Volunteer Job Signup and Waiver

First Name

Last Name

Email

Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Used to identify you in our database

Phone number

Helpful for connecting Truck Drivers with Crew Leaders

Zip Code

# of Volunteers (including yourself)

Select a whole number (e.g. 10), our system DOES NOT accept a range (e.g. 10-12). Group size greater than 15? Let our Volunteer team know which event you prefer and we can register you: volunteer@friendsoftrees.org

Great! That’s a group. What is your group name?

What is a good contact phone number for the group?

I am over 18 years old

YesNo

Minor Consent Form

If you are younger than 18 and unaccompanied by an adult, in order to participate you need to download the following form, have a parent or guarding sign it and bring with you to the event: Minor release

I will provide the printable waiver signed by my parent or guardian and list their phone number.

Parent/Guardian Emergency Phone

I am an adult and I am bringing a youth younger than 18 years old with me:

I confirm that I am the legal guardian for the following youth(s). If you are not the legal guardian, in order to participate the youth needs to bring a youth waiver signed by their own legal guardian to the event.

Accompanying youth(s)

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

NumberofYouths

Number of Unattended youths

Number of accompanying youths

Total Vols - Accompanied Youths

Other

FOT desires to know who we're working with and who we are not so we can better serve the greater community. Your information is NEVER associated with you as an individual; it is only used in aggregate.

Friends of Trees Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability

In participating in the event indicated on this form, I acknowledge that I understand there are risks of accidents resulting in bodily harm to me/the participant arising out of this activity. I further acknowledge that I/the participant have the physical capacity reasonably necessary to engage in this activity. I hereby waive all claims that I might have against Friends of Trees, its officers, agents, employees, co-sponsoring organizations or individuals for bodily injuries I/the participant might suffer arising out of participation. In case of emergency, accident or illness, I give my permission for myself/the participant to be treated by a professional medical person and admitted to a hospital, if necessary. I agree to be the party responsible for all medical expenses which are incurred on my/the participant's behalf. I also agree that videos and photographs taken of me/the participant may be used by Friends of Trees and sponsoring agencies in any materials or publications, printed or electronic.

I have read, understood and accept the Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability.

By checking the box below I am indicating that I have read, understood and accept the following:

The undersigned hereby agrees to waive all claims and release and discharge Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, all partner agencies and organizations, (collectively “Organizers”), their board of directors, general managers and employees from any and all liability or demands that may arise in connection with 1) any accident, illness, injury or other consequence or event arising from or related to participation in the activity listed above (Activity) and 2) any cause beyond control of the Organizers, including but not limited to natural disasters. In consideration of voluntarily participating in the Activity, I hereby ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL OTHER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITY, WHETHER OR NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE ORGANIZERS ARE NOT A GUARANTOR OF MY SAFETY. I acknowledge that there is no workers’ compensation coverage available to me for the Activity I perform as a volunteer.

Under no circumstances will I bring any claim for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death against the Organizers, their board of directors, general managers or employees for any causes of action, whether arising out of the negligence of such persons or otherwise. IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE THE ORGANIZERS, THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, GENERAL MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SUCH PERSONS.

Should any suit, action, or other proceeding be commenced in connection with any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or relating to this waiver and release or the Activity, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys’ and expert witness fees and other costs, disbursements, and expenses incurred prior to and during the arbitration or trial, on review for appeal, and on appeal, as the court may adjudge reasonable.

In case of emergency, accident or illness, I give my permission to be treated by a professional medical person and admitted to a hospital, if necessary. I agree to be the party responsible for all medical expenses which are incurred on my behalf. I also agree that videos and photographs taken of me may be used by Friends of Trees and sponsoring agencies in any materials or publications, printed or electronic.

This waiver and release shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Oregon. Should any court proceeding be commenced arising out of or related to this waiver and release of the Activity, the proceeding shall be commenced in the District or Circuit Court of Washington County, Oregon, or in the United States District Court for Oregon, in Portland, Oregon.

If you are signing in for a family or group, your name below acknowledges that you also accept responsibility for them. If you are a minor (i.e., under 18), your parent or guardian must sign for you.

Thank you.

I have read, understood and accept the Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability.

In connection with my voluntary involvement in activities undertaken for the City of Portland, I hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release and discharge the City of Portland, project sponsors, their members, officers and directors, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors and landowners from all claims, demands, and actions for injuries sustained to my person and/or property as a result of my involvement in such activities, whether or not resulting from negligence, and I agree to release and hold the City of Portland, other project sponsors, their officers and directors, employees, agents volunteers, sponsors and landowners harmless from any cause of action, claim, or suit arising there from. I hereby attest that my attendance and involvement in such activities is voluntary, that I am participating at my own risk, and that I have read the foregoing terms and conditions of this release.

I hereby grant the City of Portland and project partners the irrevocable right to use forever any film, video tape, audio tape, photographs, slides, or combination thereof, for inclusion in any promotional or advertising purposes and I agree to appear without pay. If I do not want to be photographed, I will inform staff and they will try to accommodate my wishes.

I hereby agree to use good judgment based on my physical ability and to immediately terminate my participation in the project if activities become too strenuous or difficult; I am physically and mentally fit and able to participate in this project.

I have read, understood and accept the Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability

Details:

Volunteer Job Signup and Waiver

*Minor Consent Form*

Minor Consent Form