1. VOLUNTEER. This Volunteer Waiver of Liability (“Waiver”) is executed on the date set forth below by the undersigned individual (“Volunteer”) who releases HOPE for All, Inc. (“HOPE”) and its directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the “Releasees”). Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for HOPE and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer. Volunteer understands that the scope of their relationship with HOPE is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; HOPE will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer; and that Volunteer is responsible for their own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to HOPE.
2. RELEASE. Volunteer releases and forever discharges and holds harmless all Releasees and all successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the activities as a volunteer with HOPE, including claims arising out of negligence. Volunteer understands and acknowledges that this Waiver discharges Releasees from any liability or claim that Volunteer may have against Releasees with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services Volunteer provides or occurring while Volunteer is provided volunteer services.
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Volunteer understands that the services provided by them to HOPE may include activities that are inherently dangerous to them, including but not limited to the following: sorting and organizing donations, cleaning donated items, delivering, and picking up furniture, lifting and moving heavy objects. Volunteer hereby expressly assumes the risk of injury or harm to them from these activities and releases Releasees from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the services Volunteer provides as a volunteer or occurring while they are participating in events.
4. INSURANCE. Volunteer affirms that they are covered by primary medical insurance and understand they are responsible for their medical bills if injury occurs. Further, Volunteer understands that HOPE does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide 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 Volunteer’s injury, illness, death, or damage to their property. Volunteer expressly waives any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Releasees beyond what may be offered freely by HOPE in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by Volunteer.
5. MEDICAL TREATMENT. Volunteer hereby releases and forever discharges Releasees from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during Volunteer’s tenure as a volunteer with HOPE. Volunteer consents to HOPE providing, administering, or obtaining medical treatment for Volunteer.
6. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE. Volunteer grants and conveys to HOPE all rights, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, and video or audio recordings of Volunteer or their likeness or voice made by HOPE in connection with volunteering for HOPE, including but limited to any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
7. MINORS. Any Volunteer 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (a “Guardian”) at all times. Guardian must sign this Waiver on behalf of the minor Volunteer. If a Volunteer is 13 to 17 years old, in high school and participating for community hours or with an organized group, Guardian must sign this Waiver but is not required to actively accompany the minor Volunteer.
8. OTHER. Volunteer expressly agrees that this Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Maryland. This Waiver shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland. In the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Waiver shall not be affected.