This   document explains possible risks of volunteering and includes liability waivers, consents, and other legal agreements.

I, the volunteer (or volunteer’s legal guardian), acknowledge that entry into this agreement (“Agreement”) is in consideration of my participation as a volunteer, and confirm my understanding and agreement to the following:

Safety and Conduct

I will comply with Piper G. Amundson Foundation’s volunteer policies, safety rules, conduct expectations, and other directions. I understand that Piper G. Amundson Foundation does not tolerate bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind.

Volunteer Not an Employee

I understand that I am not an employee of Piper G. Amundson Foundation and will not be paid for participation as a volunteer or be eligible for participation in Piper G. Amundson Foundation’s benefit plans.

Awareness and Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that volunteering at Piper G. Amundson Foundation has risks. These risks may arise in a variety of ways, including from my:

• lifting heavy objects or other physical exertion

•   working with glass and sharp materials

•   using hot or sharp objects or other tools

• exposure to dust, loud noise, etc.

•   interacting with or being in the presence of other volunteers, visitors, or others

•   exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious disease

I assume and accept any and all risks of injury, illness, death, and property damage or loss that may arise from my presence at Piper G. Amundson Foundation facilities or participation as a Piper G. Amundson Foundation volunteer.

Waiver and Release of Claims

I waive and release Piper G. Amundson Foundation and its directors, employees, and other volunteers from any and all claims and liabilities arising from my participation as a Piper G. Amundson Foundation volunteer, including, without limitation, claims in respect of death, illness, or injury to my person or property. I will not sue Piper G. Amundson Foundation on the basis of these waived and released claims.

Disclosure of Medical Conditions

I understand that I am solely responsible for knowing my own physical condition and making my own decision about volunteering. I have disclosed all medications and conditions relevant to my participation to Piper G. Amundson Foundation staff, including, without limitation, chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, seizures, or diabetes. I understand that Piper G. Amundson Foundation needs such information because some medication side effects or medical conditions could affect my safety or that of others at Piper G. Amundson Foundation. I consent to Piper G. Amundson Foundation sharing this information with health professionals or first responders should I become ill or injured while at Piper G. Amundson Foundation facilities.

Medical Care Consent

I authorize Piper G. Amundson Foundation to provide me first aid, emergency medical assistance, and transportation. I understand that Piper G. Amundson Foundation is not obligated to provide this care. I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to my medical treatment and transport, and that Piper G. Amundson Foundation does not provide health, medical, disability, or other insurance coverage for me. 

Confidentiality

I may have access to Piper G. Amundson Foundation’s confidential information. I will hold any such information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as Piper G. Amundson Foundation expressly authorizes.

Assignment of Work Product

I grant full rights to Piper G. Amundson Foundation in any reports, brochures, website content, photos, images, videos, or other materials or works I may create in the course of volunteer activities, and any intellectual property rights in or derivatives of such materials.

Applicable to All Volunteer Work I understand this Agreement applies throughout the duration of my participation as a Piper G. Amundson Foundation volunteer.

General Provisions

This Agreement will run in favor of each of Piper G. Amundson Foundation and its directors, employees, and other volunteers, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms will remain effective.