This Release and Waiver of Liability (the "Release") executed on the date shown above by the person named above (the "Volunteer") and, if under age 18, inconjunction with the adult having legal custody or guardianship of the volunteer, shall be considered valid from this day forward in favor of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. International, Inc. and Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, their directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively referred to as "Habitat").The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Habitat and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the "Activities"). The Volunteer understands that Activities may include construction, deconstruction, rehabilitating residential buildings, working in the Habitat offices, working at special events, and living in housingprovided for volunteers of Habitat. The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:It is the policy of Habitat that children under the age of 16 are not allowed on a Habitat work site while there is construction in progress. With a parent's orguardian's permission, minors aged 16 and 17 may perform general construction work, but may not engage in certain activities that are considered ultra-hazardous. These activities include the use of power tools and motor vehicles, demolition, roofing, excavation operations, and working on scaffolding.
Release and Waiver. The Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Habitat and its successors and assigns from any and allliability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the Volunteer's Activities with Habitat.The Volunteer understands that this Release discharges Habitat from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Habitat with respect to any bodilyinjury, personal injury, illness, death or property damage that may result from the Volunteer's Activities with Habitat, whether caused by the negligence ofHabitat or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. The Volunteer also understands that Habitat does not assume any responsibility for orobligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, dental, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.
Medical Treatment. The Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Habitat from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise onaccount of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer's Activities with Habitat, or with the decision by any agent of Habitatto exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment as such power may be granted and authorized for treatment of a minor child.
Assumption of Risk. The Volunteer understands that Activities include work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from work sites. The Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and release habitat from all liability for injury illness, death or property damage resulting from the Activities. The current worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemicand associated government-mandated “shelter-in-place” and similar orders in many communities underscore the risks associated for individuals viewing, inspecting,and or working on a Habitat site. The Volunteer hereby release and hold harmless Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity and its representatives , client(s), owners, officers,employees, contractors, agents, heirs, assigns, etc., from any liability of any kind whatsoever in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the safety of all concerned,Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity has requested that th Volunteer keep a safe distance from its representatives, home inspectors, construction workers, other volunteersand subcontractors during the duration of your time on site. It is also recommended by the CDC that I/we wear a mask to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If we fail to do so, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity may refuse the Volunteer from working on our construction site.Insurance. The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Habitat in writing, Habitat does not carry or maintain health, medical or disability insurancecoverage for any volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.
Photographic Release. The Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Habitat all right, title and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audiorecordings made by Habitat during the Volunteer's Activities with Habitat, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derivedfrom such photographs or recordings.
Other. The Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Georgia and thatthis Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. The Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause orprovision 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 theremaining provisions of this Release that shall continue to be enforceable.
In witness whereof, the Volunteer has executed this Release as of the day and year first above written.