1. CONSIDERATION
I acknowledge the personal benefit accruing to me by reason of participation as a volunteer for FOOD BANK OF YORK REGION (“FBYR”) and being aware of the activities in which I will be involved through said participation, I hereby agree as follows:
2. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with my volunteer activities at FBYR, and I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.
3. RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
In consideration for receiving permission to participate in volunteer activities with FBYR, I, the Volunteer, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin, freely and voluntarily, without duress, hereby release, waive and discharge all claims that I have or may have in the future against FBYR, its officers, directors, agents, servants, volunteers or employees (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all liability, claims, loss, expenses, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, any of the property belonging to me or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation as a volunteer, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees, or otherwise, including any liability, claim, demands, damages, action suits of any nature based in negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, while participating in such a volunteer activity, or while in, on, or upon the premises where the volunteer activity is being conducted.
4. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees and their respective successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, losses, damages or costs of whatever kind or nature, either in law or equity, whether foreseen or unforeseen, arising from my actions as a volunteer, for any damage to property of, or personal injury to, any third party, resulting from my participation as a volunteer and for any costs involved in connection with such claims. I, the Volunteer, understand that this Release discharges FBYR from any liability or claim that I may have against FBYR with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from my Activities with FBYR whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees. I, the Volunteer, covenant not to bring any action against FBYR for any such injury or damage.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
During my service as a volunteer, I will not disclose, release or make use of any confidential or personal information that has been shared with, or acquired by me except in accordance with my assigned duties as a volunteer.
6. VOLUNTEER STATUS
I will not receive any remuneration, salary, wage, payment or any employee benefits whatsoever, and I further understand that there is no employment relationship as a result of my volunteer activity. Further, I understand that the FBYR may in its sole discretion reassign me or terminate my services as a volunteer, without notice or compensation.
7. INSURANCE
I understand that volunteers are not covered by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,1997 and that, as a result, I am not entitled to make any claims for compensation pursuant to the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,1997. I understand that FBYR does not carry or maintain health, medical or disability insurance coverage for any volunteer.
8. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE
If I am unable to consent at the time due to injury or illness, I hereby consent to the administration of first aid and other emergency medical treatment for such injury or illness that occurs during any of my volunteering. Should a medical emergency arise, and I am unable to give permission at the time, I hereby authorize any medical and/or surgical care, including diagnosis and treatment, to be given by any hospital or clinic selected by FBYR. Further, I hereby release and forever discharge the Releasees from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my participation as a Volunteer.
