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  • 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

  • am operating a motor vehicle during the course of my volunteer duties, I will and do hereby accept any and all responsibility for damages to my vehicle and/or any other vehicle or property, as well as injury to myself, passengers in the vehicle with me, or other motorists or passengers involved. I hereby release Agape (and its related persons and parties) from any liability or responsibility for damages to my property or the property of others in the event of an accident involving my vehicle or others. I furthermore release Agape(and its related persons and parties) any liability or responsibility in the event of injuries to myself, passengers or others involved. The releases in this Section 5 in no way limit the general indemnifications, waivers, releases, and assumption of risk stated in Sections 3 and 4 above. If my volunteer duties will require me to operate a motor vehicle for any purpose, I represent and warrant that I have a valid and unexpired driver's license issued by the State of Georgia and that I am covered by a valid and unexpired motor vehicle insurance policy.

    6.Photo / Video / Media Release. I hereby authorize Agape, including its staff and other volunteers, to make or capture images, take photographs, and make video and/or audio recordings of me in connection with my participation as a volunteer in the Agape Programs. I understand and agree that Agape will own any such images, photographs, and recordings and that Agape shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to: (a) copyright any such images, photographs and recordings in its own name or otherwise; (b) use, reuse, publish, re-publish, perform, display and distribute any such images, photographs and recordings in whole or in part, in conjunction with any printed matter and any other media now or hereafter known, for illustration, promotion, art, advertising and trade, or any other purpose, including through any media outlet or social media service; and (c) use my name and any statement made by me in connection with any such images, photographs any recordings, if Agape so chooses. I understand that Agape has no obligation to air or publish any image, photograph, or recording of me. I also understand and agree that I will not receive any monetary compensation in exchange for any use by Agape of any image, photograph, or recording of me. I further understand and agree that my appearance or the use of my voice or statements in any image, photograph, or recording (including any televised or published form) does not confer any ownership rights therein on me. If by reason of my statements or actions in any interview, image, photo, recording, or any material furnished by me for the same, there is any claim or litigation involving any charge by third parties of violation or infringement of their right, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any and all Claims arising therefrom.

    7.Privacy and Confidentiality. For as long as I am a volunteer and at all times thereafter, I agree to keep private and confidential any information pertaining to Agape and the Agape Programs, its students and other participants, volunteers and/or staff that I know or should reasonably know given the circumstances to be private or confidential. I will not discuss any such private or confidential information with anyone who is not directly affiliated with Agape, unless, in my best judgment, such person needs to know such information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a student or other participant in the Agape Programs. If I am required by law or legal process to disclose any such private or confidential information, I agree that I will promptly notify Agape and allow Agape an opportunity to oppose such disclosure. In any event, I agree that I will comply with any such legally required disclosure only to the extent required by law.

    8.Severability. In the event that any portion of this agreement or any portion of any covenant, waiver, release or indemnification hereunder, is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this agreement shall be unaffected and shall remain valid and enforceable to the full extent permissible under law.

    9. Governing Law. This agreement and any disputes arising under or in connection with it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. I hereby submit, on behalf of myself and my personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Georgia for the resolution of any and all such disputes.

    I hereby certify that I have read and understood this agreement, that I signed it without
    duress and of my own free will, and that I am at least 18 years of age. I hereby consent to and ratify this agreement and agree, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, to be bound by its terms.

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