The Volunteer releases Historic Downtown Snohomish Association (HDSA), a nonprofit organized and existing under the laws of the United States as a Section 501(c) (3) tax exempt corporation, each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents.
I, the above named Volunteer, do hereby give my consent to participation in all activities of the HDSA . The Volunteer understands that the scope of the Volunteer’s relationship with HDSA is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; and that HDSA will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer. The Volunteer desires that the Volunteer engage in activities related to serving or participating in the HDSA ’s activities as a player, participant or volunteer. The Volunteer is responsible for the Volunteer’s own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of participation in activities of the HDSA
1. Waiver and Release: I release and forever discharge and hold harmless HDSA 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 the activities as a Volunteer with the HDSA , including claims arising out of negligence. I understand and acknowledge that this Release Discharges HDSA from any liability or claim that I may have against HDSA with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services the Volunteer provides to HDSA or occurring while Volunteer is providing volunteer services.
2. Insurance: I affirm that I am covered by primary medical insurance and understand that I am responsible for my medical bills if injury occurs. Further, I understand that HDSA does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide the Volunteer with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of the Volunteer’s injury, illness, death or damage to his or her property. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of HDSA beyond what may be offered freely by HDSA in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by the Volunteer.
3. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services provided by me to HDSA may include activities that are inherently dangerous to me. I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm to me from these activities and Release HDSA from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the services I provide as a volunteer or occurring while I am participating in events.
4. Photographic Release: I, grant and convey to HDSA all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video or audio recordings of the Volunteer or his or her likeness or voice made by HDSA in connection with the Volunteer participating in HDSA events, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
5. Medical Treatment: I, hereby release and forever discharge HDSA 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 HDSA. I give my consent for the HDSA to provide, administer, or obtain medical treatment for me.
6. Other:
I, expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Washington and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. 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, the above named Volunteer, express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability knowingly and voluntarily.
