Fillable Printable Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Template

Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Template

Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “release”) executed on _____ (date) by __________________

(“Volunteer”) releases _____________, (“Nonprofit”), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing

under the laws of the State of __________________ and each of its directors, officers, employees, and

agents. The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for Nonprofit and engage in activities related

to serving as a volunteer.

Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with Nonprofit is limited to a volunteer

position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; that Nonprofit

will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer; and that Volunteer is

responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of

Volunteer’s services to Nonprofit.

1. Waiver and Release: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Nonprofit and

its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature,

either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to Nonprofit. I

understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges Nonprofit from any liability or claim that I

may have against Nonprofit with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property

damage that may result from the services I provide to Nonprofit or occurring while I am providing

volunteer services.

2. Insurance: Further I understand that Nonprofit does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to

provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability

benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of

Nonprofit beyond what may be offered freely by Nonprofit in the event of injury or medical expenses

incurred by me.

3. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge Nonprofit from any claim whatsoever

which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services

rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with Nonprofit.

4. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services I provide to Nonprofit may include activities that

may be hazardous to me including, but not limited to ______________ involving inherently dangerous

activities. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and

Release Nonprofit from all liability.

5. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to Nonprofit all right, title, and interests in any and all

photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Nonprofit in

connection with my providing volunteer services to Nonprofit.

6. Other: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as

permitted by the laws of the State of ________ and that this Release shall be governed by and

interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of ___________. I agree that in the event that

any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining

provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability

willingly and voluntarily.

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Signature (Or parent/guardian if under 18) Date