This form must be completed by the volunteer under 18 years of age with their parent/guardian prior to starting any volunteer activity.
Waiver Release & Indemnity
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT)
WAIVER
This form must be completed by the volunteer under 18 years of age with their parent/guardian prior to starting any volunteer activity.
THIS RELEASE WAIVER AND INDEMNITY is in favour of Habitat for Humanity Halton Mississauga Inc. , an Ontario non-profit corporation, Habitat for Humanity Canada, a federal non-profit corporation, and Habitat for Humanity International Inc., a non-profit corporation (collectively “Habitat Halton Mississauga”) and all of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members, agents and donors; all title house donors, all sponsors, all media partners, all contributors of services, food, beverages, shelter and transportation, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; all registered owners of properties at which salvage operations are conducted and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents where such registered owner is a corporate entity; any owner/operator of any trade show or public event at which Habitat London may be participating and the owner/operator’s directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; and all partner families.
I wish to participate in any of Habitat Halton Mississauga’s program activities located at any of its office, ReStore, warehouse, salvage or build locations or at a location of any trade show or public event in which Habitat Halton Mississauga is participating. I understand that such activities may include lifting, climbing, use of tools and other physical activities. I testify that I have had safety training at HFHH.
In consideration of my desiring to participate in Habitat Halton Mississauga’s program activities:
1. WAIVER AND RELEASE: I, my heirs, executors, estate trustees with or without a Will, administrators, successors and assigns do hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Habitat Halton Mississauga and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members, agents and donors; all title house donors, all sponsors, all media partners, all contributors of services, food, beverages, shelter and transportation, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; all registered owners of properties at which salvage operations are conducted and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents, where such registered owner is a corporate entity; any owner/operator of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Halton Mississauga may be participating and the owner/operator’s directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; and all partner families, from any claims, demands, damages both direct and indirect, costs, expenses, actions and causes of actions, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused arising or to arise by reason of my participation in or attendance at any of Habitat Halton Mississauga’s office, ReStore, warehouse, salvage or build locations or at a location of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Halton Mississauga is participating.
2. MEDICAL TREATMENT: I, my heirs, executors, estate trustees with or without a Will, administrators, successors and assigns do hereby release, waive and forever discharge Habitat Halton Mississauga and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members, agents; all title house donors, all sponsors, all media partners, all contributors of services, food, beverages, shelter and transportation, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; all registered owners of properties at which salvage operations are conducted and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents where such registered owner is a corporate entity; any owner/operator of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Halton Mississauga may be participating and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; and all partner families from any claim, demands, damages both direct and indirect, costs, expenses, actions and causes of actions, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused arising or to arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or other medical service rendered in connection with my participation in or attendance at any of Habitat Halton Mississauga’s office, ReStore, warehouse, salvage or build locations or at a location of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Halton Mississauga is participating. I understand that I am responsible for securing all appropriate medical insurance coverage. I acknowledge and accept that any such medical services as may be available may be performed by volunteers or outside agencies and that Habitat Halton Mississauga has no control or responsibility for the quality of any medical attention that may be provided.
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that volunteer work may include activities that may be hazardous and that Habitat Halton Mississauga’s goods and equipment may be donated to Habitat Halton Mississauga and beyond the control of Habitat Halton Mississauga. As such, Habitat Halton Mississauga cannot and will not assume any liability for the condition of such goods and equipment or of the nature of the activity. I understand that Habitat Halton Mississauga retains the right to limit or prohibit my participation in any activities of Habitat Halton Mississauga if Habitat Halton Mississauga determines that such participation will not be in the best interests of either it or me. I understand that I will be responsible for the payment of any expenses incurred as a result of application of this section.
4. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASES: I do hereby grant and convey to Habitat Halton Mississauga all rights, title and interest in any and all photographic images, whether electronic or otherwise, and in any video or audio recordings made by Habitat Halton Mississauga or its media partners, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographic images . I further understand that Habitat Halton Mississauga may use, or authorize use of such images and recordings for broadcasting and in fundraising and other corporate materials and I consent to such use without any royalty or payment to me.
5. OTHER: I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the Province of Ontario, and that this Release shall be governed by and be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. I agree 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 a clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release that shall continue to be enforceable.
6. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HALTON MISSISSAUGA PRIVACY OF INFORMATION STATEMENT: We do not sell, trade, rent or in any way distribute your personal information. We use your information to keep you periodically informed of our activities including programs, funding needs, special events, and opportunities to volunteer or to donate. If you do not wish us to contact you, please notify us by email at [email protected], by telephone, or by mail, with your full name and address. We will remove your name from our confidential list within 30 days of receipt. Otherwise by signing this Release you are consenting to the use of your personal information for the above-noted purposes. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at www.habitathm.ca
CODE OF CONDUCT
Purpose: Our goal is to work together to achieve Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga’s mission by creating an environment that supports honesty, integrity, confidentiality, diversity and equity towards fellow volunteers and staff. We understand and recognize that people work best when they know what is expected of them and, in turn, expect volunteers to follow the code of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. |
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Policy Statement: Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga believes in fair and equal treatment of all volunteers. To this end, every volunteer participates with mutual respect of other volunteers, staff, and stakeholders. All Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga volunteers are required to adhere to the policies and procedures regarding volunteer code of conduct including, but not limited to:
As a Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga Volunteer I will: |
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Safety
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Prohibited Substances
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Confidentiality
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Communication
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Gossip Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga has no tolerance for gossip. Participating in or instigating gossip about fellow volunteers, staff, corporate partners, board of directors, partner families, and other stakeholders and is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Gossip is defined as:
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Publication
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Diversity and Equity Respect each other and not discriminate based upon:
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Commitment Understand the importance of the volunteer work that I do at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga in fulfilling mission and agree to fulfill all assigned work and attend all registered shifts; if unable to fulfill, I must contact my supervisor with as much notice as possible |
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Teamwork
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Trust
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Workplace Violence & Harassment I realize verbal or physical fighting or threatening of violence in the workplace is not tolerated, condoned, or ignored at Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga and grounds for immediate dismissal. I will not:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have executed this Release as of the day and year first below written.