Participant information
If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian complete this form.














Parent/guardian consent & release
I understand that all children 16 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. 

I understand that volunteering may involve physical effort (bending, lifting, digging, walking, kneeling, etc), contact with unidentified and/or unfamiliar persons, and other potential risks of bodily injury or damage to property. I agree that my minor child will abide by the safety training measures for any and all activities in which they participate.

I agree that my minor child will follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC), local government, and Tree Foundation guidelines, policies and procedures for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as follows:
  • By wearing face coverings per state and local guidelines, and when requested by Tree Foundation staff, customers, and other members of the public.
  • By refraining from attending events when sick or experiencing symptoms of illness and/or COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status.
I hereby assume full and complete responsibility for any personal injury and/or property damage that my minor child sustains or causes during their participation as a volunteer. In addition, I hereby release, hold harmless and covenant not to file suit against the Sacramento Tree Foundation and any of its employees, volunteers, partners, agents, sponsors, board members, and successors (Tree Foundation) from any and all loss, liability, or claims I may have arising out of my minor child's service as a volunteer, including all liability that results from the NEGLIGENCE of TREE FOUNDATION, or any other person or cause, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

I also grant the Sacramento Tree Foundation, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs or videos of my minor child and their property in connection with the above-identified subject. I agree that the Sacramento Tree Foundation may use such photographs or videos of my minor child with or without their name and for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.

I agree that my minor child will comply with the written instructions above. Failure to comply with these written instructions or verbal instructions from staff may result in being removed from events and participants may be asked to cease any further activities or opportunities on behalf of the Tree Foundation.



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Release (waiver)
I understand that volunteering may involve physical effort (bending, lifting, digging, walking, kneeling, etc), contact with unidentified and/or unfamiliar persons, and other potential risks of bodily injury or damage to property. I agree to abide by the safety training measures for any and all activities in which I participate.

I agree to follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC), local government, and Tree Foundation guidelines, policies and procedures for social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as follows:
  • By wearing face coverings per state and local guidelines, and when requested by Tree Foundation staff, customers, and other members of the public.
  • By refraining from attending events when sick or experiencing symptoms of illness and/or COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status.
I hereby assume full and complete responsibility for any personal injury and/or property damage that I sustain or cause during my participation as a volunteer. In addition, I hereby release, hold harmless and covenant not to file suit against the Sacramento Tree Foundation and any of its employees, volunteers, partners, agents, sponsors, board members, and successors (Tree Foundation) from any and all loss, liability, or claims I may have arising out of my service as a volunteer, including all liability that results from the NEGLIGENCE of TREE FOUNDATION, or any other person or cause, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

I understand that as a volunteer, I may be exposed to confidential information about the Sacramento Tree Foundation. I agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information marked “confidential” as well as information about the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s internal procedures, business operations, existing or prospective donor information, propriety business information, personnel information and the like that is not otherwise publicly disclosed by the Sacramento Tree Foundation.  I will not use any confidential information in any manner that would be detrimental to the Sacramento Tree Foundation, and I will avoid any actions that might impair the reputation of the Sacramento Tree Foundation. 

I also grant the Sacramento Tree Foundation, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs or videos of me and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I agree that the Sacramento Tree Foundation may use such photographs or videos of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.

Participants agree to comply with the written instructions above. Failure to comply with these written instructions or verbal instructions from staff may result in being removed from events and participants may be asked to cease any further activities or opportunities on behalf of the Tree Foundation.