Release and Waiver of Liability for Volunteers
THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) is executed on this day of
, 20 , by , (the “Volunteer”), in favor of Habitat for Humanity
San Luis Obispo County, Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., and any other Habitat for
Humanity affiliated organization, and their respective directors, officers, trustees,
employees, volunteers and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”).
I, the Volunteer, desire to work as a volunteer for one or more of the Released Parties and engage
in the activities related to being a volunteer ("Activities"). I understand that my Activities may
include but are not limited to the following: working in Habitat for Humanity offices or Habitat
for Humanity ReStore operations; traveling to and from work sites, towns, or cities; consuming food
available or provided; living in housing provided for volunteers; constructing and rehabilitating
residential buildings; and other construction-related activities.
I, the Volunteer, hereby freely, voluntarily and without duress execute this Release under the
following terms:
Release and Waiver. I, the Volunteer, do hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless the
Released Parties and their successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims and demands
which I or my heirs, assigns, next of kin or legal representatives may have or which may
hereinafter accrue with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death or property
damage which arise or may hereafter arise from or is in any way related to my Activities with any
of the Released Parties, whether caused wholly or in part by the simple negligence, fault or other
misconduct, other than intentional or grossly negligent conduct, of any of the Released Parties or
of other volunteers.
I understand and acknowledge that by this Release I knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and
loss associated with the Activities. I also understand that the Released Parties do not assume any
responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but
not limited to medical, health or disability insurance in the event of injury, illness, death or
property damage.
Medical Treatment. I, the Volunteer, do hereby release and forever discharge the Released Parties
from any claim or action whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first
aid, treatment or service rendered in connection with my Activities with any of the Released
Parties.
Assumption of the Risk. I, the Volunteer, understand that my Activities may include work that may
be hazardous to me, including, but not limited to, the following: construction; deconstruction;
loading and unloading, travel to and from the work sites, consuming donated meals and snacks; and
exposure to lead, asbestos, and mold, which may cause or worsen certain illnesses, especially if I
do not wear protective equipment, am exposed for extended periods of time, or have a pre-existing
immune system deficiency.
I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and release
the Released Parties from all liability for any loss, cost, expense, injury, illness, death, or
property damage resulting directly or indirectly from the Activities.
Insurance. I, the Volunteer, understand that, except as otherwise agreed to by the Released Parties
in writing, the Released Parties are under no obligation to provide, carry or maintain health,
medical, travel, disability or other insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is
expected and encouraged to obtain their own health, medical, travel, disability or other insurance
coverage.
Photographic Release. I, the Volunteer, do hereby grant and convey unto Habitat for Humanity for
San Luis Obispo County and/or Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., all right, title and
interest in any and all photographs and video or audio recordings of or including my image or
voice, made by any of the Released Parties during my Activities with the Released Parties,
including, but not limited to, the right to use such photographs or recordings for any purpose and
to any royalties, proceeds or other benefits derived from them.
Other. I, the Volunteer, expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive
as permitted by the laws of the state of California. I further agree that in the event any clause
or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction,
the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining clauses or
provisions of this Release, which shall continue to be enforceable. Further, a waiver of a right
under this Release does not prevent the exercise of any other right.
To express my understanding of and agreement with this Release, I (“Volunteer”) sign here with a
witness:
*SIGNATURE ELECTRONICALLY OBTAINED. Registrant confirms volunteer is 18 years of age or older.*
Permission to Use Photograph
I grant to Habitat for Humanity SLO County, its representatives, and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I authorize Habitat for Humanity SLO County, its assigns, and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that Habitat for Humanity SLO County may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.
I have read and understand the above.
MINOR VOLUNTEER WAIVER
IMPORTANT: If the Volunteer is less than 18 years of age, all parents or guardians must complete the signature section below. If only one parent or guardian signs these forms on behalf of a Volunteer who is under 18 years of age, then the undersigned parent or guardian of the Volunteer hereby covenants, warrants, represents and agrees that he or she is executing these forms on behalf of, and as an agent for, any other individual who may be a parent or guardian of the Volunteer, that he/she is fully authorized to do so, and that by executing such Release and Parental Authorization, the undersigned is binding himself/herself, the Volunteer, and any other parent or guardian of the Volunteer, and all of their heirs, next of kin, assigns, and legal representatives to such Release and Parental Authorization.
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNING ON BEHALF OF THE ABOVE MINOR:
I have carefully considered my decision, the benefits and risks involved and hereby give my informed consent, on behalf of the above listed minor child, for him/her to participate in all Activities as set forth in the above Volunteer Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability, and such terms are incorporated herein. I have read and understand the above Volunteer Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability, any questions of mine have been answered, and I voluntarily agree to all such provisions. It is my intent to bind my and the minor Volunteer's heirs, next of kin, assigns, and legal representatives. Furthermore, I understand that the above Volunteer Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability is made on behalf of my minor child(ren) and/or legal wards and I represent and warrant to Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. or its affiliated organizations that I have the full authority to sign this on behalf of such minor(s).
Permission to Use Photograph – Minor Volunteer
I grant to Habitat for Humanity SLO County, its representatives, and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I authorize Habitat for Humanity SLO County, its assigns, and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that Habitat for Humanity SLO County may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.
I have read and understand the above.
