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Waiver
This VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY (this “Release”) is executed by the undersigned (“I” or “me”) in favor of Jewish Relief Agency, a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers (collectively, the “Organization”).
I desire to volunteer for the Organization and engage in activities related to being its volunteer (the “Activities”). I understand that the Activities may include, but are not limited to, assembling, preparing, and packing food and other supplies at the Organization’s warehouse or other work sites, transportation to and from the warehouse or other work sites, loading and unloading food and other supplies, delivering and distributing food and other supplies to recipients of the Organization’s services, using tools, equipment and moving and lifting heavy objects, and participating in other volunteer activities made available by or through the Organization. I acknowledge that the Organization is not responsible for providing vehicles or any other form of transportation in connection with my participation in the Activities. I acknowledge and agree that certain Activities that require the use of a vehicle or similar mode of transportation, including, without limitation, transporting, delivering and distributing food and other supplies to or from the warehouse or another work site to recipients of the Organization’s services, will require that I use a personal vehicle. In the event I engage in any Activities that require the use of a personal vehicle, I certify that I am a licensed driver and that the vehicle that I use to provide my services is insured in accordance with all applicable laws and such insurance coverage is in full force and effect as of the date that I engage in the Activities. I acknowledge that security cameras are in use in public spaces in the warehouse and other work sites and may be used to monitor and/or record all actions and behaviors. I also understand that as a volunteer I will receive no compensation or remuneration for my services and will not be eligible for any employee benefits. I acknowledge that I am not an employee.
In exchange for being allowed to participate in the Activities as a volunteer and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I acknowledge, intending to be legally bound, I hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release and agree to the following terms:
1. Compliance with Policies. I agree to comply with all policies and procedures, training, conduct expectations and health and safety rules of the Organization, and will follow the Organization's instructions and directions in carrying out the Activities. I understand that the Organization does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior or violence of any kind. I further understand that non-compliance may result in the termination of my volunteer status.
2. Assumption of Risk. I am aware and understand that the Activities may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities and have considered those risks. I further recognize that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is extremely contagious, that the Organization cannot guarantee that I will not become exposed to or infected with COVID-19, and that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in the Activities, which may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability and/or death. I hereby expressly and specifically assume any and all such risks, including any and all risk of injury, harm, property damage or loss, that I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activities.
3. Medical Treatment. I hereby give consent and authority to the Organization to obtain medical treatment on my behalf if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and/or evacuation. I hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless the Organization from any claim whatsoever in connection with such treatment or other medical services.
4. Release and Waiver. I hereby fully and forever release and discharge the Organization from, and expressly waive, any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that may arise from my participation in the Activities. I agree not to make or bring any such claim or demand against the Organization, and fully and forever release and discharge the Organization from liability under such claims or demands.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES THE ORGANIZATION FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PROPERTY LOSS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITIES, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION OR OTHERWISE.
5. Insurance. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE OF ANY NATURE IN THE EVENT OF MY INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY.
I also understand that the Organization does not provide workers’ compensation insurance for volunteers. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of the Organization in the event of any injury or medical expense.
6. Indemnification. I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organization from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgments, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that it may incur or sustain as a result of my negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in connection with my participation in the Activities, arising out of any third-party claim.
7. Photographic Release. I understand and agree that during the Activities, I may be photographed, audio recorded and/or videotaped by the Organization for internal and/or promotional use. I hereby grant and convey to the Organization all right, title, and interest, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits, in any and all such photographs or recordings, and consent to the Organization's use of my name, image, likeness, and voice in perpetuity, in any medium or format, for any publicity without further compensation or permission.
8. Confidentiality. I agree that in the course of my participation in the Activities, I may have access to personal, financial and/or other confidential or proprietary information of other persons. I agree at all times to maintain the confidentiality of such information, to use such information only as necessary to perform my service as a volunteer, and to report any intentional or unintentional disclosure or use of such information to the Organization.
9. Miscellaneous. I hereby agree that this Release represents the full understanding between the Organization and me and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, between us, with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any term or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that term or provision shall be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted. The invalidity of any such term or provision shall not otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. This Release is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Organization and me and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, modify, expand, or limit any of the terms of this Release.
10. Governing Law. I hereby agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without reference to any choice of law doctrine.
This VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY (this “Release”) is executed by the undersigned (“I” or “me”) in favor of Jewish Relief Agency, a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives and volunteers (collectively, the “Organization”).
