I do hereby represent and acknowledge I am entering a missionary venture with others; as a volunteer I am paying my own expenses, including insurance, for the purpose of helping in times of disaster for the glory of God and to demonstrate my faith in Christ; that the work may at times be hazardous and somewhat arduous and will be preformed by concerned volunteers and qualified professionals trained in disaster relief work; that vehicles transporting these volunteers will be operated by licensed volunteers, who may or may not be professional drivers. I recognize and acknowledge potential accidents at the disaster site, involving motor vehicles, in or about the living, sleeping and eating areas, or during activities of the disaster relief team; am fully aware of possible injuries to members of the disaster relief team, including myself. Therefore, I desire to protect, release, acquit, indemnify and hold harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses, expenses or attorney fees incurred by me, my heirs, adminstrators, executors or assigns. For and on behalf of myself, my heirs, administrators, executors, assigns and all other persons, firms, or corporations, I do hereby release and discharge from liability all other persons on the disaster relieft team with me, those who notified, selected or assigned me to said team, Helping Hands Foreign Missions, their employees and representatives, successors or assigns, from any claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action which I, the undersigned, have or may hereafter, and on account of, or any way growing out of injuries or damages both to persons or property resulting or that may hereafter result from the voluntary venture. This waiver, release and indemnity agreement is fully understood by me and I enter the same willingly for the purpose herein above stated.
Each Volunteer is expected to have insurance in case of accident, injury or illness. NO insurance coverage is provided to volunteers by Helping Hands or the team in which the individual is volunteering. Personal insurance is the responsibility of the volunteer.
You must have permission from Helping Hands to carry out any volunteer activity using our name. Written permission must be obtained before using the HHFM and HHDR logos in any way. No illegal drugs or substances are to be consumed during any volunteering activity. Respect of possessions and property of others is to be maintained at all times. Due care needs to be taken with personal belongings. There should be no abusive or disrespectful behavior toward other volunteers or the public, either verbally or physically. Please be mindful that shouting, loud talk, gossping, coarse or obscene language, provoking or instigating rough physicaly contact may be perceived incorrectly. It is vital that all volunteers adhere STRICTLY to child protection guidelines, especially at events for children or involving children. Volunteers must treat children and adults of all races, religions and cultures with respect. You must not misuse your volunteer role for your own personal gain. At all times you must act honestly and in such a manner that people are not misled. If a problem does arise, please speak to your team leader immediately. Be open to new experiences and challenges while carrying out volunteering activities. It will be important to be aware of your boundaries, but to feel free to openly voice any questions or concerns. Do not act independently or impulsively. You must not knowingly or recklessly release any false, misleading or confidential information in the course of your volunteering duties. Volunteers must remember Helping Hands is a Christian organization, so you will be expected to portray a positive image to those with which you come in contact by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, tact and maturity. You must not act in a way that would pressure or harass people. Volunteers must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.