This release and waiver of liability (the “Release”) executed on September 7, 2024 by the volunteer or the volunteer's parent/guardian (the "Volunteer") in favor of The Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing, Inc., and its partner organizations, and their directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, “Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing). The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer. The Volunteer understands that the activities may include constructing and rehabilitating residential buildings, traveling to and from the work site location, working in Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center offices, and living in housing provided for Volunteers of Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing. The Volunteer does hereby freely, and without duress, execute this Release under the following terms 1. Waiver and Release The Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the Volunteer’s work for Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing. The Volunteer understands and acknowledges that this Release discharges Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s participation in Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing home building program. The Volunteer also understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing in writing, Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing 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. 2. Medical Treatment Except as otherwise agreed to by Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing in writing, the Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s work for Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing. 3. Assumption of the Risk The Volunteer understands that work for Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing may include activities that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, construction, loading and unloading, and transportation to and from the work sites. In connection thereto, the Volunteer recognizes and understands that activities at Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center may, in some situations, involve inherently dangerous activities. The Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in these activities and releases Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the activities of the Volunteer’s work for Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing. 4. Insurance The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agree to by Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing in writing, Mayfield -Graves Fuller Center for Housing does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to arrive with medical or health insurance coverage in effect. 5. Photographic Release Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing during the Volunteer’s work at Mayfield-Graves Fuller Center for Housing including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. 6. Consent to use electronic signatures and transmission of documents. Volunteer consents to allow the use of an electronic signature and electronic transmission of this agreement. Volunteer agrees not to deny the legal effect or enforceability of this agreement solely because it is in electronic form or was transmitted electronically or because it is not in its original form as an original document. 7. Other Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the volunteer's home state and Georgia, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Kentucky. Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court or 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. CODE OF CONDUCT We know our volunteers arrive with an eagerness to work with us and to serve our community. Being part of this project is a great opportunity for you to interact with the homeowners, partner families, and neighbors. In order to set a proper example for our community, and to help nurture our relationship with our neighbors, we ask that you uphold the following conduct agreement during your stay. Failure to do so may result in you and/or your team being asked to leave. Obey Fuller Center Safety Policy. Follow the directions and/or instructions of the Fuller Center staff and house leaders. Do not use improper and/or threatening language of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, profanity, racial slurs, and sexually explicit or suggestive conversations. Treat all neighbors, homeowners, partner families, volunteers, employees and visitors to the site with respect and courtesy. Discrimination of ANY kind will not be tolerated There will be no horseplay or roughhousing on site Keep the site and surrounding areas clean Alcohol or illegal drugs are not allowed on the worksite. Drunkenness, use of drugs, and other illicit behavior will not be tolerated and may result in your team being asked to leave immediately. Following the Volunteer Conduct Agreement will help make your experience with The Fuller Center as successful as possible. We want to foster a supportive atmosphere for all our volunteers as you work together in the spirit of Christian partnership. The Volunteer Conduct Agreement is meant to outline the behavior that is expected of you, and that you should expect from every other volunteer, during your time with us at The Fuller Center. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Volunteer has executed this Release as of the day and time at which it was signed.
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