Volunteer Policies and Agreements
Huntsville Inner City Learning Center (DBA Huntsville Learning Center) Release and Waiver of Liability
This Release and Waiver of Liability (the "Release") executed on this Day by the volunteer signed below in favor of the Huntsville Inner City Learning Center, a non-profit corporation, their directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, HICLC). The Volunteer desires to serve as an unpaid volunteer for HICLC and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer (the "Activities"). The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include constructing and rehabilitating buildings &/or working in other HICLC-sponsored Activities. The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:
RELEASE AND WAIVER: Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless HICLC 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 from Volunteer's Activities with HICLC. Volunteer understands that this Release discharges HICLC from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against HICLC with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer's Activities with HICLC, whether caused by the negligence of HICLC or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that HICLC 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
MEDICAL TREATMENT: Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge HICLC from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with Volunteer's Activities with HICLC.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: The Volunteer understands that the Activities include 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 HICLC from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.
INSURANCE: The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by HICLC in writing, HICLC 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.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto HICLC all rights, titles, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by HICLC during the Volunteer's Activities with HICLC, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.
BACKGROUND CHECK: HICLC performs background screening of staff and key volunteers. This background check covers state and federal criminal charges and is cleared by the National Sex Offender Database. By completing this Release and Waiver, you consent to such an inquiry by HICLC or its designee.
NO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: The volunteer acknowledges that he or she is not an employee, subcontractor, or independent contractor of HICLC and that this Release does not create any employment relationship with HICLC.
OTHER: Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Alabama and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama. 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.
Legal Notice to Volunteers Regarding Background Investigation
I understand that a consumer report (background screening report) and/or an investigative consumer report (reference checks and/or interviews) that may include information from public or private sources regarding my character, driving record, criminal history, court records (both civil and criminal), qualifications and experiences, and/or other information relevant to my volunteer service may be obtained in connection with my application as a volunteer with The Huntsville Inner City Learning Center. I understand that if I am approved for volunteer services by The Huntsville Inner City Learning Center, this background check authorization will be kept on file and may be used at any time during my service to obtain further information when, in the judgment of The Huntsville Inner City Learning Center, such may be necessary. I hereby release and discharge the extent permitted by law, Huntsville Inner City Learning Center, its employees, any individual or agency obtaining information for the Huntsville Inner City Learning Center, and any personal or professional reference, from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or other expenses arising from the retrieving, reporting, and/or disclosure of information in connection with this background investigation. I understand that I am volunteering my services and declare that I shall not be considered an employee, subcontractor, or independent contractor of the Huntsville Inner City Learning Center.
By signing below, I have read, understand, and consent to the above. I further authorize that a photographic copy or a telephonic facsimile of this document shall be valid for present and future purposes. My signature below certifies that all information I have provided in connection with this background check is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I have specific prescribed rights as a consumer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and may have additional rights under relevant state laws. I hereby certify that I have read the Summary of Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act located at: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf
