Thank you for volunteering for the Big Hearted Badassery Alliance. We would not be able to make a difference without the dedication and passion of volunteers like you. In line with and in consideration with your participation as a volunteer, we ask you to confirm your understanding and agreement to the following:
- You agree, for your own safety and that of others, that you will comply with Big Hearted Badassery Alliance’s volunteer policies, safety rules, and other directions, and will supervise any child or other person for whom you are responsible. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
- As a volunteer, you are an important member of our staff and act as a representative of our organization to the community at large. You agree to conduct yourself in an appropriate and ethical manner at all times when dealing with the public, other volunteers, board members and staff.
- You assume full responsibility for any and all risks that may arise from your presence at Big Hearted Badassery Alliance program sites or participation in Big Hearted Badassery Alliance activities. These include risks arising from physical exertion, lifting heavy objects, conditions at facilities, using sharp objects or other tools, traveling to or from a program site, or interacting with students, other volunteers, or others.
- You agree to waive and release any claims against Big Hearted Badassery Alliance and its directors, staff and volunteers, including any claims for death or for injury to your person or property, resulting from your participation as a Big Hearted Badassery Alliance volunteer.
- In case of an emergency, you authorize Big Hearted Badassery Alliance to provide you first aid, emergency medical assistance, and transportation, if needed.
- You agree to hold in confidence at all times, during and after participation, any confidential or proprietary information of Big Hearted Badassery Alliance, and to use and disclose such information only as expressly authorized by Big Hearted Badassery Alliance.
- You grant full and exclusive rights to Big Hearted Badassery Alliance in any works you may create or help to create in the course of volunteer activities or services for Big Hearted Badassery Alliance, including any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials.
- You consent to use of your image, voice, name, or story by Big Hearted Badassery Alliance, for purposes of promotion and fundraising, on its website, in its publications, through social media, or any other media. You agree that you will not receive payment for such use, and to waive any legal claims related to such use, including claims relating to copyright or rights of publicity or privacy.
- It is mutually and expressly understood that volunteer services shall be donated. You understand that you are not an employee of Big Hearted Badassery Alliance and will not be paid for participation as a volunteer and not entitled to nor expect any present or future salary, wages, or other benefits for these voluntary services.
- Volunteer agrees to follow the supervision and direction of any personnel, employee, or volunteer, to whom volunteer has been assigned to perform services, and to participate in any training required by the charity in order to perform the voluntary services.
- You understand this agreement applies throughout the duration of your participation as an Big Hearted Badassery Alliance volunteer, and that this agreement is complete and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications or understandings between you and Big Hearted Badassery Alliance relating to volunteer activities.
- You also understand that we do not have tolerance for theft, gossip, inflated ego’s, bullying or discrimination. We are here to have fun, work together, share our skills and love for helping others, make lasting friendships, help those that need it and show off our inner badassery.
You have read this agreement and understand its terms. By submitting this form you freely and voluntarily agree to all therein and certify that all information is true and correct
Thank you again for volunteering with Big Hearted Badassery Alliance!