Thank you for signing up to visit with the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute at the Anahuac  Farm and other respective sites! We appreciate that you have chosen to contribute your time and energy with us. Before you begin, we need you to know that volunteering on our sites can expose you to personal injury or damage to your property. This waiver outlines our respective rights and responsibilities relating to that risk. Please read this waiver carefully and let us know if you have any questions.

1. VOLUNTEER STATUS

I would like to volunteer in activities with the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute at the following locations:The Anahuac Farm ( 9536 Parrish Gap Road Southeast Turner, OR 97392), FHDC Nuevo Amanecer, FHDC Colonia Unidad, and the on-site traditional kitchen at the CAPACES Leadership Institute.I understand that as a volunteer with the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute, I will not be paid for my labor and contribution as a volunteer or participant. I also understand that the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute does not provide Workers’ Compensation for volunteers or participants.

I confirm that I am at least 18 years of age. If I am younger than the age of 18-years-old, I will get consent from the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute prior to volunteering or participating. I will have my parent or legal guardian sign this waiver as well.
 
This Waiver covers my participation in the following activities:
- Tequio Community Volunteer and Community Farm Days;
- Farm Tours;
- Ceremonies;
- Educational Activities, Workshops, and Retreats;
- Any events or activities on the property of the Anahuac Farm of CAPACES Leadership Institute.
- Any events or activities facilitated by the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute’s staff, volunteers, or contractors.

2. RISKS OF VOLUNTEERING

I understand that the activities with the Anahuac Program of the Capaces Leadership Institute involve serious risks. I may be exposed to, for example, but not limited to: insects; wildlife; inclement weather; heavy objects; tools; the actions  and negligence of employees, volunteers, and other people present on the farm; and dangerous conditions on the land such as holes in the ground, barbed wire or electric fences that enclose certain areas of the land. I understand that these examples are not all-inclusive and there may be additional risks, all of which may involve serious personal injury, paralysis, death, or damage to my property. I accept and assume those risks.

3. RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK

I release the following parties (all of whom are referred to as the “Releasees” in this Waiver Form): Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute, and the directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors and volunteers of any of the above from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expenses that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the activity above, no matter how caused, including if caused by the negligence of any of the Releasees. I also agree not to hold Releasees liable for any loss or damage to my personal property as a result of my participation in the above activities.

I understand that I am solely responsible for any hospital or other costs arising out of any personal injury or property damage relating to my participation in the above activities. I also confirm and agree that the Releasees do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability insurance.

4. MEDICAL CARE AUTHORIZATION

I confirm that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the above activities. I understand that there are no medical services available on site or otherwise, and I give permission to the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute to authorize emergency medical treatment for me. I agree not to hold the Releasees liable for any injury or damage that might extend from such emergency medical treatment.  

5. MEDIA RELEASE

I further understand that capturing our moments together will advance our community of Indigenous peoples of America to reclaim our ancestral culture, traditions, knowledge, values and restore sacred relationships with all life and Mother Earth for generations to come. To that end, I give the Anahuac Program of CAPACES Leadership Institute permission to take photographs and videos of me and use those photographs and videos online and in print media.

I recognize and agree that I am not allowed to participate in the activity above unless I sign this Waiver. I agree that this Waiver is binding on me and on my heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives. If any portion of this release from liability shall be deemed by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then the remainder of this release from liability shall remain in full force and effect and the offending provision or provisions severed herefrom.