The Release and Waiver of Liability excuted on:

I hereby agree to accept a position as a volunteer for Volunteer Center of Racine County. I acknowledge I have read and accept the below conditions

Releases Volunteer Center of Racine County  a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and each of its directors, officers, and agents.  The volunteer desires to provide services for Volunteer Center of Racine County   and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer by performing associated duties.  A Volunteer is defined as,  individuals, foster parents, Community service workers (Court orders or not), or a Vendor that is participating in on site functions. 

Volunteers understand that the scope of a volunteers’ relationship with Volunteer Center of Racine County  is limited to a volunteer position and Volunteer Center of Racine County   that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by volunteer.  That Volunteer Center of Racine County will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a volunteer; and that the volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of volunteer services to Volunteer Center of Racine County .

Contractors (donated) understand that the scope of a contractors' relationship with Volunteer Center of Racine County is limited to agreed position, duties and hours, and that compensation will NOT be provided for agreed services provided by the contractor. That  Volunteer Center of Racine County will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a contractor; and that the contractor is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of services to Volunteer Center of Racine County

 (1)  Waiver and Release:  I, the volunteer/contractor, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Volunteer Center of Racine County and assigns form any and all liability, claims, demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise for the services I, the volunteer/contractor, provide to Volunteer Center of Racine County .  I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release discharges Volunteer Center of Racine County from and liability or claims that I may have against Volunteer Center of Racine County with respect to bodily injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services that I provide to Volunteer Center of Racine County or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.

 (2)  Insurance:  Further, I understand that Volunteer Center of Racine County   does NOT assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me, the volunteer, with financial or other assistance, including  but not limited to medical health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by me.

 (3)  Medical Treatment:  I hereby release and forever discharge Volunteer Center of Racine County   from any claim whatsoever which may arise or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with any emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with Volunteer Center of Racine County .

 (4)  Assumption and Risk:  I understand that the services that I provide to Volunteer Center of Racine County   may include activities that may be hazardous to me, including but not limited to phyiscal activity associated with volunteerism, service, assisting organizations in completing their daily activities, or helping other community members and Volunteer Center of Racine County supplies and/or equipment.  I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and release Volunteer Center of Racine County   from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from the services that I provide as a volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services at Volunteer Center of Racine County .

 (5)  Photographic Release:  I grant and convey to Volunteer Center of Racine County   all the right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Volunteer Center of Racine County   in connections with my providing volunteer services to Volunteer Center of Racine County .

 (6)  Dress Code and Professionalism:  As a volunteer with Volunteer Center of Racine County you are a representative of the organization and personal cleanliness and good grooming are essential.  Your personal appearance and dress should be clean, neat and professional at all times.  Volunteer Center of Racine County   T-Shirts are encouraged for volunteers and mandatory for paid employees.  Your conduct should also be professional.  Foul language and rowdiness will NOT be tolerated.  As well, good customer service is expected of you if you are speaking to potential adopters.

(7)  Other:  As a volunteer,  I expressly agree that this Waiver and Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of Wisconsin and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Wisconsin.  I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this release shall not be affected.