Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement
This document explains possible risks of volunteering and includes liability waivers, consents, and
other legal agreements.
By marking the box, I, the volunteer (or volunteer’s legal guardian), acknowledge that entry into
this agreement (“Agreement”) is in consideration of my participation as a volunteer, and
confirm my understanding and agreement to the following:
Policies and Safety Rules
I will comply with Client’s volunteer policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other
directions. I understand that Client does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening
behavior, or violence of any kind. I understand that noncompliance may result in termination
of my volunteer status.
Volunteer Not an Employee
I understand that (a) I am not an employee of Client, (b) I will not be paid for my participation,
and (c) I am not covered by or eligible for any Client insurance, health care, worker’s
compensation, or other benefits. I understand that Client may terminate my volunteer status at
any time, for any or no reason.
Risks Associated with Volunteering
Volunteering for Client has risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways. They include,
without limitation: my lifting heavy objects or otherwise exerting myself, handling glass and
_____ materials, using hot or sharp objects or other tools, being exposed to dust, loud noises,
__________, and interacting with and being in the presence of other volunteers, visitors and
other people. I understand that these risks include risks of injury, illness, death, and property
damage or loss, and that they may arise from my own actions or from the actions of others at
or near Client facilities or encountered when traveling for Client activities offsite. I also
understand that even if Client, I, and other persons present at Client facilities follow all health
and safety protocols, I may still be exposed to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.
Awareness and Assumption of Risk
I understand the information above, and confirm and acknowledge that these are risks
associated with volunteering. With such information and awareness, and with the recognition
that other factors may create additional such risks, I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily: (a) sign
up to volunteer for Client; (b) engage in volunteer activities; and (c) assume and accept the
risks of all injury, death, property damage or loss, financial obligation, loss of privacy, loss of
reputation, and all other injuries and other consequences, whether known or unknown,
whether foreseen or unforeseeable, and whether incurred at Client facilities or elsewhere, that
may result, directly or indirectly, from my presence at Client facilities or participation as a
Client volunteer, regardless of the cause.
Waiver and Release of Claims
I waive and release Client and its directors, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and
affiliates (collectively, “Client Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, costs, and expenses of
any kind and of whatever nature which I or my heirs, next of kin, or legal representatives may
have or which may later accrue, caused by or arising directly or indirectly from my presence at
Client facilities or participation in Client activities. This release and waiver includes, in each
such case, all claims in respect of the risks noted above, known and unknown, foreseen and
unforeseeable, regardless of the cause or whether such claims arise from tort, contract, or
otherwise, and even if caused by negligence, whether passive or active. I will not sue any of
the Client Parties on the basis of these waived and released claims.
Disclosure of Medical Conditions
I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making
my own decision about volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant
to my participation to my supervisor or other staff at Client, including chronic conditions such
as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Client needs such information 2
because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of
others at Client. I consent to Client sharing this information with health professionals or first
responders should I become ill or injured while at Client facilities.
Medical Care Consent and Waiver
I authorize Client to provide me with first aid and to arrange medical assistance,
transportation, and emergency medical services for me if I get hurt while volunteering. I
understand that Client is not obligated to provide this care. I also understand that I am solely
responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport, and that Client does
not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me.
Confidentiality
I may have access to Client’s confidential information. At all times during and after my
participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose
or use it except as Client expressly authorizes.
Assignment of Work Product
I grant full rights to Client in any reports, brochures, website content, photos, images, videos,
or other materials or works I may create in the course of volunteer activities, and any
intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials.
Use by Client of My Name and Image
I understand that Client may take photos or videos of me. I consent to use by Client of my
image, voice, name, and story, and of images of any works I may create as a volunteer
(collectively, “Materials”), in Client’s digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, and
other communications. Client may use the Materials without obtaining my approval or paying
me for such use. I grant Client all copyrights in and waive any legal claims relating to the
Materials, including those relating to copyright, rights of publicity or privacy, or defamation, or
arising from any distortion, blurring, or alteration that may occur in the making, editing, or use
of the Materials.
General Provisions
I understand that this Agreement will be binding for so long as I am a volunteer at Client. This
Agreement will run in favor of, and may be enforced by, each of the Client Parties, and will
bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. This Agreement will be binding to the
fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be
unenforceable, the other terms remain effective. This Agreement will be governed by
Missouri law.
I affirm that I am of legal age and able to sign on my own behalf and am freely signing this
Agreement. I have read this Agreement and fully understand that by signing this
Agreement, I am giving up legal rights and remedies that may be available to me and to
other persons.
I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant and am freely signing this
document on their behalf. I certify that I have the authority to sign on behalf of the participant
and to make decisions for the participant regarding volunteering. I also waive and release
Client Parties from any and all liability, claims, costs, and damages of any kind which I may
have resulting or arising directly or indirectly from the participant’s participation in
volunteering. I have read this Agreement and fully understand that by signing this
Agreement, I am giving up legal rights and remedies that may be available to the
participant, to me, and to other persons.
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