I, (“the Volunteer”), desire to work as a Volunteer and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer with the City of New Orleans. I understand that the activities may include but are not limited to [lifting of objects, standing up two or more hours at a time, standing outside, and/or interacting with attendees].
By my signature below, I hereby swear that upon my own free will, I request to voluntarily provide community service to the City of New Orleans. I fully understand and assume all risks by me entering into this release and indemnification and by participating as a volunteer.
1. Waiver and Release. I release and forever discharge and hold harmless the City of New Orleans and its elected and appointed officials, employees, boards, commissions, agents, servants and assigns (hereinafter referred to as the “City of New Orleans”) from any and all liability, claims and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my work associated with [Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Hollygrove]. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges the City of New Orleans from any liability or claim that I, the Volunteer, and anyone under my supervision, control or employ, may have against the City of New Orleans with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, disease, death or property damage that may result from my participation in the [Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Hollygrove]. I also understand that the City of New Orleans does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage.
2. Medical Treatment. I hereby release and forever discharge the City of New Orleans from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my time with the City of New Orleans and the [Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Hollygrove]. I further authorize the City’s employee or agent supervising this activity to secure medical care for me in the event of injury. I promise to assume liability for payment, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, sponsors, volunteers, or agents, of medical expenses arising from said medical care for said injury and, I further authorize the City to perform criminal history background checks, driving record checks, and/or drug screens when applicable to the duties, programs, or activities associated with [Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Hollygrove].
3. Assumption of the Risk. I understand that my time with the City of New Orleans may include activities that are inherently hazardous, including, but not limited to, construction activities, loading and unloading heavy equipment and materials, and local travel to and from the work sites.
I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in these activities and release the City of New Orleans from all liability for injury, illness, disease, death or property damage resulting from the activities of my time with the City of New Orleans and participation with the [Neighborhood Cares Initiative: Hollygrove], INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS AND DAMAGES ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND/OR THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION IS AN INDEMNITY EXTENDED BY THE VOLUNTEER TO INDEMNIFY AND PROTECT THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND/OR ITS DEPARTMENTS, AGENTS, OFFICERS, SERVANTS, OR EMPLOYEES FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND/OR ITS DEPARTMENTS, AGENTS, OFFICERS, SERVANTS, OR EMPLOYEES, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE OR CONTRIBUTING CAUSE OF THE RESULTANT INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR DAMAGE.
5. Other. I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Louisiana. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.
6. Venue. The venue for any disputes or actions arising out of this agreement shall be in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
7. Taping/Photography: I hereby give the City the right to photograph, televise, film, and sound record my acts, appearances, and utterances of me and to use any descriptive words or names, including my name in conjunction therewith and without limit as to the time, to produce and reproduce the same or any part thereof by any method, and to use for any purpose which the City deems proper and with no payment or compensation to me. All such photographs, teletapes, films, and sound recordings shall be the exclusive property of the City, and I hereby relinquish all rights, title, and interest therein.
8. Electronic Signature. I agree that a manually signed copy of this Agreement delivered by email shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
To express my understanding of and agreement to this Release, I affix my signature hereto: