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Volunteer Agreement to Waive Liability

Cedar Lakes Conservation Foundation, Inc. (“CLCF”) is a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation located in Washington County, Wisconsin. I am a volunteer, who wishes to provide volunteer services for the benefit of CLCF. In this role, I read and agree to the following terms and provisions:


1.  Volunteer Role. I understand that as a volunteer I am not an employee of CLCF and willnot receive compensation for my donated services. I also understand that most of mydonated services will be provided in an outdoor environment that may be or couldbecome dangerous or hazardous. I attest and verify that I am physically fit andsufficiently trained to provide the services and that, if appropriate, my physical fitness toparticipate as a volunteer has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I agree toassume the risk of and be totally responsible for my own personal safety, conduct, andwell-being.

2.  Volunteer Rules. I will follow all the rules and regulations of CLCF and all directions andinstructions given to me by the staff and/ or trained volunteers. I am not authorized toenforce CLCF’s rules but will promptly notify CLCF staff if and when violations of rulesare observed.

3.  Conduct. I will conduct myself in a professional manner and present a positive image ofCLCF. This includes being respectful and helpful to other volunteers, CLCF staff, and thepublic.

4.  Minimize Risk. I agree to work with CLCF to minimize the risk of injury to me. To thisend, I agree that I will not use any power equipment, axes, or saws, nor applyherbicides, pesticides, or toxic chemicals to or on CLCF properties without the expresspre-approval of CLCF. “Passive” tools such as shovels, spades, pruning shears, andsimilar hand tools can be used in the normal course of volunteering without specialpermission.

5.  Media Contact and Photo Release. In my role as a volunteer, I understand that I do notrepresent CLCF in an official capacity and will not speak or write to the media on behalfof CLCF. I also agree that CLCF may photograph and/or videotape me while I amengaged as a volunteer, and I expressly grant and convey to CLCF all rights, title, andinterest in and to any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings madeby CLCF during volunteer work, including but not limited to any royalties, proceeds, orother benefits derived from such photographs, videos, or recordings.

6.  Liability Waiver. I expressly assume all known and unknown risks associated with volunteer activities, including but not limited to: loss of or damage to personal property; injury (including death); accidents, the effect of weather; terrain conditions that may vary widely and may include uneven or slippery surfaces; animals; and natural and manmade obstacles that may unexpectedly present themselves. I further agree that CLCF is not responsible for my safety or the safety of my belongings. I accept this Agreement as a complete and unconditional release, waiver, and discharge of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and agree to hold harmless CLCF, its Board Members, and staff from and against any liability or causes of action in connection with my participation as a volunteer.

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