Policies and Safety Rules
I will comply with Maine Needs, Inc. (Organization) volunteer policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that Maine Needs, Inc. does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind. I understand that noncompliance may result in termination of my volunteer status.
Volunteer Not an Employee
I understand that (a) I am not an employee of Organization, (b) I will not be paid for my participation, and (c) I am not covered by or eligible for any Organization insurance, health care, worker’s compensation, or other benefits. I understand that Organization may terminate my volunteer status at any time, for any or no reason.
Risks Associated with Volunteering
Volunteering for Organization has risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways. They include, without limitation: my lifting heavy objects or otherwise exerting myself, handling glass and other materials, using hot or sharp objects or other tools, being exposed to dust, loud noises, etc., and interacting with and being in the presence of other volunteers, visitors and other people. 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 Organization facilities or encountered when traveling for Organization activities off-site. I also understand that even if Organization, I, and other persons present at facilities follow all health and safety protocols, I may still be exposed to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.
Awareness and Assumption of Risk
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: (a) sign up to volunteer for Organization, (b) engage in volunteer activities; and (c) 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 Organization facilities or elsewhere, that may result, directly or indirectly, from my presence at Organization facilities or participation as a volunteer, regardless of the cause.
Waiver and Release of Claims
I waive and release Maine Needs, Inc. and its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and affiliates (collectively, “Organization 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, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at Organization facilities or participation in Organization activities. This release and waiver includes, in each such case, all claims in respect of the risks noted above, known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseeable, regardless of 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 Organization Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims. I waive the protections of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code.
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 Organization, including chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Organization needs such information because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at Organization. I consent to Organization sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at facilities.
Medical Care Consent and Waiver
I authorize Organization 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 Organization 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 Organization does not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.
Confidentiality
I may have access to Organization’s confidential information. At all times during and after my participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as Organization expressly authorizes.
Assignment of Work Product
I grant full rights to Organization in any reports, brochures, website content, photos, images, videos, or other materials or works I may create in the course of volunteer activities, and any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials.
General Provisions
I understand that this Agreement will be binding for so long as I am a volunteer for Maine Needs, Inc. This Agreement will run in favor of, and may be enforced by, each of the Organization Parties, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. This Agreement will be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms remain effective. This Agreement will be governed by Maine law.