Volunteer Waiver and Confidentiality Form
This waiver clarifies that I (as a Volunteer) understand that my relationship with Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary Society (hereafter Nature Sanctuary) is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation or benefits traditionally associated with employment is/are expected in return for services provided by the Volunteer.
Further I understand, acknowledge and consent as follows:
1. Waiver and Release: I hereby assume all risks and responsibilities for participation in Nature Sanctuary volunteer roles and waive, release and discharge the Nature Sanctuary and their officers, directors, employees and agents, from any responsibility for any harm, loss, personal injury, or death resulting from, arising out of, or in connection with volunteer activities at the Nature Sanctuary.
2. Risk Assessment: I understand there are risks associated with participating as a volunteer including, but not limited to, habitat restoration work with gardening tools, moving over rocky, slick or steep ground and/or other interactions with the natural environment and animals. I recognize and understand that these activities could include the possibility of injury and hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm and release the Nature Sanctuary from all liability. Injuries sustained may receive suitable first aid medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury or sudden illness.
3. Confidentiality: I acknowledge that during my volunteering or association with the Nature Sanctuary I may acquire information which is confidential, or to related persons, or other institutions, including but not limited to:
-Financial and/or business information;
-Confidential information about members, volunteers, donors, staff or program attendants; and
-Organizational decisions or conclusions.
I acknowledge and agree that such information is the exclusive property of the Nature Sanctuary or such related party and that the information must not be used to the detriment of the Nature Sanctuary. I therefore will treat confidentially all such information and agree not to disclose any such information to any unauthorized person either during the term of my volunteering under this agreement or after my volunteering and or association with the Nature Sanctuary has ceased.
4. I verify that I will provide relevant information about my skill level, capability and health, and keep the staff updated on any changes. I am physically and mentally capable of fulfilling my volunteer duties as a Nature Sanctuary volunteer.
