1.Volunteer Status. I understand that I am providing my services to Agape on a volunteer basis and that I am not an employee, agent or contractor of, and am not affiliated in any way with, Agape or any of its agents, employees or partners. I understand that as a volunteer I am not entitled to employee benefits from Agape, such as healthor accident insurance, or workmen's compensation benefits. I understand it is my responsibility to provide my own health, disability, liability or accident insurance to cover my claims or claims against me as a volunteer performing my duties.
2.Following Agape Rules. I agree to abide by the instructions, policies and regulations of Agape, including the policies specified in the Agape Volunteer Handbook, including the Agape Child Protection Policy, as the same has been provided or relayed to me and may be updated from time to time during my tenure as a volunteer. I understand that any violation of such instructions, policies and regulations will result in suspension and/or termination of my participation as a volunteer.
3.Hold Harmless / Liability Waiver. In consideration of my participating as a volunteer in the programs, services and/or activities provided by Agape (collectively, the "Agape Programs"), I hereby agree to release, waive, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permissible under the law, Agape and its members, officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, facilitators, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all actions, claims or losses(including attorneys' fees), whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated ("Claims"), that might arise out of or in connection with the administration of the Agape Programs or any services provided or performed by any of such parties in connection therewith, whether such Claims are based on negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, contract or otherwise. In addition, I fully, completely, and unconditionally waive and release each of the Indemnified Parties from all rights, liabilities, duties, claims, charges, demands, actions, damages, costs, attorney fees, or expenses of any kind that I may have now or in the future against any of them relating to my participation as a volunteer in the Agape Programs. The foregoing indemnifications, waivers and releases shall not apply to any Claims arising out of the sole negligence of any of the Indemnified Parties.
4.Assumption of Risk. I understand and acknowledge that participation as a volunteer in the Agape Programs carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. These risks arise both in traveling to or from Agape events or locations, including when I am transported by other Agape volunteers or staff, as well as from participating in the Agape Programs themselves. The specific risks may vary from one activity to the next, but may range from illness and loss of personal property, to physical injury, including death or paralysis, to emotional injury and other unknown risks, damages or expenses. I have investigated the Agape Programs and know the types of activities in which I will engage and I am not aware of any physical, emotional or mental condition or limitation that would prevent or impair my participation or increase the risks involved. I understand and acknowledge that such outcomes or injuries may arise from my own or another's action, inaction, or negligence, or conditions related to travel or Agape locations. I hereby assert that my participation as a volunteer in the Agape Programs is voluntary and that I knowingly accept and assume any and all associated risks, both known and unknown to me and Agape. In addition to any other risks posed by participating or volunteering with Agape, I understand that, despite any safety precautions being taken by Agape, by participating or volunteering with Agape, there is a risk of potential exposure to any harmful virus or bacteria, which may result in illness or death. I release, forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Agape and its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, successors and assigns from any and all liability, claim, costs or expense related to such risk.
5.Volunteer Protection Act Operation of Motor Vehicle. I understand that as a volunteer, I am protected from certain liability by the Federal Volunteer Protection Act as long as I am performing my assigned duties or tasks, not acting in a grossly negligent manner, or operating a motor vehicle. Should damages or injuries occur while I