Volunteer & Photo Release

Photo/Image Release

I agree to permit photographs, video or digital tapes, movies and/or sound recordings of myself (or my child) for the purpose of television, radio, newspaper or outdoor advertising, billboards, bus covers, videos, printed materials, internet and/or news stories.

I hereby grant and convey unto United Way of Central Iowa unlimited publication or use and all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by United Way of Central Iowa during my interaction with United Way of Central Iowa, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. I hereby waive all claims for any compensation for such use or for damages, now or anytime in the future.

VOLUNTEER LIABILITY RELEASE

In consideration of my desire to serve as a volunteer on United Way of Central Iowa’s Day of Action I hereby assume all responsibility for any and all risk of property damage, bodily injury, illness or death that that may result by my participation in any voluntary effort, or any other activity of any nature. I understand such activities may be hazardous to me, and I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in these activities.

I agree to abide by all rules, regulations and directives from United Way of Central Iowa staff or non-profit partner staff concerning safety and the use of all equipment and facilities. If I fail to do so, I understand the organization(s) can immediately terminate my volunteer activities.

Further, I, for myself and my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge and hold harmless United Way of Central Iowa and/or the partners of Day of Action and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliated organizations, and volunteers of and from any and all claims which I or my heirs, administrators and assigns ever may have against any of the above for, on account of, by reason of, or arising in connection with such volunteer efforts or my participation therein, and hereby waive all such claims, demands and causes of action.

I understand United Way of Central Iowa or any Day of Action non-profit partner does not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage. I UNDERSTAND I AM ENCOURAGED AND EXPECTED TO CARRY PERSONAL LIABILITY OR HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR TO VOLUNTEERING.

Further, I expressly agree that this Liability Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Iowa, and that this Liability Release shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa. Jurisdiction and venue for any action with respect to this Liability Release shall only be in Polk County, State of Iowa. I agree that in the event any portion of this Liability Release is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.

I hereby warrant that I have every right to contract in my own name in the above regard. Further, I have personally and carefully read the foregoing release and understand the contents thereof and sign this release as my own free act. I understand I am giving up substantial rights, including, but not limited to, my right to sue.