Volunteer Waiver Policy

Role.  I hereby certify that I am volunteering at events, trainings, meetings, or other activities (the “Events”) hosted by Empower the Fight, Inc (“Empower the Fight”), and am not an employee, agent, or representative of Empower the Fight.  I have no entitlement or right to compensation or benefits from Empower the Fight or otherwise for my activities at the Event(s). 

Assumption of Risk:  I understand and assume any risks relating to my work as a volunteer at the Event(s), including, but not limited to, loading and unloading boxes and materials and interacting with or servicing children, parents, and other people at the Event(s). 

Waiver of Liability: I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Empower the Fight and their officers, directors, employees, agents, other volunteers, clients, guests, vendors and successors, and assigns (collectively “ETF Parties’) from any and all claims, liability and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my activities with ETF Parties.   I understand that this release includes any liability or claim that I may have against ETF Parties with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, or property damage that may result from my activities, whether caused by the negligence of ETF Parties or otherwise. 

Insurance:  I understand that ETF Parties does not assume any responsibility to provide me with compensation, financial, or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance.  I also expressly waive any claim for compensation or reimbursement from any and all ETF Parties for any loss, liability, cost or expense I incur in the event of injury or medical expenses, property damage, death, or other claim which may arise.

Photo Release:   I understand that the ETF Parties, guests, and others may take photographs, video, and audio recordings of my volunteering period. I grant and convey to ETF Parties and their affiliates any and all rights, title, and interests in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings of me for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without compensation to me.

Effective Date: October 24, 2020.