This is a Release and Waiver of Liability between you (The Volunteer) in favor of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. a nonprofit corporation, and  Habitat for Humanity Barry County, Inc. a nonprofit corporation entity, their directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively known as “Habitat”). 

The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Habitat and engage in the activities related to being a  volunteer (the Activities). The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include construction,  deconstruction, rehabilitating buildings, working in the Habitat Restore or office, and working at special  events. 

The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the terms  below: 

1. Release and Waiver 

Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Habitat and its  successors and assigns 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 Volunteer’s Activities with  Habitat. 

Volunteer understands that this Release discharges Habitat from any liability or claim that the  Volunteer may have against Habitat with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with Habitat, whether caused by the negligence of Habitat or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. 

Volunteer also understands that Habitat does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to  provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or  disability insurance in the event of injury or illness. 

It is the policy of Habitat for Humanity Barry County that children under the age of 16 are not  allowed on a Habitat work site while there is construction in progress. Federal regulations prohibit  minors between the ages of 14 and 15 from working in general construction. Minors between the  ages of 16 and 17 may perform general construction work, but may not engage in certain activities that are considered ultra hazardous. These activities include the use of power tools & motor  vehicles, demolition, roofing and excavation operations. 

2. Medical Treatment 

Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Habitat from any claim whatsoever which  arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in  connection with the Volunteers Activities with Habitat, or with the decision by any representative or assent of Habitat to exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment as such power  maybe granted and authorized in the Parental Authorization for Treatment of a Minor Child. 

3. Assumption of Risk 

The Volunteer understands that the Activities include work that may be hazardous to the  Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to  and from the work sites. The Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of  injury or harm in the Activities and releases Habitat from all liability for injury, illness, death or  property damage resulting from the Activities. 

4. Insurance 

The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Habitat in writing. Habitat does  not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Habitat does, provide GAP insurance to all Volunteers under its medical insurance. This mean  that in the event that medical attention is sought, the Volunteer and/or Guardian’s primary medical  insurance pays first. Habitats medical insurance would only pay as secondary coverage or in the  case that the Volunteer does not have any medical insurance. Each Volunteer is expected and  encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance. 

5. Photographic Release 

The Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Habitat all right, title and interest in any and all  photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Habitat during the Volunteer’s  Activities with Habitat, including, but not limited to any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits  derived from such photographs or recordings. 

6. COVID-19 and other respiratory illness 

 The Volunteer understands the importance of wearing Personal Protective Equipment and will  comply with the safe practices to prevent basic infection guidelines. Including wearing a face  covering when working with others, practicing social distancing, following cleaning protocols, and  staying home when showing any signs of illness. 

7. Other 

Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. Volunteer agrees that in the event that any  clause or provision of this Release shall be held to he invalid by any court of competent  jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining  provisions of this release which shall continue to be enforceable. 

By acknowledging this waiver electronically the Volunteer and, if applicable, the parent/guardian, has read, understood, and  executed this Release as of today's date.