Adult Volunteer

I am participating in volunteer projects arranged by the Foundation for New York's Strongest, Inc., d/b/a the Sanitation Foundation ("SF").

I agree that when I am participating in a volunteer event, I will cooperate promptly and fully with all directions of SF personnel and volunteers and abide by the Volunteer Code of Conduct. I also agree that I will follow all applicable City of New York (“City”), New York State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. I understand that my failure to follow the Volunteer Code of Conduct may result in removal from the volunteer event and/or prohibition from future SF events.

I represent that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that should prevent my participation. I understand that there are inherent risks, including the risk of serious bodily injury and death. I hereby assume all associated dangers and risks. I understand that I am responsible for my own behavior and will only perform tasks that I feel comfortable and safe performing. 

I understand that neither SF nor the Department of Sanitation (“DSNY”) nor the City of New York will cover any medical expenses due to any injury received through my participation. I hereby waive all claims I may have against SF, DSNY, and the City of New York, including their officials, employees, agents, affiliates, sponsors, and other representatives, in relation to my participation, and agree to release and hold harmless SF, DSNY, and the City of New York, including their officials, employees, agents, affiliates, sponsors, and other representatives, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation. 

I agree that I have read, understood, and agree to uphold and abide by the Volunteer Code of Conduct. I also agree to accept consequences as a result of not following the Code of Conduct, including removal from the volunteer event and/or prohibition from participating in future Sanitation Foundation events.

If a volunteer has questions about the volunteer guidelines, including the code of conduct, or wishes to report a suspected violation of the volunteer guidelines, they may report them to a Sanitation Foundation team member at the event, or they can also be submitted directly to Human Resources (HR@Sanitationfoundation.org.) 

I understand that SF may photograph and/or videotape participants, and I agree to appear in any and all media taken during volunteer events. SF shall own the rights to all such media and may use it for any lawful purpose.

I understand that after the conclusion of the event, the Sanitation Foundation will send a survey via email about the volunteer experience.