Volunteer Participation Declaration

VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION DECLARATION

This Volunteer Participation Declaration (the "Declaration") is entered into by and between the undersigned Volunteer and the Organization identified below. The parties agree as follows:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS the Organization conducts community programs, events, or services for which it engages individuals to perform non‑employee volunteer duties; and

WHEREAS the Volunteer desires to perform volunteer services for the Organization and represent that Volunteer will comply with the Organization's policies and applicable law while performing those services; and

WHEREAS the parties wish to set forth the scope, obligations, and legal understanding governing the Volunteer’s participation.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Date of Birth:

SCOPE OF WORK

The Volunteer will perform the following duties and responsibilities under the supervision of the Organization. The Volunteer agrees to perform such duties in a competent manner and to follow all applicable policies, safety rules, and lawful directions:

PAYMENT TERMS

The parties acknowledge that Volunteer services are primarily voluntary. The Organization may, at its sole discretion, provide reimbursement or a stipend as set forth below. Any payment is not an employment wage and does not create an employment relationship absent a separate written agreement.

No compensation — Volunteer serves without monetary compensation

Stipend / reimbursement applies

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Declaration commences on the Effective Date below and continues until the End Date or until earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Effective Date:

End Date (if any):

Either party may terminate this Declaration for any reason upon providing notice to the other party. Notice period:

CONFIDENTIALITY

The Volunteer may have access to confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information of the Organization or its clients. The Volunteer agrees to hold such information in confidence, not to disclose it to third parties, and not to use it for any purpose except performance of volunteer duties. This obligation survives termination of this Declaration for a period of three (3) years, except where longer protection is required by law.

Exceptions: Confidential information does not include information that (a) was publicly known at the time of disclosure, (b) becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of Volunteer, or (c) is approved for release in writing by the Organization.

WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE

The Volunteer acknowledges and agrees that participation may involve risks of injury or property loss. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Volunteer voluntarily assumes all risks and releases the Organization, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to Volunteer’s participation, except for willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Organization.

The Volunteer further agrees to comply with all safety rules and to immediately report any injury, unsafe condition, or incident to the Organization.

I acknowledge the risks described above and agree to the waiver and release.

INSURANCE AND BENEFITS

The Organization may maintain insurance that covers volunteers to the extent set forth in its policies. The Volunteer acknowledges that participation does not entitle Volunteer to employment benefits, workers' compensation (except as required by applicable law), or unemployment insurance unless required by law and provided under separate written agreement.

MEDIA RELEASE

The Volunteer hereby grants the Organization the right to photograph, record, or otherwise capture Volunteer’s image and voice in connection with volunteer activities and to use such media for informational, promotional, or educational purposes without compensation, subject to applicable law.

I consent to the media release above.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND COMPLIANCE

The Organization may require background checks, reference checks, or other screenings as a condition of volunteering. The Volunteer consents to such checks where required and agrees to provide accurate information for authorization.

Volunteer agrees to comply with all applicable laws, Organization policies, and training requirements while performing volunteer duties. Failure to comply may result in immediate termination of volunteer privileges.

GOVERNING LAW

This Declaration is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which the Organization is principally located, without regard to choice of law principles that would apply another jurisdiction's laws.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Declaration constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in a signed writing executed by both parties.

VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION

By signing below, the Volunteer certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this Declaration is true and complete to the best of Volunteer’s knowledge; that Volunteer has read, understands, and agrees to abide by this Declaration; and that Volunteer is competent and authorized to enter into this agreement.

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