Policies and Safety Rules
For my safety and that of others, I will comply with The Clothesline's volunteer policies, safety rules, and other directions from staff for all volunteer activities. I will supervise any child or other person for whom I am responsible. If I become aware of any hazardous condition or danger the program site, I will alert Clothesline staff.
Awareness and Assumption of Risk
I understand that activities at The Clothesline have inherent risks that may arise from the activities themselves, my own actions or inactions, or the actions or inactions of The Clothesline, its directors, officers, staff, other volunteers, and others present at the program site. This may include handling used clothing and other items that have not been cleaned or inspected, risk of theft or loss, and other risks inherent in providing services to member of the community. I assume full responsibility for any and all risks of bodily injury, death, or property damage caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at The Clothesline's program sites or participation in activities sponsored by The Clothesline, regardless of cause.
Waiver and Release of Claims
In consideration for my participation in The Clothesline's programs, I waive and release any and all claims against: The Clothesline; the owner(s) of the premises on which The Clothesline's programs take place (collectively "Landowners"); and The Clothesline's and Landowners' directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers and affiliates (collectively the "Released Parties"), for any liability, loss, damages, claims, expenses and attorneys' fees resulting from death, or injury to my person or property, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at a Clothesline program site or participation in Clothesline activities, regardless of the cause and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I agree not to sue any of the Released Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims. I waive any express or implied protection stating that a general release does not extend to certain claims not known to me at the time I signed this waiver and release.
Medical Care Consent and Waiver
I authorize The Clothesline to provide me first aid and, through medical personnel of its choice, medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services. This consent does not impose a duty upon The Clothesline to provide such assistance, transportation, or services. In addition, I waive and release any claims against the Released Parties arising out of any first aid, treatment or medical service, including the lack and timing of such, made in connection with my volunteer activities with The Clothesline.
Indemnification
I will defend, indemnify, and hold the Released Parties harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims and attorneys' fees that may be suffered by any Released Party resulting directly or indirectly from my volunteer activities for The Clothesline or presence at a Clothesline program site, except and only to the extent the liability is caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the relevant Released Party.
Confidentiality
As a volunteer, I may have access to confidential information, including personal information of families that receive services from The Clothesline. At all times during and after my participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as required in my volunteer activities for The Clothesline or as The Clothesline's Executive Director expressly authorized in writing.
Volunteer Not an Employee
I understand that (i) I am not an Employee of The Clothesline, (ii) that I will not be paid for my participation, and (iii) I am not covered by or eligible for any insurance, health care, worker's compensation, or other benefits from The Clothesline. I may choose at any time not to participate in an activity, or stop my participation entirely with The Clothesline.
Publicity
I consent to the use by The Clothesline of my image, voice, name, and/or story in any format, including video, print or electronic (collectively, the "Materials"), as The Clothesline my deem appropriate to promote its programs. The Clothesline may make the Materials available at its discretion to third parties, on The Clothesline website, in The Clothesline's publications, or through any other media, including social networking websites. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or to receive any payment. I grant to The Clothesline all copyrights in the Materials and waive any legal claims, including those relating to copyright, or rights of publicity or privacy.