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Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.

One in six people struggles with hunger in our service area. Here at the Toledo NWO Food Bank, we work to improve the lives of our neighbors who are struggling with hunger, but we can’t do it alone. Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank relies on the generosity of thousands of individuals who donate their time and effort to help feed the hungry in Northwest Ohio. Thanks for joining us in the fight to end hunger! Reminder: Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes with closed-heels (volunteers wearing flip-flops or clogs will not be allowed to participate in any volunteer activities). Comfortable shoes and comfortable work clothes are recommended. Until further notice, volunteers will also be required to wear a face mask at all times while volunteering (both onsite and offsite). Face shields, bandanas, and scarves will not be allowed as substitutes. Disposable face masks will be available as well. “No Smoking” policy – Smoking in designated area only. Only authorized personnel may operate ANY machines or equipment. 


Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank Work Policies & Procedures


1. Possession, sale, purchase and/or being under the influence of intoxicants and/or illegal drugs or controlled substances, including marijuana, during working hours or while on the premises of the Toledo NWO Food Bank will result in immediate termination of the assignment. 2. Stealing, theft, or unauthorized possession of Food Bank property, equipment, or tools of fellow volunteers, Food Bank employees, customers, or other individuals is prohibited and any violation will result in immediate dismissal and CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. 3. Carelessness, negligence, or misuse of Food Bank property, equipment or tools of fellow volunteers, Food Bank employees, customers or other individuals resulting in the destruction, damage, or loss thereof is prohibited. Disciplinary action will be based upon severity of conduct and/or damage resulting there from. Repeated violations may result in termination of assignment. 4. Intentional destruction, damage or loss of Food Bank property, equipment or tools, or the property equipment and tools of fellow employees, volunteer workers, or customers or other individuals will result in termination of assignment. 5. Engaging in horseplay or any other activity which could result in bodily injury to any person, property damage or create a health hazard is prohibited. Disciplinary action will be based upon severity of conduct and/or damage or injury resulting therefrom. Repeated violations may result in termination of assignment. 6. Possession of any weapon or displaying any weapon in a menacing manner while on Food Bank premises is prohibited. Violation shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and may result in the termination of assignment. 7. Gambling or engaging in other games of chance on Food Bank property is prohibited. Violation shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and will result in the termination of assignment. 8. Insubordination or encouraging others to be insubordinate and/or refusal to follow orders and/or refusal to follow instructions of any supervisor or member of management is prohibited. Violation shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and may result in termination of assignment. 9. Disobeying, disregarding, or failing to perform orders or instructions relating to the orderly and efficient operation of the Food Bank, including but not limited to, job assignments, or encouraging other employees to act so is prohibited. Violation shall be grounds for disciplinary action and may result in termination of assignment. The undersigned agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Inc., its officers, employees, contractors, or business, from and against all claims arising from any negligent act of the Food Bank, its agents, employees, contractor's or business and/or arising from the undersigned's assignment(s) with the Food Bank, whether on or off the Food Bank's premises. 


Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form


This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “release”) executed on September 18, 2025 (date) by

(referred to as “Volunteer”) releases the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank (also referred as TNWOFB) a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio and each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents. The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for TNWOFB and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer. Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with TNWOFB is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; the TNWOFB will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer; and that Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to TNWOFB. 1. Waiver and Release: I, release and forever discharge and hold harmless TNWOFB and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to TNWOFB. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank from any liability or claim that I may have against TNWOFB with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to TNWOFB or occurring while I am providing volunteer services. 2. Insurance: Further I understand that Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of TNWOFB. 3. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with TNWOFB. 4. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services I provide to Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank may include activities that may be hazardous to me including, but not limited to driving, lifting, pushing, pulling, use of cleaning chemicals, etc. involving inherently dangerous activities. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release TNWOFB from all liability. 5. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by TNWOFB in connection with my providing volunteer services to TNWOFB. 6. Other: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Ohio and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected. By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily. 

September 18, 2025

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Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
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 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.


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