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BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY Volunteer Program - Waiver and Release of Liability  

 

I choose to participate, or as Parent/Legal Guardian of the minor child named below, I give my permission for my child (“Participant”) to participate in volunteer activities held in Brooklyn Bridge Park. I have read and/or listened to and understand the detailed program overview and requirements provided to me with respect to the Volunteer program (“Program”) in which I or the Participant is participating and agree to the following for myself and on behalf of the Participant:

Acknowledgement of Volunteer Responsibilities. 

  • I understand that I am volunteering for Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy in or around Brooklyn Bridge Park and that I am not paid for my services.
  • I understand that I am responsible for my own behavior, and will only perform volunteer work that I feel comfortable and safe doing. I certify that I am physically fit and capable of participating in the Program and that I do not have any condition, sickness or disease that would impair my ability to participate in the Program or that presents any danger to my well-being as the result of such participation.
  • I agree to adhere to the instructions and safety guidelines provided by my supervisor.  
  • I agree not to leave the work site without first informing my supervisor.
  • If I am injured while performing my assigned duties as a Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy volunteer, I agree to notify my supervisor immediately.
  • I agree to maintain confidentiality of records and information regarding the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation, its members, staff, and other volunteers.

Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk. I acknowledge and fully understand that I will be engaging in activities, including, but not limited to, gardening, trash pickup, greeting visitors, and other land and water-based activities that involve risk of damage to personal property or serious injury, including drowning, permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses. I acknowledge and fully understand that these risks might result not only from the my own actions, inactions or negligence, but the actions, inactions or negligence of others, the condition of the premises or of any equipment, including the exposure to people with infectious diseases, maintenance and gardening equipment used, water hazards, contact with others, animals, boat wakes, climbing on rocks and hazardous materials such as broken glass, condoms and syringes, and the effects of weather, including heat, humidity, cold and/or precipitation. Further, there may be other risks not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 

Release, Waiver and Discharge. I release, waive and discharge the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation d/b/a Brooklyn Bridge Park, Empire State Development Corporation, Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation, the State of New York, and the City of New York, and their respective commissioners, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”, from any and all liability to me, my heirs and next of kin or any other person, for any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages, including death or damage to property, which, in whole or in part, arise from, relate to, or are alleged to arise from or relate to the Program, any and all related events and activities in which I am participating or the facilities or equipment used by me or by others, or are caused or alleged to be caused in whole or part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. I covenant not to sue the Releasees with respect thereto and I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Releasees against any liability, costs, claims or damages incurred by them as a result thereof. I assume all the foregoing risks (known and unknown) and accept personal responsibility for all expenses, medical or otherwise, following any such damages, injury, permanent disability or death.

Consent to Emergency Treatment. I consent to emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness while participating in the Program.

Consent to Photograph, Film or Videotape. I authorize and give consent to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation to copyright or publish all photographs, videotape or other digital media in which I appear while enrolled as a volunteer in their Program. I agree that the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation may transfer, use or cause to be used, these photographs, videotapes or other digital media for any and all exhibitions, public displays, commercials, art and advertising purposes without limitations or reservation. 

Code of Conduct. I acknowledge that the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy welcomes diversity and will not discriminate nor will tolerate discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, or on any other legally prohibited basis. I understand that if I engage in prohibited discrimination or harassment I will be subject to appropriate discipline. 

COVID-19 Agreements. By agreeing to become a volunteer for the Conservancy, I make the following representations and additionally agree to follow the suggested guidance of the Center of Disease Control (CDC) and local public health authority and the Conservancy’s policies and procedures to reduce the spread of Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. This includes the following:

a)  I am not experiencing symptoms of illness associated with COVID-19, and have not experienced those symptoms in the 10 days preceding my volunteer date. 

b) I confirm that if I have knowingly been exposed to COVID-19 in the 10 days preceding my volunteer date that I will wear a mask for the duration of my volunteering. 

c)  I agree to inform the Conservancy if I have been diagnosed with COVID-19 after volunteering with the Conservancy.

d)  I understand that the City of New York has stipulated that volunteers who have a chronic health condition, including lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, cancer or a weakened immune system should not sign up to volunteer.

d)  If I begin to experience any symptoms of COVID-19 while participating in a volunteer project I will inform the Conservancy immediately. 


This waiver may not be modified in any way. If any part of this waiver is determined to be invalid by law, all other parts of this waiver shall remain valid and enforceable.



First Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
First Volunteer's Age Acknowledgment*
First Volunteer's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
First Volunteer's Signature*
Second Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Second Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Third Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Third Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Fourth Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fourth Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Fifth Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fifth Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Sixth Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Sixth Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Seventh Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Seventh Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Eighth Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Eighth Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Ninth Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Ninth Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Tenth Volunteer's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Tenth Volunteer's Date of Birth*
Volunteer's Address
Address Line 1:*
Street address, P.O. box, company name, c/o
Address Line 2:
Apartment, suite, unit, building, floor, etc.
Country:*
City:*
State/Province:*
Zip/Postal:*
Parent or Guardian's Email Address

Email*

Confirm Email*
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Emergency Contact

First Name*

Last Name*

Emergency Contact's Phone Number*
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.
Parent or Guardian's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Age Acknowledgment*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 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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