Organization Policies
Volunteer Waiver – City of Edmonton, Community and Recreation Facilities
I understand and accept the risks of my volunteer position: I understand that there is an inherent risk of injury which may occur during the course of my volunteer activities with the City of Edmonton.
I am also aware and understand that while volunteering for the City of Edmonton I will be covered by the Workers Compensation Board in the event of being injured during the course of these activities and that I will receive benefits as defined by the Workers Compensation Act.
I hereby release the City of Edmonton, their officers, agents, employees and volunteers from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind incurred by myself or any family member howsoever caused, arising out of, or in the course of, my participation in volunteer activities for the City of Edmonton.
I understand that I will need to attend a Volunteer Orientation and will be asked to sign a Volunteer Agreement Form before I am able to volunteer.
I understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of my volunteer work with the City of Edmonton including the Code of Conduct, Occupational Health and Safety, volunteer policies as well as the procedures and program guidelines.
I understand that all volunteer positions have an application process and many have minimum and maximum terms.
Volunteer minimum requirements require me to:
- Successfully complete required screening. Police information checks are required for volunteers over 16 years of age. The cost of this is covered by the City of Edmonton
- Review my Position Description and Hazard Assessment
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation Session
- Meet the minimum age requirement for position
- Attend all mandatory training sessions specific to my volunteer position
- Record my volunteer hours in myvolunteerpage.com
This information is being collected under the Authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and may be used for the administration of City of Edmonton volunteer programs. Your personal information is protected by the privacy provisions of FOIP. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, contact FOIP Coordinator, 2nd Floor, Century Place, 9803 102A Avenue, Edmonton AB,T5J 3A3 or 780-496-4925.
