RISK WAIVER
Anyone under 18 years old must have a parent/guardian read, and digitally acknowledge this risk waiver:
Participants are advised that working as a volunteer and in parks can be hazardous. As a volunteer for the City of Lacey I agree and acknowledge:
• Exercise proper care in performing activities.
• Follow the safety guidelines provided by the City of Lacey.
• Use all provided equipment appropriately and follow all safety practices.
• Follow all of the rules outlined in the program policy
• City personnel will provide no supervision on site during volunteer events.
• Participants may be entitled to receive coverage for medical treatment required for injury incurred during participation as a volunteer under the medical aid provisions of the Worker’s Compensation Act, which is administered by the Department of Labor and Industries, but not for loss of time because of injury or illness, or for lasting disability or death.
• I am aware the work performed in the program involves certain risks of physical injury and death.
• I am fully informed of these risks and accept the risks to participate in the program.
• I hereby, on behalf of myself and my heirs, assume all risks in connection with my participation in this program.
• I hold harmless the City of Lacey, its officials, employees, and agents for any injury or damages which may occur to me while I am participating in this program and I waive any right to bring claim or lawsuit against them for any such injury, damage, or death.
• I agree to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the City of Lacey, its officials, employees and agents from any and all claims and lawsuits for injury, loss, or damage to other persons or entities which may arise in the future as a result of or in connection with my participation in the program except for injuries or damages caused by the sole negligence of the City.
• I authorize any necessary emergency medical treatment that might be required for me in the event of physical injury and/or accident to me while participating in this program.
For persons under 18:
I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant above named; that I have read and understood the above risk waiver and hold harmless agreement; and that I, in consideration of allowing the participant to participate in the City’s volunteer program on behalf of myself and/or my minor child. I agree to release and waive without reservation any claim or legal cause of action I might have arising out of any personal injury, damage, or death against the City of Lacey, its officials, employees, and agents. I further grant my full consent and authorization for the above named participant to engage in the activities of the program. Furthermore, I authorize all reasonable medical treatment that may be necessitated in the event of injury or accident occurring to the participant named above while volunteering. The City of Lacey does not provide medical insurance coverage for volunteers ages 13 and under should they incur injury to themselves.