• VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY

  • agree to work for Poverty Creek Trails Coalition as a volunteer on approximately between
  • Work Date*
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  • Start Time
  • End Time
  • 2. As a volunteer, I understand that I control the dates and times when I do the work and that Poverty Creek Trails Coalition is not responsible for scheduling my volunteer work. I also understand that I will not be compensated for any time spent volunteering, nor am I entitled to benefits, including employment insurance benefits upon the termination of this agreement or as a result of this service.
  • 3. I am aware that participation as a volunteer may require periods of hiking with hand tools; using hand tools to perform trail construction including digging, cutting, chopping, etc.; standing, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds or more; moving soil, rock, or wood; and will require the exercise of reasonable care to avoid injury. I am voluntarily participating in this activity with knowledge of the hazards and potential dangers involved, and agree to accept any and all risks of personal injury and property damage.
  • 4. As consideration for volunteering for Poverty Creek Trails Coalition, I hereby agree that I, and my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, will not make a claim against or sue Poverty Creek Trails Coalition or its employees, representatives, agents or contractors for injury or damage resulting from the negligence, whether active or passive, or other acts, however caused, by any of its officers, employees, agents, or contractors of Poverty Creek Trails Coalition as a result of my volunteering. I HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Poverty Creek Trails Coalition AND ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS FROM ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS, OR DEMANDS THAT I, MY HEIRS, GUARDIANS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES NOW HAVE, OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT.
  • 5. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM INJURED IN THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT, I AM NOT COVERED BY Poverty Creek Trails Coalition's WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM. I authorize Poverty Creek Trails Coalition to seek emergency medical treatment on my behalf in case of injury, accident or illness to me arising from my involvement as a volunteer. I understand that I will be responsible for medical costs incurred by such accident, illness or injury.
  • 6. I understand that the materials and tools provided by Poverty Creek Trails Coalition are and remain the property of Poverty Creek Trails Coalition, and I agree to return these tools and any remaining materials to Poverty Creek Trails Coalition at the end of my volunteer service.
  • 7. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
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  • If volunteer is under 18 years of age, parent or guardian must read and sign the following: This release, its significance, and assumption of risk have been explained to and are understood by the minor.
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  • Emergency Contact Information

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