruit recipients. Discrimination and harassment are prohibited.
INSURANCE: The legal guardian is solely responsible for ensuring that the minor has adequate coverage for any injuries or damages sustained by them while volunteering with City Fruit. The guardian attests that they have medical insurance to cover any injuries sustained by the minor while volunteering with City Fruit.
PHOTOGRAPH / AUDIO VISUAL RELEASE: The guardian and minor agree that City Fruit may photograph the minor and/or record their voice and image, and use their voice and image and/or statements for advertising, publicity, display, publication or other promotional purposes. The guardian and minor agree that City Fruit shall have the unrestricted right to display their image and/or voice. I have read and understand the terms of this Release & Liability Waiver, and hereby sign this agreement freely and of my own accord, realizing that it is binding up on me, my heirs, personal representative and next of kin.