Please read the below terms of the Volunteer Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and Express Assumption Risks.
This Volunteer Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and Express Assumption of Risks is made between Friends of Boone County Arboretum, a nonprofit organization.
The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for Friends and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer.
Volunteer understands the scope of Volunteer's relationship with Friends is limited to a volunteer position, that no compensation is expected or offered in return for services provided by the Volunteer, that Friends will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to the Volunteer, and the Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of the Volunteer's services to Friends.
Waiver and Release: Except for acts of gross negligence or intentional or willful misconduct, I, the Volunteer, and on behalf of my family, estate, heirs, successors or assigns, waive, release and forever discharge, hold harmless, agree not to sue, and agree to defend and indemnify Friends of Boone County Arboretum, and its successors and assigns, from any and all liabilities, responsibilities, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to the Friends as a volunteer (the “Release”). Except as otherwise provided, I understand and acknowledge this Release discharges Friends, including its volunteers, invitees and sponsors from any liabilities or claims that I may now or in the future have against Friends with respect to negligence, bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, lost wages, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to Friends or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
Insurance: Further, I understand Friends does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including, but not limited to, medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, death, or any damage to my property. I expressly waive any such claims for compensation or liability on the part of Friends.
Medical Treatment: I hereby release and forever discharge Friends from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with the provision of services I provide as a Volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
Assumption of Risks: I understand the volunteer services I provide to Friends may include activities that may be hazardous to me including, but not limited to, work with equipment, working outdoors and with other people involving inherently dangerous activities. As a Volunteer, I hereby expressly assume the risks of all injury or harm from these activities and release Friends from all liabilities for injury, illness, death or any property damage resulting from the services I provide as a Volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
Consent to Review Background: I give my permission to Friends to make inquiry of others concerning my suitability to serve as a Volunteer to Friends, which inquiry may include a review of criminal history, sex offender, and crimes against minors registry searches carried out through a law enforcement agency or national agency of Friend’s choice.
By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to willingly and voluntarily enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement and Express Assumption of Risks.