This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) executed upon completion of this form by the volunteer listed above (the “Volunteer”) and the parent having legal custody and/or the legal guardian of the volunteer (the "Guardian"), in favor of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis, Inc., a Tennessee nonprofit corporation, their directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, “Habitat”).
The Volunteer and Guardian desires to work as a volunteer for Habitat and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the "Activities"). The Volunteer and the Guardian understands that the Activities may include constructing and rehabilitating residential buildings, assisting in the Habitat offices, working in the Habitat ReStore, performing various functions at or in preparation for special events, and living in housing provided for volunteers of Habitat.
The Volunteer and Guardian hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:
Release and Waiver. Volunteer and Guardian does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Habitat 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 Activities with Habitat.
Volunteer and Guardian understand that this Release discharges Habitat from any liability or claim that the Volunteer or Guardian may have against Habitat with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with Habitat, whether caused by the negligence of Habitat or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that Habitat 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.
It is the policy of Memphis Habitat that children under the age of 16 not be allowed on a Habitat worksite while there is construction in progress. It is further the policy of Habitat that, while children between the ages of 16 and 17 may be allowed to participate in construction work, ultra hazardous activity such as using power tools, excavation, demolition or working on rooftops is not permitted by anyone under the age of 18.
Medical Treatment. Volunteer and Guardian does hereby release and forever discharge Habitat from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with Habitat or with the decision by any representative or agent of Habitat to exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment as such power may be granted and authorized in the Parental Authorization for Treatment of a Minor Child.
Assumption of the Risk. The Volunteer and Guardian understand that the Activities may include work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the work sites.
Volunteer and Guardian hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and release Habitat from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.
Insurance. The Volunteer and Guardian understand that, except as otherwise agreed to by Habitat in writing, Habitat 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.
Photographic Release. Volunteer and Guardian do hereby grant and convey unto Habitat all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Habitat during the Volunteer’s Activities with Habitat, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
Other. Volunteer and Guardian expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Tennessee, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. Volunteer and Guardian agree 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 provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.
Electronic Signatures
To submit this Volunteer Information and Release Form you must provide your signature and, in the case that you are a minor, a parent’s signature. You have the option to sign this agreement electronically or on paper. To electronically sign, you may type in the required names in the fields provided. By electing to sign this document electronically, you are providing your consent that applies to all form fields, transactions and agreements that require a legal signature, including, but not limited to: Your acknowledgement of receipt of the HFHGM Safety Handbook, your agreement with the Release and Waiver of Liability, and—in the absence of a parent’s signature—the fact that you are not a minor.