You understand and agree that your participation in volunteer services for Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. ("JFHNJ") has certain inherent risks (including, but not limited to, the possibility of contracting any virus or disease which for the avoidance of doubt includes COVID- 19 wherever used herein, even if all safety protocols are followed), which you voluntarily assume.
In consideration for your being permitted to participate as an JFHNJ volunteer, you hereby waive and release JFHNJ and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, partners, referrers, representatives and agents (collectively, the “JFHNJ Released Parties”) from any claims or actions arising out of or relating to your volunteer services for JFHNJ, including, without limitation, any claims or actions arising from any negligence on the part of any of the JFHNJ Released Parties. You understand that this waiver and release means that if you are injured, become ill (including, but not limited to, contracting any virus or disease), sustain damage to or theft of your personal property, or sustain any other form of damage or injury (including death) in the course of performing volunteer services for JFHNJ, you will not initiate any claim or action against the JFHNJ Released Parties on account of or relating to such circumstances, and that you have waived and released any such claim or action. You agree that this waiver and release is on behalf of yourself and your personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and assigns.
You understand that JFHNJ does not carry or maintain insurance coverage of any kind for any volunteer. Each volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.
You acknowledge that any services you perform for JFHNJ shall be as an unpaid volunteer, and not as an employee. You agree that you will not hold yourself out as an employee of Umbrella, and will not make any claim for any right or privilege associated with employment by Umbrella.
You agree to keep all information regarding the clients who receive the services of JFHNJ as private and confidential.
You agree not to be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance while performing volunteer services for JFHNJ.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for transportation costs and any other costs or expenses associated with your participation as a volunteer for JFHNJ. If you drive while performing volunteer services for JFHNJ, you understand that you must maintain a valid driver’s license and the required vehicle insurance of the jurisdiction in which you reside, and that it is your responsibility to check with your insurer to determine whether your policy covers damages and any third party claims in the event of an accident while you are performing volunteer services for JFHNJ.
You agree to adhere to all relevant policies and procedures in the course of performing volunteer services for JFHNJ.
If any provision of this Volunteer Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue to be fully effective.
You understand and acknowledge that your execution of this Volunteer Agreement is an important pre-condition to your provision of volunteer services for JFHNJ and that JFHNJ is permitting you to serve in reliance thereon. You understand that this Volunteer Agreement is a legally enforceable contract, and that it contains a waiver and release of claims. You represent that you are 16 or older and legally competent to sign this Volunteer Agreement, and that you have read and understand the content of this document, and agree to it knowingly and voluntarily.
