Tahoe Blue Crew: 2023 Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND ACCEPT THESE TERMS. THIS WAIVER IS GOOD FOR THE ENTIRE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR.

Staff from the League to Save Lake Tahoe may not be present at all volunteer events. It is the responsibility of each volunteer to exercise safety precautions and participate in League activities at your own risk.

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) applies to all persons providing volunteer service for the League to Save Lake Tahoe ("Volunteers”). This Release must be signed by all adult Volunteers (18 years of age and older) and by a parent or legal (court appointed) guardian (the “Parent”) of any Volunteer who is a minor under 18 years of age.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any and all volunteer activities for the League to Save Lake Tahoe (the “League”), I, an adult Volunteer or Parent of a Volunteer who is a minor (for myself and on behalf of the minor), hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release under the following terms:

I AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND The League to Save Lake Tahoe against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgement, cost and/or expense, including attorney's fees and other costs, which may in any way arise from my participation in the Activity or my use of, or presence at, any property or facility used by the League. I FURTHER REPRESENT AND WARRANT that I am not currently experiencing symptoms of a Coronavirus or other communicable disease, including, but not limited to COVID-19, e.g. fever shortness of breath, cough, etc., that I am not suspected of having COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, and that I have not been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, and that to my knowledge I am not likely to infect anyone by my participation in the Activity.

1. ACTIVITIES. As a Volunteer or Parent of a minor Volunteer, I acknowledge that I, and/or my child(ren) or legal ward(s) will be involved in, or exposed to, activities that may involve significant risk. I understand that the these activities may include, but are not limited to: picking up trash and waste on beaches; participating in habitat restoration efforts; monitoring water quality; surveying field sites; working on beaches, in forests, and in neighborhoods; using tools and equipment; transportation to and from field sites; participating in special events; and working at the League offices (the “Activities”). I further understand that I, and/or my child(ren) or legal ward(s) will not be paid for the Activities or for any volunteer service and that participation in the Activities may be terminated at any time by the League.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I, ON MY OWN BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S), HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY ASSUME THE RISK OF INJURY OR HARM FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES AND ALL VOLUNTEER SERVICE WITH THE LEAGUE. I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT VOLUNTEERING FOR THE LEAGUE AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE WORK THAT IS HAZARDOUS AND THAT VOLUNTEERS CAN SUFFER PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY, OR DEATH. I UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE LEAGUE’S RULES AND THE INSTRUCTIONS OF LEAGUE STAFF. IF THE VOLUNTEER IS A MINOR, I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE DESCRIBED THESE RISKS TO THE MINOR, THEY UNDERSTAND THESE RISKS, AND THEY WISH TO PARTICIPATE NONETHELESS.

3. RELEASE AND WAIVER. I, ON MY OWN BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S), RELEASE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE LEAGUE, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “LEAGUE PARTIES”) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE, EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES OR VOLUNTEERING IN ANY CAPACITY FOR THE LEAGUE. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I WAIVE MY RIGHT, OR THAT OF MY CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S), TO BRING A COURT OR OTHER ACTION TO RECOVER COMPENSATION OR OBTAIN ANY OTHER REMEDY FOR ANY INJURY TO MYSELF, MY CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S), OR MY PROPERTY OR FOR MY DEATH OR THAT OF MY CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S), HOWEVER CAUSED, ARISING OUT OF MY OR MY CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S’)’S PARTICIPATION IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES FOR THE LEAGUE. THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES THE LEAGUE PARTIES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE LEAGUE WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM MY OR MY MINOR CHILD(REN) OR WARD(S’)’S ACTIVITIES WITH THE LEAGUE, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE LEAGUE OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OR OTHERWISE. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT THE LEAGUE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS, OR ANY MEDICAL, HEALTH OR DISABILITY INSURANCE IN THE EVENT OF INJURY OR ILLNESS.

4. MEDICAL TREATMENT. I, on my own behalf or on behalf of my minor child(ren) or ward(s), do hereby release and forever discharge the League from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with the League.

5. INSURANCE. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I or my minor child(ren) or ward(s) may suffer or cause to others while participating in any activities and I agree to bear the costs of such injuries or damage. I understand and acknowledge that, except as otherwise agreed to by the League in writing, the League does not carry or maintain health, medical or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer, and that each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

6. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE. I, as an adult Volunteer, or as the Parent of a minor Volunteer, hereby grant and convey unto the League all rights, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by the League during my or my child(ren)’s or minor ward(s’)’s activity with the League, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

7. VENUE. I agree to the sole and exclusive venue of the County of El Dorado, California. I further agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California, and that the substantive law of California shall apply without regard to any conflict of law rules. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portion shall remain in full force and effect.

What is the name of your Tahoe Blue Crew? (if you are attending a training or do not see your crew name, please select "I am an individual")

Please select one of the following:

I am over 18 and have no minors participating.I am over 18 and have participating minors.I am under 18.

If you are under 18, please click here for a PDF copy of our volunteer waiver. Please print the waiver, have your parent or guardian complete and sign the waiver, and bring the signed copy with you to the event. Note that a separate waiver needs to be completed and signed for each minor participating.

I downloaded the PDF (click "Submit" below to complete this form).

Please complete the following section if you are over the age of 18 and have no minors participating

Volunteer First Name

Volunteer Last Name

Volunteer Mailing Address

Volunteer City

Volunteer State

Volunteer Postal Code

Please complete the following information if you are over 18 and volunteering with minors

Number of minors attending

Minor First Name

Minor Last Name

Minor Birthday

Mobile Phone Number (You or a parent/guardian if you are under 18)

Email Address (You or a parent/guardian if you are under 18)

Email Opt-In/Email Opt-Out - By clicking "Opt In" below, you are agreeing to receive exclusive information on the League's events, the latest Tahoe news, and tips on how I can Keep Tahoe Blue. If you click "Opt Out", you will only receive an email confirming that you have signed this volunteer waiver.

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Do you agree to this liability waiver? (You must agree to this liability waiver to participate in League events.)

Yes

I agree that this liability waiver applies to my volunteer work for 2023, beginning with the date of signature and ending on December 31, 2023 or upon my written notice to the League to Save Lake Tahoe, stating you withdraw your waiver. Notice may be sent to meghan@keeptahoeblue.org.

Yes

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.

Volunteer or Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature (please type your full name here)

Date Signed

Contact Information