CODE OF CONDUCT: All volunteers are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, ensuring that their actions and communications contribute to a positive experience for everyone involved. Volunteers are required to work collaboratively, adopting a three-person buddy system (when possible) to enhance safety and accountability, and to prioritize the privacy and dignity of the individuals and communities being assisted. Predatory behavior (including economically predatory, opportunistic behavior: i.e. attempting to pressure impacted residents to sell their homes or purchase goods or services), sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and any form of inappropriate conduct are strictly prohibited. Such actions will not be tolerated and will result in immediate corrective measures, including potential dismissal from volunteer duties and reporting to relevant authorities when necessary.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I agree as follows: 1. I am volunteering my services on a voluntary basis without anticipation of payment of any kind; 2. I will perform assigned tasks that are within my physical capability to the best of my ability, and I will not undertake tasks that are beyond my ability; 3. I am familiar with the safe operation and use of equipment and tools that I may utilize in connection with this volunteer activity, and I will not undertake to use any equipment or tool with which I am unfamiliar or do not know how to operate safely; 4. I acknowledge that I have received and read appropriate instruction regarding this Event, including appropriate safety and emergency procedures, and that I fully understand those instructions and that I agree, after proper inspection, to use only the supplies, tools and equipment provided by the Event organizations; 5. I will perform only those tasks assigned, observe all safety rules, and use care in the performance of my assignments; 6. I acknowledge that the organizers will be taking photographs of the Event and Event participants, that the organizers and organizations may use said photographs for promotional materials and other operational activities freely and without any compensation or further notice; 7. I specifically acknowledge that I am engaging in this activity as a volunteer, at my own request and risk, and not as an employee, agent, official, officer, or representative, and further acknowledge that I am not entitled to any compensation, benefit, or insurance coverage from the organizers or any Event promoter or sponsor, nor will I make any such claim.
I understand and agree that neither the organizers nor any of their sponsors, donors, officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Released Parties"), may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death, or other damages to me or my family, heirs, or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this activity, or as a result of product liability or the negligence of any party, including Released Parties, whether passive or active.
I understand that cleaning up flood impacted areas involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to, the risks of possible injury, infection, or loss of life as a result of contact with debris, metal objects, mold or other hazardous materials found water damaged infrastructure, or from over-exertion or environmental conditions. Despite these risks, I still choose to proceed in such activity.
I know of no physical limitations that should keep me from undertaking the activities associated with an Event. In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with the Event for any harm, injury, or damage that may befall me as a participant, including all risks connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen. I further save and hold harmless said activity and Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns, arising out of participation in this activity, including both claims arising during the activity and after I complete the activity.
If I should become injured while participating in the Event, I authorize any physician or surgeon licensed in the State of California to perform emergency or surgical treatment as in his or her sole judgment may be necessary. I further declare that I am over the age of eighteen and legally competent to sign this liability release, or that I have acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian. I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital, that this instrument is legally binding, and that I have signed this document of my own free act.
BY THIS INSTRUMENT I DO HEREBY EXEMPT AND RELEASE ALL "RELEASED PARTIES," AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE.
I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY READING IT BEFORE I HAVE SIGNED IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS. IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18, THE PARENT (OR GUARDIAN, IF ANY) MUST SIGN. Participant has my permission to participate in the Event. I have read and agree to the provisions stated above. I know of no health limitations, which may restrict this individual’s participation in the Event.