The Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER appreciates the support of our volunteers, and asks that you please sign off on our RELEASE, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT – thank you for your contributions to this project!
In consideration of the Green Cities Foundation permitting me to volunteer as a during the period DATE(S), I, _________________________ acknowledge and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, that:
1. I am aware that my volunteer activities for the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER expose me to the possibility of emotional or physical injury to my person and property and that I may suffer some kind of injury as a result of an accident or other unforeseen circumstances while volunteering for the Green Cities Foundation.
I acknowledge that I will be working in a Construction Zone, and that Personal Protective Equipment MUST BE WORN and rules of conduct in a construction zone must be adhered to.
I acknowledge that I will be working with no symptoms of illness.
I will follow workplace safety guidelines as pDer the province of PROVINCE.
2. I assume, without qualification or limitation, all known and unknown dangers and risks to my person or property arising from volunteering with the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER.
3. I recognize that as a volunteer, I am not covered by any workers compensation or similar insurance that would pay my medical bills or other expenses incurred because of any injury I may receive while performing services as a volunteer.
4. I RELEASE, WAIVE AND FULLY DISCHARGE the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER and its officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (herein collectively referred to as (the “Foundation Personnel”), from any and all claims, demands, obligations and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from or connected, directly or indirectly, with my volunteer work at the Green Cities Foundation, including any claims arising from NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF OCCUPIERS LIABILITY LEGISLATION, OR BREACH OF ANY OTHER DUTY, and I accept that this release covers and includes all injuries, damages and losses, and any consequences thereof.
5. I will INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS the Foundation Personnel from any damage, loss, liability, legal costs and other expenses that it may suffer or incur by reason of any claim against it arising from or connected, directly or indirectly, with my volunteer work for the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER, including any claim based on NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF OCCUPIERS LIABILITY LEGISLATION, OR BREACH OF ANY OTHER DUTY.
6. I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older, that I have read this document thoroughly and I understand that, by signing it, I will WAIVE AND GIVE UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS, including the right to sue. I have been afforded a full and unconstrained opportunity to withdraw from this volunteer position should I not wish to assume all of the dangers and risks associated with it, but I have freely and voluntarily elected to assume all of these dangers and risks, to give up important legal rights as set out in this document, and to continue as a volunteer for the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER.
7. I understand that the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER is relying on MY FULL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ALL CLAIMS when allowing me to volunteer with the Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER.
8. PHOTO RELEASE I hereby consent to and authorize Green Cities Foundation and PROJECT PARTNER, its publishers, licensees and assignees, permission to use and reproduce still photographs and/or film footage taken of me (and/or photos taken of my child/children) in whole or in part, with or without names, for editorial, trade or advertising purposes. I also confirm that I waive all claims arising from such use for any additional compensation, damages, and invasion of privacy.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF GREEN CITIES FOUNDATION VALUES:
- Appreciation: Showing our appreciation to program supporters and volunteers by acting with integrity, honesty and gratitude.
- Respect: Treating the world we live in, the people we share it with, and the
environment honourably, with kindness and care.
- Interdependence: Acknowledging the connectedness between people, plants, good health, happiness and vibrant communities.
- Collaboration: Connecting people across the country with resources that reduce our impact on climate change and make city living more enjoyable.
- Partners: We will partner with other community organizations who recognize and understand our mission and values. With that partnership, we will respect their mission, values, traditions and practices.