WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
REQUIRED VOLUNTEER PERMISSION FORM
ADULT and MINOR
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Volunteer Emergency Information & Hold Harmless Release Form

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS!

I, ________________________________, (the Volunteer) desire to participate as a volunteer in various programs, events or activities, (hereafter collectively referred to as “ACTIVITIES” operated or sponsored by WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH.  The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer.  The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include construction, neighborhood beautification, painting & cleaning of area and participating at special events.  In consideration of the permission granted to participate in the Activities, the Volunteer hereby freely and without duress executes this Release under the terms below:

1.       Release and Waiver: The Volunteer hereby AGREES TO THE WAIVE, RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE and HOLD HARMLESS WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH and any of its officers, directors, employers, affiliates, agents, homeowners, volunteers, donors, representatives, successors, assigns, from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, demands, damages (any illness, death, bodily injury, personal injury or property damage) and claims of every kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the Volunteer’s Activities.  The Volunteer further RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGES AND AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH and any of its officers, directors, employers, affiliates, agents, homeowners, volunteers, donors, representatives, successors, assigns, from any and all liability arising from WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH and any of its officers, directors, employers, affiliates, agents, homeowners, volunteers, donors, representatives, successors, assigns, or representative’s OWN NEGLIGENCE, CARELESSNESS, OR OTHER.

2.       Assumption of Risk: The Volunteer understands that the Activities might involve physical activity, loading and unloading, transportation to and from the work sites, contact with unidentified and/or unfamiliar persons, unanticipated hazards, unexpected dangers and other potential risks of bodily injury or damage to property.  The Volunteer represents that the Volunteer has no physical or mental conditions which, to their knowledge, would endanger the Volunteer and any other person, or would interfere with the Volunteer’s ability to participate in the Activities.  The Volunteer fully realizes the dangers of participating in the Activities and agrees that the Volunteer is solely responsible for his/her safety and health conditions (and any limitations imposed thereby).  The Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes any and all risks of injury, illness or harm caused or sustained during the Volunteer’s participation of the Activities.

3.       Medical Treatment: The Volunteer understands that WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH does not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of any illness, bodily injury or personal injury sustained by the Volunteer.  The Volunteer hereby RELEASES, FOREVER DISCHARGES AND AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH and any of its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, representatives, successors, assigns, and partners from any and all claims, costs, expenses, damages whatsoever which arise or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, physical or mental health treatment, or medical service rendered as a result of the Volunteer’s Activities with WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH.

Insurance: The Volunteer understands that WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer.  Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her personal/family medical health insurance coverage.

In the event the Volunteer suffers an injury or condition during participation in Activities, the Volunteer authorizes the Team or Project Leader to contact the Emergency Contact Person indicated below to advise them of the Volunteer’s injury or condition and to consult them regarding the Volunteer’s injury or condition.

4.       Photographic Release: Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH and its volunteers, representatives and partners during the Volunteer’s Activities with WOODSIDE BIBLE CHURCH, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

By signing below, the Volunteer has read, understood, and executed this Release as of the date.