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RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

 (“Volunteer”) enters into this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk (this “Release”) in favor of Catholic Charities of Oregon, an Oregon nonprofit corporation doing business as Catholic Charities of Oregon, and its administrators, directors, officers, members, employees, agents and volunteers.

Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Catholic Charities of Oregon and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the “Activities”). Volunteer understands that the Activities may include lifting, climbing, standing on platforms, use of tools, and related activities.

Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:

 

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT:

• I agree to give my time and services to Catholic Charities without financial compensation and will not accept monetary gifts from clients.
• I agree to respect clients’ right to self-determination and work to establish their independence and self-sufficiency.
• I agree to report suspected abuse or neglect to a Catholic Charities staff member.
• I agree to promptly submit any required reports and monthly volunteer hours performed.
• I agree to inform the Volunteer Coordinator (or other staff member when applicable) if I am unable to volunteer due to illness or emergency and keep them informed regarding my volunteer status and/or any on-going client needs.
• I understand that a background check will be performed on civil, criminal, as well as motor vehicle records (as appropriate).

 RELEASE & WAIVER: Volunteer does hereby release, forever discharge, covenant not to sue, and hold harmless Catholic Charities of Oregon and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, or demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s participation in the Activities with Catholic Charities of Oregon. Volunteer understands that this Release discharges Catholic Charities of Oregon from any liability or claim that Volunteer may have against Catholic Charities of Oregon with respect to any losses or damages, including without limitation any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death or property damage, that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with Catholic Charities of Oregon, whether caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of Catholic Charities of Oregon or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that Catholic Charities of Oregon 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 in the event of injury or illness.

 

I agree to adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Volunteer Handbook, available for download at www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/app/uploads/2019/02/External-Volunteer-Intern-and-Community-Partner-Handbook-FINAL_.pdf. A physical copy can be provided to you upon request, volunteer@ccoregon.org 

 

Photo Use Policy/Media Consent: I understand that Catholic Charities promotes its work using client stories for education, publicity, and/or fundraising opportunities. I grant permission for Catholic Charities to use my name, photographic images, direct quotes and visual recordings. I grant permission for Catholic Charities to share my information on the Catholic Charities website, social media, newspaper articles, posters, pamphlets, flyers or donation appeals such as letters or specific asks. I understand that Catholic Charities will own all rights to the information granted in this release and that I will not be compensated for any use. Furthermore, Catholic Charities may use the above information initialed by me for all current and future purposes until I revoke my consent.

 

 

By signing I agree to all terms of the Volunteer Agreement as outlined above.   

 

By signing, I agree that I have read and will comply with all elements of this document and the Volunteer Handbook, as well as additional requirements as provided by Catholic Charities.

 

By agreeing to this Release, Volunteer warrants that they have read and fully understand this Release and that they are fully familiar with its contents and terms. Volunteer agrees to this Release freely and without inducement or assurance of any nature.

 

VOLUNTEER UNDERSTANDS THAT THEY ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE. VOLUNTEER INTENDS THIS RELEASE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Volunteer is of legal mental capacity to act as his/her own representative in agreeing to this release.