Doors of Hope Volunteer Release and Waiver
This Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) is signed on the below date, by or on behalf of the individual named in section one of this form (the "Volunteer") in favor of Doors of Hope, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (“DOH”).
The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for DOH and engage in the activities related to be a volunteer, including but not limited to, working at DOH’s office(s), work sites, and other locations in the community, and interacting with DOH employees, clients, and other volunteers (the “Activities”). The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include work or interactions that may be hazardous or harmful to the Volunteer or Volunteer’s property, and expressly assumes the risk of injury or harm that may arise from the Volunteer’s participation in the Activities.
The Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless DOH, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind and nature, either in law or equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s participation in the Activities. The Volunteer acknowledges that DOH does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance, in the event of death, injury, illness, or property damages. The Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own health, medical, disability, and/or other insurance to cover the Volunteer while participating in the Activities.
The Volunteer acknowledges that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with those laws. By signing below, the Volunteer, and if applicable the parent/guardian, affirms that he or she has read, understands, and is freely entering into this Release.
