Recycling Center Volunteer Signup: Deramus 

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The average person in the Kansas City metro still throws out about 7 pounds of waste every day, much of which could be recycled. When you volunteer at Bridging The Gap's community recycling centers, you can make an impact in reducing the waste heading to Kansas City's landfill and learn the ins and outs of the ever-changing recycling industry.


Volunteers learn about what materials can be recycled, then help people properly dispose of their recyclable materials. Volunteers also assist the site manager with various duties, such as breaking down cardboard boxes and keeping the bins free of contamination. This is an outdoor volunteer opportunity. 


Location: 4707 Deramus Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120


Hours: The recycling centers are open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 

Recommended shift times are 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM or 1:00 – 5:00 PM, but you can sign up for times that work best for you. 


All volunteers must register in advance using the form below.


What to Bring:
  • You must bring a water bottle full of water
  • Long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes (no sandals) are required
  • Layers of clothing and a hat are also recommended

Volunteer Qualifications:

  • You must register online in advance for this workday.
  • You must sign a liability waiver. If 18 or over, you will electronically review and sign during registration. If under 18, you must bring a hardcopy of the waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Click here for a printable waiver if you are under 18.
  • Minimum ages: Individuals aged 8-13 years old must volunteer with engaged adult supervision, 14 or older may volunteer independently. All groups of youth aged 8-17 must have adult supervision.
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Community Recycling Center and Recycling Event 

VOLUNTEER WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND PHOTO RELEASE

 

I am aware that working as a volunteer at Bridging The Gap’s Community Recycling Center or a Recycling Event is a potentially dangerous activity. I have no physical or psychological medical conditions that would create risk(s) for myself or others in connection with this volunteer activity. The volunteer work I may perform as a recycling center volunteer includes risks such as: contact with potentially dangerous materials; cuts or traumatic injuries from broken glass, metal or other recycled materials; falls; injuries related to uneven ground, loose footing, use of tools, contact with the general public, including but not limited to vehicular traffic in and about the recycling event or center; injuries related to occasionally working in an enclosed walk-in bin; and the effects of weather conditions, including high heat and/or humidity, cold, wind, snow, rain or ice, exposure to noxious plants such as poison ivy, snake or insect bites, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that I am solely responsible for my own safety both on the premises and in traveling to and from recycling events and centers and in my dealings with the public while working as a recycling event or center volunteer.

 

Being aware of the above facts, and in consideration of being a participant in Bridging The Gap’s Recycling Volunteer Program, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf (collectively, "Releasor"), hereby release, waive and discharge all claims against Bridging The Gap, Inc., The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation, and Missouri Department of Transportation; their representatives, successors or assigns (collectively, the "Releasees"), from and against any and all claims, costs, losses and damages (including without limitation, all attorney's fees) ("Claims") arising from or in connection with my participation as a Bridging The Gap volunteer, including without limitation, the negligence of the Releasees, and/or of the other volunteers, participants, spectators or other third parties. I will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasees from Claims arising from the undersigned's participation as a volunteer or any breach of the undersigned hereunder. I promise that neither I nor any other Releasor will sue the Releasees and further agree that if anyone is physically injured or if property is damaged while I am engaging in, working for or otherwise participating in the Recycling Volunteer Program neither I nor any other Releasor will have any right to make a claim or file a lawsuit against the Releasees.

 

Additionally, I understand that photos may be taken during the event I am participating in, and I hereby grant Bridging The Gap, Inc., and The City of Kansas City, Missouri the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, without compensation, for editorial, trade, advertising, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. I hereby release Bridging The Gap from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.

 

This Release and Waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Application for minors will be accepted only with a parent’s or legal guardian’s signature.