Friends of Comanche Crossing and Eastern Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement This document explains possible risks of volunteering and includes liability waivers, consents, and other legal agreements, as it relates to the owners of the land and properties at 59300 US Highway 36, Strasburg. Co 80136 and the Friends of Comanche Crossing and Eastern (collectively, "Client")

By signing below, I, the volunteer (or volunteer's legal guardian), acknowledge that:

Entry into this agreement ("Agreement") is in consideration of my participation as a volunteer, and confirm my understanding and agreement to the following Policies and Safety Guidelines.

I will comply with Client's volunteer policies, safety guidelines, and other directions. I understand that Client does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind.

I understand that noncompliance may result in termination of my volunteer status.

As a Volunteer, I understand that:

I am not an employee of Client and will not be paid for my participation.

I am not covered by or eligible for any Client insurance, health care, worker's compensation, or other benefits, and

Client may terminate my volunteer status at any time, for any or no reason.

Risks Associated with Volunteering Volunteering for Client has risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways. They include, without limitation:

My lifting heavy objects or otherwise exerting myself;

falls, slips and trips Natural environment including Cactus, Yucca, snakes, spiders and other insects

Handling metal, rock, and other materials using hot or sharp objects or other tools

Being exposed to dust, loud noises, and other potentially hazardous conditions, and

Interacting with and being in the presence of other volunteers, visitors, and people. 

 

Awareness and Assumption of Risk

I understand that these risks include risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss, and that they may arise from my own actions or from the actions of others at or near Client facilities or encountered when traveling for Client activities offsite. I also understand that even if Client and other persons present at Client facilities follow all health and safety protocols, I may still be exposed to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. I understand the information above. and confirm and acknowledge that these are risks associated with volunteering.

With such information and awareness, and with the recognition that other factors may create additional such risks, I 

Knowingly, freely. and voluntarily sign up to volunteer for client

Engage in volunteer activities, and assume and

Accept the risks of all injury. death, property damage or loss, financial obligation, loss of privacy, loss of reputation, and all other injuries and other consequences, whether known or unknown, whether foreseen or unforeseeable, and whether incurred at Client facilities or elsewhere, that may result, directly or indirectly, from my presence at Client facilities or participation as a Client volunteer, regardless of the cause.

 

Waiver and Release of Claims

I waive and release Client and its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (collectively, "Client Parties") from any and all liability, claims, costs, and expenses of any kind and of whatever nature which I or my heirs, next of kin, or legal representatives may have or which may later accrue, be caused by or arise directly or indirectly from my presence at Client facilities or participation in Client activities. This release and waiver include, in each such case, all claims in respect of the risks noted above, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseeable, regardlessof the cause or whether such claims arise from tort, contract, or otherwise, and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I will not sue any of the Client Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims.

 

Disclosure of Medical Conditions

I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering.

I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to my supervisor or other staff at Client, including chronic conditions such as asthma. allergies, seizures, or diabetes.

I understand that Client needs such information because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at Client.

I consent to Client sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at Client facilities.

 

Medical Care Consent and Waiver

I authorize Client to provide me with first aid and to arrange medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services for me if I get hurt while volunteering.

I understand that Client is not obligated to provide this care.

I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport, and that Client does not provide health, medical, disability. or other insurance coverage for me.

Use of My Name and Image by Client

I understand that Client may take photos or videos of me. I consent to use by Client of my image, voice, name, and story. and of images of any works I may create as a volunteer. collectively "Materials", in Client's digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, and other communications. Client may use the Materials without obtaining my approval or paying me for such use.