Category: Youth

Scope of Relationship. I desire to provide volunteer services for Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church, Inc. (“FVUMC”). I understand that the scope of my relationship with FVUMC is limited to a volunteer position. No compensation will be provided in return for services provided by me, nor will I be entitled to any employee benefits. I understand that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of my volunteer services to FVUMC. Release and Waiver. I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless FVUMC, its successors and assigns, its volunteers, and their respective partners, agents, operators, managers, employees, and representatives (“Released Parties”) from any and all claims I may have or hereinafter have for any injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, death, damages, liabilities, expenses and/or causes of action, now known or hereinafter known in any jurisdiction in the world, attributable or relating in any manner to my service as a volunteer, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or by any other reason. I acknowledge and agree that this Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability is intended to be, and is, a complete release of any responsibility of the Released Parties for any and all personal injuries, illness, temporary or permanent disability, death, and/or property damage sustained by me as a result of my volunteer services. No Insurance Required. I understand that FVUMC is not required to provide medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance, nor is FVUMC required to provide any financial or other assistance, in the event of injury, illness, disability, death, or property damage related to my volunteer services. Medical Treatment. I hereby release and forever discharge FVUMC from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any medical treatment or services, including first-aid or similar services, rendered in connection with my volunteer services. Assumption of Risk. I understand and acknowledge that participation in volunteer activities involves certain risks, including but not limited to property damage, serious injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, or death. I understand that I may be asked to engage in hazardous activities such as construction, loading and unloading, heavy lifting, transportation to and from the work site, and other similar activities. I understand that in the event of injury or illness, neither the volunteers nor FVUMC are required to provide medical services, and any injury or illness sustained may be compounded by negligent or delayed medical service. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN SUCH ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND I AGREE TO ACCEPT ALL RISKS OF PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING THE RISK OF INJURY, ILLNESS, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Indemnification. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless FVUMC for all claims, accusations, notices, judgments, rulings, liabilities or expenses arising out of my actions, inactions, errors, acts, or omissions as a volunteer. Covenant Not to Sue. I agree, for myself and all my heirs, successors and assigns, not to sue the Released Parties or initiate or assist in the prosecution of any claim for damages or cause of action against the Released Parties which I or my heirs may have as a result of any personal injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, death or property damage I may sustain as a result of my services as a volunteer. Publicity Release. I hereby grant to FVUMC all rights, title, and interest in and to any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made during my volunteer activities with FVUMC, including but not limited to any royalties, proceeds or other benefits from such photographs or recordings. I grant permission to use my image in print, video, web, social and/or digital media by FVUMC. Miscellaneous. I understand that this document is a contract which grants certain rights to, and eliminates the liability of, FVUMC and the other Released Parties. This Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. This Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. In the event any provision of this Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this agreement, which shall continue to be enforceable.