CVCS Volunteer Waiver
The normal and customary work of CVCS is performed by regular faculty members and by regular and temporary staff members. However, there are individuals interested in providing their services to it, because it is a non-profit charitable organization and they do so on a volunteer basis for personal reasons, without exception of any compensation or other consideration for their volunteer work.
Volunteers receive no compensation of any type, nor do they receive any benefits. In addition, volunteers are not covered by the worker’s compensation insurance; however, they are expected to conform to the security, safety, and ethical conduct policies. Also, volunteers are covered by policy against harassment and should report to the Human Resources Director any behavior that they feel is contrary to that policy.
Employees wishing to volunteer must do so freely from charitable motives without direct or indirect pressure. Those employed by CVCS wishing to volunteer must be authorized by Human Resources before any volunteer work begins. Volunteer work done by a current employee must be unrelated to the employee’s regular duties, not displace a regular employee position, and not completed during an employee’s normally scheduled work hours.
This policy must be read, signed, and adhered to by the volunteer him/herself. Signed copies of this policy must be submitted to Human Resources before the first day a volunteer begins to offer his/her services to CVCS. Electronic submission of this form is considered an electronic signature of the volunteer; copies are retained by Human Resources for the duration of the volunteer’s period of service.
Volunteers must submit to a fingerprint check by the FBI and state authorities. Volunteers agree to fully cooperate in providing and recording as many sets of fingerprints as are necessary for such an investigation.
Compensation: I understand that my services are being offered on a volunteer basis without anticipation of financial remuneration.
Not a Donation: I understand that this is not considered a donation by the IRS and that I will not receive a letter of donation for this for tax purposes. I also understand that I have waived my right to be paid for this donation at any time in the future.
Waiver: In exchange for participating as a volunteer, I, for myself, heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and promise not to sue Capistrano Valley Christian School, its board members, directors, officers, employees, and agents (“CVCS”), from liability from any and all claims, including the negligence of CVCS, resulting in property loss or damage, in connection with my participation in the described activity.
Assumption of Risks: By signing below, I understand that participation is voluntary and carries with it certain risks.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to indemnify and hold CVCS harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, arising out of my involvement as a volunteer, and to reimburse CVCS for any such expenses incurred.
Medical Release: I authorize CVCS staff or employees participating in the described activity to obtain any first aid or medical services which may be considered necessary or advisable in the event of illness or injury on my behalf. I further acknowledge and agree that I will be responsible for any medical costs that may be incurred as a result of such illness or injury and resulting medical treatment.
Photo/Video Permission: I authorize that photos or video may be taken while volunteering and I hereby grant permission to CVCS to use such photos or videos for promotional materials.
Severability: I further agree that this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that if any portion is held invalid the remaining portions will continue to have full legal force and effect.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, and any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of California.
Acknowledgment of Understanding
I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement and fully understand its terms and agreed to be bound thereby. I confirm that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional acceptance of all risk to the greatest extent allowed by law.