The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for [Insert name of nonprofit] and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer for [Insert name of volunteer event or type of volunteer work] (the "Activities"). The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include [Insert specific description of activities, including description of physical labor, exposure to hazardous conditions, or other circumstances that may result in personal injuries]. The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms:

1. Release and Waiver. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless [Insert name of nonprofit] and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer's Activities with [Insert name of nonprofit].

Volunteer understands that this release discharges [insert name of nonprofit] from any liability or claim that the volunteer may have against [insert name of nonprofit] with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from volunteer's activities with [insert name of nonprofit], whether caused by the negligence of [insert name of nonprofit] or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that [insert name of nonprofit] does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.

2. Medical Treatment. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge [Insert name of nonprofit] 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 Activities with [Insert name of nonprofit].

3. Assumption of the Risk. The Volunteer understands that the Activities may involve work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, including, but not limited to, [Insert types of work the volunteer will perform], and transportation to and from the work sites. Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities, and releases [Insert name of nonprofit] 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 [Insert name of nonprofit] in writing, [Insert name of nonprofit] does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

5. Photographic Release. Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto [Insert name of nonprofit] all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by [Insert name of nonprofit] during the Volunteer's Activities with [Insert name of nonprofit], including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

6. Other. Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of [******], and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of [******]. Volunteer also agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be 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 agreeing electronically, the Volunteer and, if applicable, the parent/guardian, has read, understood, and executed this Release as of the date accepted.

The below waiver template is specifically for Habitat for Humanity affiliates, but can be customized to fit your organization's needs. Please consult legal counsel before adopting any waiver for your organization, including the below template.

Updated __/__/____ [insert the current date]

This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) executed on the date, by the “Volunteer” or the parent having legal custody or legal guardianship of the volunteer, in favor of Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, and [your affiliate name], their directors, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, “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 constructing, deconstructing, & rehabilitating buildings, working in the Habitat offices, resale store, & warehouses, and working at special events.

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

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 of 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 that children under the age of 14 not be 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. They may, however, engage in limited activities such as clearing lots, landscaping, or painting. 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 Volunteer’s Activities with Habitat, or with the decision by any representative or agent of Habitat to exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment as such power may be granted and authorized in the Parental Authorization for Treatment of a Minor Child.

3. Assumption of the 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. 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, however, provide GAP insurance to all Volunteers under its medical insurance. This means that in the event that medical attention is sought, the Volunteer and/or Guardian’s primary medical insurance pays first. Habitat’s 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 coverage.

5. Photographic Release. 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.

By agreeing electronically, the Volunteer and, if applicable, the parent/guardian, has read, understood, and executed this Release as of the date accepted.