Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability

This Release and Waiver of Liability was executed on the date below by the following listed volunteer(s) in favor of Vision Carthage, a nonprofit corporation, and Vision Carthage, a Missouri nonprofit corporation, their directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, "Vision"). 

The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Vision and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer. The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include constructing and rehabilitating residential buildings and working in the Vision offices. The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms: 

1. RELEASE AND WAIVER. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Vision 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 Volunteer's Activities with Vision. Volunteer understands that this Release discharges Vision from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Vision with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer's Activities with Vision, whether caused by the negligence of Vision or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that Vision 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 injury or illness. 

2. MEDICAL TREATMENT. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Vision from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer's Activities with Vision. 

3. ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK. The Volunteer understands that the Activities included work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the work sites. Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and releases Vision from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities. 

4. INSURANCE. The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Vision in writing, Vision does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage. 

5. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE. Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Vision all rights, title, and interest in all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Vision during the Volunteer's Activities with Vision, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. 

6. OTHER. Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Missouri and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable. 

I have read this document, fully understand its contents, and signed it voluntarily. I further state that I am at least 18 years of age and competent to sign this document OR I have permission from a legal guardian to participate as a minor. This document shall bind me, my heirs, and my personal representatives.

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THIS SECTION IS FOR GUARDIANS OF YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18

I am the parent or guardian of the participant who has signed above and who is under eighteen (18) years of age. I have carefully read this document, fully understand its contents, and signed it voluntarily. I agree to indemnify and to hold Vision, its employees or agents harmless for any liability arising out of claims which may arise from my child’s participation in the volunteer activities.