Volunteer Checklist

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Autism Connections! We are so excited that you have chosen to support our programs, as the work that you do with us is vital to the success and longevity of our organization and to the success of our programs in providing social experiences to the Southwest Ohio autism community.

As you prepare to volunteer with us, please watch the Volunteer Training Video, followed by a brief follow-up video about the Kids Exploring Fun, Teen Time Hangouts, and Adult Recreation programs. Then, fill out the information below.

Autism Connections has an OPEN PICTURES POLICY. Individuals attending programs may have their photos and/or videos taken. Photos and/or videos may be used for program development, education and training, marketing materials - including but not limited to newspaper articles, television promotions, brochures, social media (Facebook, YouTube, website, etc, and funding materials - such as annual reports, board meeting materials, sponsorship documents, etc. Photos and/or videos may also be used by Autism Connections' funders in any of their promotional or marketing materials. YES, I agree to the OPEN PICTURES POLICY and give permission to use my photo, including my first name. YES, I agree to the OPEN PICTURES POLICY and give permission to use my photo, NOT including my first name. NO, I do not give permission for my photo to be used.

By signing below, I affirm that I am filling this form out for myself, and that I have watched and reviewed the Volunteer Training Video, as well as the appropriate follow-up videos about the programs in which I am interested. I give permission for Autism Connections to run a Background Check on myself.

I am fully aware that participation in Kids Exploring Fun, Teen Time Hangouts, and Adult Recreation programs may result in loss of or damage to personal property and/or physical injury or harm to me and/or my child.

I hereby release, waive and discharge Autism Connections and Linden Grove School, their volunteers, staff, and all participants from any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, suits and liability of every kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees for injury to, or death of any person; or for loss of or damage to any property, arising from or attributed to, directly or indirectly, participation in any and all activities associated with Autism Connections. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizers, participants, and volunteers from all suits, causes of action, or claims of any type, brought as a result of participation in this event. I hereby assume all risks of participating and I am solely responsible for my and my child's safety and well-being at all times. Autism Connections is not responsible for any malfunctioning equipment and/or foreseen or unforeseen issues at the community program location(s).

I hereby give permission to Autism Connections to seek and obtain emergency transportation and/or treatment in the event of illness or injury to me and/or my child. I hereby accept responsibility for the payment of any emergency transportation and/or treatment.

I am at least eighteen years of age and have carefully read and freely signed this Liability Waiver and Release Form. I understand and agree that no oral or written representations can or will alter the contents of this document. I agree that this form shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio (excluding its conflict of laws principles