I certify that the information I provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also authorize The Gatehouse to contact the references named above regarding my application to volunteer. I also authorize the persons referenced to provide information in connection with my application and release them from any liability regarding it.
I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge THE GATEHOUSE and its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages and liabilities, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I ever had or may have, arising from or in any way related to my participation in the events and activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of The Gatehouse provided that this waiver of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, willful or wanton misconduct. (cont’d)
Please complete the following two forms and return to your event organizer with a copy of your driver’s license.
On behalf of myself, my heirs, my assigns and next of kin, I waive all claims for damages, injury and death sustained by me or my property that I may have against the aforementioned released party to such activity. By this Waiver, I assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive any claims of personal injury, death or damage to personal property associated with The Gatehouse including, but not limited to any volunteer activities, community events and/or engaging in organizational functions and activities for non-profit engagements or functions and fundraisers or other related activities on or off the premises. This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains a binding agreement between both parties and supersedes any prior written or verbal agreements between said parties. IN SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same. I understand and agree that in the performance of my duties as a volunteer of The Gatehouse I must hold in strictest confidence any observations I may make or information I may hear regarding members, members families or staff.
By being on our campus, you are agreeing to maintain all “Confidential Information” that is received, observed or disclosed during your visit to our campus. Accordingly, as a condition of and in consideration of visiting our campus, Visitor agrees that: The term “Confidential Information” shall include all residents, operations, physical property and affairs of our campus. Volunteer agrees and acknowledges that in the course of, or incident to, visiting our facility, The Gatehouse may provide to, or Visitor will otherwise become exposed to Confidential Information.
Volunteer agrees to hold the Confidential Information in the strictest confidence and will exercise at least the same care with respect thereto as it exercises with respect to their own confidential or proprietary information and will not without The Gatehouse’s consent use, divulge, copy, release, sell, loan or otherwise reveal such Confidential Information to others. Volunteer agrees he/she will not remove any property, equipment or other materials from the premises without The Gatehouse’s written consent. Visitor will not photograph, videotape, or otherwise make any record of or preserve any information to which he/she may have received access to or witnessed during their visit to our campus. Volunteer will abide by all safety regulations, stay within designated areas of the campus, and will not be on campus without an escort by the Gatehouse Member who has received explicit permission to host the Visitor. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter. Volunteer understands that his or her breach of this Agreement may subject him or her to liability. I verify that all the information provided by me on this application is true, correct and complete. I attest that I have never been arrested or charged with any crime and grant The Gatehouse permission to verify this information in arriving at a decision. I understand that false or misleading statements or the omission of any information necessary to make this application complete will result in rejection of my application or termination of my service. Additionally, The Gatehouse has my consent to photograph, videotape, or audiotape me performing my volunteer duties. I understand that these may be used toward the advancement of public education, the promotion of The Gatehouse, and/or any other legitimate purpose.