YWCA COVID 19 Policy

All volunteers, independent contractors and internal partners are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 in order to enter YWCA facilities. and engage in onsite YWCA activities.  Proof of vaccination is required.

 

RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

PLEASE READ AND SIGN CAREFULLY.

THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

 

Involvement: I hereby acknowledge that I am entering into this agreement freely, voluntarily, without duress and without any expectation of any form of monetary compensation. I acknowledge that I am not an employee of the YWCA.

Release of Liability: I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless the YWCA, its staff, clients, volunteers, successors, assignees and agents from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature which may arise during or as a result of my voluntary involvement with the YWCA. I understand that I am releasing the YWCA from any liability in respect to bodily injury, personal injury', illness, death or property damage that may result from my voluntary involvement with the YWCA, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

Assumption of Risk: I hereby acknowledge that while participating with the YWCA, I may be exposed to hazardous environment or working conditions. These include, but are not limited to, kitchen equipment, tools, lifting, loading and unloading materials, office equipment, vehicles and driving. I also acknowledge that while participating with the YWCA, I may be exposed to individuals with illnesses that include, but are not limited to HIV, hepatitis, MRSA, tuberculosis, influenza, lice, shingles and bed bugs. 

Medical Treatment: I hereby release the YWCA from any claims that may arise as a result of any First Aid treatment or service administered in connection with my voluntary involvement with the YWCA. Furthermore, I hereby authorize the YWCA to seek professional medical attention for myself should I become incapacitated or should professional medical attention be needed.

Insurance: I hereby acknowledge and understand that the YWCA shall not be responsible for or obligated to provide medical, health or disability insurance to any volunteer in excess of what it currently provides.

Law: I hereby acknowledge that while engaged in my voluntary involvement with the YWCA, I shall abide by all federal laws and all laws of the state of Washington.

Media: I hereby agree and give my consent to be interviewed, photographed, filmed, videotaped and/or sound recorded. I understand the story of my volunteer experience, my words and/or images may appear in media (print/broadcast), and/or in advertising, publicity, fundraising, social media or informational material of the YWCA or affiliated organizations, including publication, website, video, etc. for up to 5 years. I waive all compensation for such use and I give the YWCA permission to use my full name in its publications.

Severability: If any provision in this release is found to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be severable from the rest of this agreement and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.