I hereby volunteer my services to the City of Fort Lupton, Colorado (“City”) without compensation and shall at no time be considered an employee or contractor. Either the City or I may terminate my volunteer status at any time for any reason. I certify that I understand the inherent risks associated with acting as a volunteer including the risk of physical injury or death. I further understand that I risk aggravating any preexisting physical condition I may have and that I am hereby advised to consult with a physician prior to engaging in any physical exertion that may occur in providing these volunteer services. I understand I am not an employee of the City within the meaning of the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act or for any other purpose at the time of my volunteering.
I further understand that no employee/employer relationship is created between myself and the City and that I will receive no compensation of any kind for my participation as a volunteer. In consideration of the City allowing me to participate as a volunteer, which may include riding in or operating city equipment (machines, vehicles, carts, etc.) I agree not to sue and forever release, waive and discharge the City and its elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, representatives, and the various sponsoring agencies and entities (hereinafter referred collectively as “Releasees”) from any and all liability to me or my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, children, dependents, spouse and relatives for any and all claims, causes of action, losses, judgments, costs, demands or damages that are caused by or arise from any injury to me (including death) or loss or damage to my property regardless of the cause(s) of such injury, loss or damage, and the procurement of emergency medical attention. I assume all risks associated with my participation as a volunteer. I understand I have a duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all liabilities, claims, liens, actions, causes of action, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising from any damage, loss, or injury (including death) caused by me, in whole or part, or directly associated with my actions or inactions as a volunteer. I authorize the City to obtain medical attention for me in case of an emergency. I acknowledge that the City has chosen to provide coverage for its volunteers through the Volunteer Accident Medical Plan (VAMP).
I understand that the City shall not be responsible for loss or theft of my personal property, or damage to my personal property while I am acting as a volunteer for the City. I understand photos may be taken at event(s) where I may volunteer and the City has my permission of “free use of any photos.”
I hereby acknowledge that I have carefully read this entire document, that I fully understand its contents, that I am over the age of 18, that I am signing this document of my own free will and without coercion, and that I intend for this document to be legally binding. To the extent permitted by law, this document shall include my child or children and my capacity as guardian for my child or children if I am signing on behalf of my minor child or children who will participate as a volunteer(s).