Waiver & Release* I agree to the following:
The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer voluntarily for Nathaniel’s Hope, and engage in the activities related to Nathaniel’s Toy Shop or Caroling Caravan as a volunteer (“the Activities”). Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Nathaniel’s Hope and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s Activity with Nathaniel’s Hope. Volunteer understands that the Activities may include moving, lifting, working in the office, at Nathaniel’s Toy Shop, or delivering toys. Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and releases Nathaniel’s Hope from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.
Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Nathaniel’s Hope from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Nathaniel’s Hope with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s activity with Nathaniel’s Hope, whether caused by the negligence of Nathaniel’s Hope or its officers, directors, employees, agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that Nathaniel’s Hope 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. Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Nathaniel’s Hope in writing; Nathaniel’s Hope 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 own medical or health insurance coverage.
Assumption of the Risk: The Volunteer understands that the Activities may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, lifting, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the sites.
Insurance: The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Nathaniel’s Hope in writing; Nathaniel’s Hope 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 own medical or health insurance coverage.
Volunteer acknowledges that if they have active covid, or have been in prolonged contact with someone who has active covid within the 5 days immediately prior to their scheduled volunteering commitment, they should contact us immediately.
Photographic Release:
Volunteer does hereby grant and conveys unto Nathaniel’s Hope all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Nathaniel’s Hope during the Volunteer’s Activity with Nathaniel’s Hope, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. Other: Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by laws of the State of Florida, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Volunteer agrees that in the event that 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 provision of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.