Releases YVC (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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer by performing associated duties. A Volunteer is defined as, youth, 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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) is limited to a volunteer position and YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by volunteer. That YVC (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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County).
(1) Waiver and Release: I, the volunteer/contractor, release and forever discharge and hold harmless YVC (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, provide to YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) . I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release discharges YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) from and liability or claims that I may have against YVC (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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
(2) Insurance: Further, I understand that YVC (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 YVC (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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) .
(4) Assumption and Risk: I understand that the services that I provide to YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) may include activities that may be hazardous to me, including but not limited to any phyiscal activity associated with volunteerism, service, assisting organizations in completing their daily activities, or helping other community members. Also, utilizing YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) supplies and/or equipment. I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and release YVC (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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County).
(5) Photographic Release: I grant and convey to YVC (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 YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) in connections with my providing volunteer services to YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County).
(6) Dress Code and Professionalism: As a volunteer with YVC (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. YVC (Volunteer Center of Racine County) T-Shirts are encouraged for volunteers. 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.
(8) Parent/Legal Guardian Responsibility: I will inform YVC of any special need or condition my child has. I understand withholding this information is unfair to my child and to the YVC leader entrusted with my child’s safety. I will be punctual when dropping off/picking up my child from projects, both for his/her safety and as a courtesy to YVC and its partner agencies. I understand that violating these policies may lead to my child’s exclusion from YVC programs.
(9) Medical Care Authorization: At any time due to such circumstances as accident or sudden illness I hereby give permission for emergency medical treatment to be obtained for my child. I understand that a YVC representative or the partner agency will call me prior to leaving or upon arrival at the emergency destination, and that I will be responsible for all related expenses incurred (i.e. ambulance or taxi costs, etc.).