I desire to volunteer and perform miscellaneous assigned duties for the City of Simi Valley ("City"), without compensation, starting when this form is submitted. In consideration for permitting me to participate as a volunteer, I hereby agree that:

A. VOLUNTEER STATUS: I am a volunteer and am not an employee of the City. As a result, I am not entitled to any form of compensation or employment benefits including, but not limited to, wages, salary, health insurance, or retirement benefits. I understand and acknowledge that the City can terminate my status as a volunteer for the City at any time and for any reason, and there is no promise of future employment.

 

B. Confidentiality: In the course of my service I may learn of, be told, or be asked to relay information of a private, confidential, or privileged nature. Futhermore, I may have access to confidential computer database and files. I shall not reproduce and/or disclose private, confidential, or privileged information without express direction from, or the authorization of, a City supervisor. 

 

C. Assignments: I acknowledge that appropriate instructions have been given to me regarding this volunteer assignment and i agree to observe all safety rules and use care inthe performance of my assignments. I will performassigned tasks that are within my physical capability to the best of my ability and will not undertake tasks that are beyond my abilities. I will immediaitely inform my supervisor of any limitations I may have with my assignmnets. I am familiar with the safe operation and use of equipment and tools for this volunteer assignment and will not use those with which I am unfamiliar or do not know how to operate safely. 

 

D. Release of Liability, Covenant Not to Sue, and Expree Assumption of Risk: I hearby release the City of Simi Valley, its employees, its officers and other employess of all liability, covenant not to sue any or all of the foregoing and expresly assumne the risk for my death, disability, or other personal injury to myself, damage to my property, loss or expense suffered by me caused by the City of Simi Valley, its officers, and other employees while participating in this volunteer assignment. 

I further agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Simi Valley, its officials, officers, employees, representative, and agents, from and against all claims, lawsuits, liabilities or damages of whatsoever nature arising from participation in this volunteer assignment. This Release of Liability and Express Assumption of Risk is binding upon my heir, legatees, and devisees. 

 

E. Loss, Theft and Damage: I shall assume all risk of loss, theft, or damage to any of my personal property, equipment, or supplies arising from or connected with services I perform for the City. I shall reimburse the City for any loss, theft, or damage to any of the City's property, equipment, or supplies arising from or connected with services I perform for the City.