Volunteer Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability

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the Volunteer, desire to work as a volunteer for one or more of the Released Parties withoutcompensation and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer.Release and Waiver. I, the Volunteer, acknowledge and understand that participation in the Activities mayinvolve certain risks, including, but not limited to, personal injury(ies), bodily injury, illness, permanentdisability, property damage, loss and/or death (“Risks”). These Risks include, but are not limited to,exposure to and/or infection with COVID-19 and/or other viruses and/or bacterial infection even in idealconditions, and despite any and all reasonable efforts made to mitigate such Risks. I further acknowledgeand agree that, due to the nature of the Activities, social distancing of six feet per person will not always bepossible and that my participation in the Activities may result in an elevated risk of contracting COVID-19and/or other viruses and/or bacterial infection.

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In consideration of and in order to be allowed to participate in the Activities, I do hereby release and foreverdischarge and hold harmless the Released Parties and their successors and assigns from any and allliability, claims, demands, costs and damages of any kind, whether arising from tort, contract or otherwise,which I or my heirs, assigns, next of kin or legal representatives may have or which may hereinafter accrue,arise from, or are in any way related to my Activities with any of the Released Parties, including but notlimited to Risks, whether caused wholly or in part by the simple negligence, fault or other misconduct of anyof the Released Parties or of other volunteers, other than their intentional or grossly negligent conduct. Inaddition, the Released Parties shall have the benefit of any future liability protection for businesses asrelating to the COVID-19 pandemic passed by any governmental entity to which the Released Parties aresubject.

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I understand and acknowledge that by signing this Release I knowingly assume the Risks associated withthe Activities. I also understand that the Released Parties do not assume any responsibility for or obligationto provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disabilityinsurance in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage. Regarding any illness or virus, includingCOVID-19, I, the Volunteer, understand that even if I follow all guidelines for the prevention and handling ofany illness or virus, including COVID-19, there is still a risk that Volunteer could contract such virus orillness.Consent to Transportation and Medical Treatment. I consent to the use of first aid treatment and the use ofgeneric and over-the-counter medications and treatments as directed by manufacturer labels, whetheradministered by the Released Parties or first aid personnel. In an emergency, I understand the ReleasedParties may try to contact the individual listed below as an emergency contact. If an emergency contactcannot be reached promptly, I hereby authorize the Released Parties to act as an agent for me to consentto any examination, testing, x-rays, medical, dental or surgical treatment for me as advised by a physician,dentist or other health care provider. This includes, but is not limited to, my assessment, evaluation,medical care and treatment, anesthesia, hospitalization, or other health care treatment or procedure asadvised by a physician, dentist or other health care provider.

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I also authorize the Released Parties toarrange for transportation of me as deemed necessary and appropriate in their discretion. I, the Volunteer,do hereby release, forever discharge and hold harmless the Released Parties from any liability, claim,demand, and action whatsoever brought by me or on my behalf which arises or may hereafter arise onaccount of any transportation, first aid, assessment, care, treatment, response or service rendered inconnection with my Activities with any of the Released Parties.May Gabriel Infante Navas 14If the Volunteer is less than 18 years of age, the parent(s) having legal custody and/or the legalguardian(s) of the Volunteer also hereby release, forever discharge and hold harmless theReleased Parties from any liability, claim, demand and action whatsoever brought by such volunteer oron his/her behalf which arises or may hereafter arise on account of the decision by any representativeor agent of the Released Parties to exercise the power to transport, administer first aid, and consent toassessment, examination, x-rays, medical, dental, surgical or other such health care treatment asset forth in the Parental Authorization for Treatment of, and Travel With, a Minor Child.Insurance. I understand that, except as otherwise agreed to by the Released Parties in writing, theReleased Parties are under no obligation to provide, carry or maintain health, medical, travel, disabilityor other insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain hisor her own health, medical, travel, disability or other insurance coverage.I understand that I am and remain responsible for payment of such hospital, physician, ambulance,dental, medical or other services obtained for me or my child. I agree that the Released Parties donot assume any responsibility for the payment of such fees or expenses which may be incurred. If Ihave health insurance, I understand my personal health insurance is my primary coverage.Confidentiality. I agree that in the course of my participation in the Activities, I may have access topersonal and/or health care information of other persons.

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I agree to maintain the confidentiality ofsuch information, to use such information only as necessary to do my job as a volunteer, and tocomply with Habitat for applicable policies regarding such information.Photographic/Recording Release. I hereby grant and convey unto the Released Parties all right, titleand interest in any and all photographs and video/audio/electronic recordings of me, including as tomy name, image and voice, made by or on behalf of any of the Released Parties during my Activities withthe Released Parties, including, but not limited to, the right to use such materials for any purpose and toany royalties, proceeds or other benefits derived from them. I understand that I will not have anyownership interest in or to such photographs, images and/or recordings, I have not been provided orpromised any compensation to me, and I hereby waive any rights, privileges or claims based on anyright of publicity, privacy, ownership or any other rights arising, relating to or resulting from thephotographs, images and/or recordings. I understand and agree that this paragraph also applies tomy minor child(ren) who are volunteering.Other. I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by statelaw. I further agree that in the event any clause or provision of this Release is held invalid by any court ofcompetent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect theremaining clauses or provisions of this Release, which shall continue to be enforceable. Further, a waiverof a right under this Release by a Released Party does not prevent the exercise of any other right.I have carefully considered my decision, the benefits and risks involved, and hereby give my informedconsent to participate in all volunteer Activities. I have read and understand this Release and Waiver ofLiability, I acknowledge that any questions of mine have been answered, and I voluntarily agree to theabove provisions. It is my intent to bind my heirs, next of kin, assigns and legal representative.