I desire to volunteer for the Organization and engage in activities related to being its volunteer (the “Activities”). I understand that the Activities may include, but are not limited to, assembling, preparing, and packing food and other supplies at the Organization’s warehouse or other work sites, transportation to and from the warehouse or other work sites, loading and unloading food and other supplies, delivering and distributing food and other supplies to recipients of the Organization’s services, using tools, equipment and moving and lifting heavy objects, and participating in other volunteer activities made available by or through the Organization. I acknowledge that the Organization is not responsible for providing vehicles or any other form of transportation in connection with my participation in the Activities. I acknowledge and agree that certain Activities that require the use of a vehicle or similar mode of transportation, including, without limitation, transporting, delivering and distributing food and other supplies to or from the warehouse or another work site to recipients of the Organization’s services, will require that I use a personal vehicle. In the event I engage in any Activities that require the use of a personal vehicle, I certify that I am a licensed driver and that the vehicle that I use to provide my services is insured in accordance with all applicable laws and such insurance coverage is in full force and effect as of the date that I engage in the Activities. I acknowledge that security cameras are in use in public spaces in the warehouse and other work sites and may be used to monitor and/or record all actions and behaviors. I also understand that as a volunteer I will receive no compensation or remuneration for my services and will not be eligible for any employee benefits. I acknowledge that I am not an employee.
In exchange for being allowed to participate in the Activities as a volunteer and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I acknowledge, intending to be legally bound, I hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release and agree to the following terms:
1. Compliance with Policies. I agree to comply with all policies and procedures, training, conduct expectations and health and safety rules of the Organization, and will follow the Organization's instructions and directions in carrying out the Activities. I understand that the Organization does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior or violence of any kind. I further understand that non-compliance may result in the termination of my volunteer status.
2. Assumption of Risk. I am aware and understand that the Activities may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Activities and have considered those risks. I further recognize that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is extremely contagious, that the Organization cannot guarantee that I will not become exposed to or infected with COVID-19, and that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in the Activities, which may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability and/or death. I hereby expressly and specifically assume any and all such risks, including any and all risk of injury, harm, property damage or loss, that I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activities.
3. Medical Treatment. I hereby give consent and authority to the Organization to obtain medical treatment on my behalf if I am injured or require medical attention during my participation in the Activities. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment, medical transportation, and/or evacuation. I hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless the Organization from any claim whatsoever in connection with such treatment or other medical services.
4. Release and Waiver. I hereby fully and forever release and discharge the Organization from, and expressly waive, any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that may arise from my participation in the Activities. I agree not to make or bring any such claim or demand against the Organization, and fully and forever release and discharge the Organization from liability under such claims or demands.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES THE ORGANIZATION FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PROPERTY LOSS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE ACTIVITIES, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION OR OTHERWISE.
5. Insurance. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE OF ANY NATURE IN THE EVENT OF MY INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY.
I also understand that the Organization does not provide workers’ compensation insurance for volunteers. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of the Organization in the event of any injury or medical expense.
6. Indemnification. I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Organization from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgments, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that it may incur or sustain as a result of my negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct in connection with my participation in the Activities, arising out of any third-party claim.
7. Photographic Release. I understand and agree that during the Activities, I may be photographed, audio recorded and/or videotaped by the Organization for internal and/or promotional use. I hereby grant and convey to the Organization all right, title, and interest, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits, in any and all such photographs or recordings, and consent to the Organization's use of my name, image, likeness, and voice in perpetuity, in any medium or format, for any publicity without further compensation or permission.
8. Confidentiality. I agree that in the course of my participation in the Activities, I may have access to personal, financial and/or other confidential or proprietary information of other persons. I agree at all times to maintain the confidentiality of such information, to use such information only as necessary to perform my service as a volunteer, and to report any intentional or unintentional disclosure or use of such information to the Organization.
9. Miscellaneous. I hereby agree that this Release represents the full understanding between the Organization and me and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, between us, with respect to the subject matter hereof. If any term or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that term or provision shall be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted. The invalidity of any such term or provision shall not otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. This Release is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Organization and me and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, modify, expand, or limit any of the terms of this Release.
10. Governing Law. I hereby agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without reference to any choice of law doctrine.
By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read and understood all of the terms of this Release and that I am voluntarily giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue the Organization.