This Volunteer Waiver and Release (“Release”) is a legally binding contractual agreement in favor of Go Green Glen Ellyn, an Illinois nonprofit corporation and tax-exempt public charity (“Go Green Glen Ellyn”). By signing this Release (electronically or otherwise) signifying my agreement or hereto, in consideration of the acceptance of my participation as a volunteer for Go Green Glen Ellyn and my being able to engage in activities related to being its volunteer (“Activities”) at any location where the Activities are being conducted (“Premises”) during calendar years 2025 and 2026, for good and valuable consideration, I hereby agree to all terms and conditions of this Release as follows:
1. Rules. I agree to abide by all instructions, rules and regulations of Go Green Glen Ellyn and its personnel, including those related to safety and use of any and all equipment and facilities.
2. Drug and Alcohol Consumption. Except as provided below, I agree not to consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages during any Activities and agree to leave the Premises and/or immediately cease participating in the Activities if requested by Go Green Glen Ellyn personnel due to suspected controlled substance or alcohol usage, provided, however, that alcohol may be consumed if (i) I am of the legal age to consume alcohol, (ii) alcohol is served at a Go Green Glen Ellyn sanctioned event, and (iii) my consumption is limited to a reasonable quantity so that I am not under the influence at any time.
3. No Compensation. I understand that the scope of my relationship with Go Green Glen Ellyn is limited to a volunteer position, that no compensation is expected in return for me participating in the Activities, that I am not an employee of Go Green Glen Ellyn, and that Go Green Glen Ellyn does not and will not provide me with any benefits traditionally associated with employment, including but not limited to worker’s compensation benefits.
4. Assumption of Risk. I am volunteering my time and services because I support Go Green Glen Ellyn and desire to participate actively in furthering its charitable purpose. By participating in this project, I acknowledge and agree that my involvement is entirely voluntary. Go Green Glen Ellyn is not responsible for any injuries, damages, losses, or claims arising from your participation or the participation of others in the Activities. As such, I understand that Go Green Glen Ellyn makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the safety, effectiveness, or outcomes of the Activities and that I am solely responsible for assessing and managing any risks associated with my participation and the participation of others who attend.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, I expressly and specifically assume the risk of resulting injury, illness, or death to my person and/or damage to or loss of my property due to me participating in the Activities. Again, I understand that Go Green Glen Ellyn does not have or assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance, of any nature in the event of my injury, illness or death and/or damage to or loss of my property.
5. Release and Waiver. CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOVE PARAGRAPHS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, I HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS Go Green Glen Ellyn, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, “REPRESENTATIVES”) FROM ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, SUITS, DEMANDS AND ACTIONS, EITHER IN LAW OR EQUITY, FOR ANY INJURIES, ILLNESSES OR DEATH SUSTAINED TO MY PERSON AND/OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ME PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES.
6. Medical Treatment. Without waiver of the above paragraphs, pursuant to Illinois Good Samaritan laws, I authorize Go Green Glen Ellyn to provide me with emergency first aid and to arrange emergency medical assistance, transportation, and medical services for me (collectively, “Medical Services”) if I am injured during any Activities. I understand that Go Green Glen Ellyn is not obligated to provide emergency Medical Services. I also understand that I am solely responsible for any costs related to Medical Services. I hereby waive, release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Go Green Glen Ellyn from and against any and all liabilities, claims, suits, demands and actions, either in law or equity, arising from or related to Medical Services.
7. Media Release. I understand that Go Green Glen Ellyn may take photographs and/or video or digital recordings of me, which may be edited in Go Green Glen Ellyn’s sole discretion, while I am engaged in the Activities. I hereby grant to Go Green Glen Ellyn, its licensees, successors and assigns, all rights of every kind whatsoever, royalty-free, irrevocable, to use, copy, publish, display and copyright my likeness, voice, picture, portrait or other depictions of me, my name and biographical or other information, and any testimonial or quote I may provide (collectively, “Content”), in any manner or media whatsoever now known or hereafter developed, throughout the world (including, but not limited to, publicity and fundraising campaigns) solely for purposes of promoting Go Green Glen Ellyn. I hereby waive, release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Go Green Glen Ellyn and its Representatives from and against any and all liabilities, claims, suits, demands and actions, either in law or equity, arising from or related to any use of (including any action described above with respect to) Content.
8. Minors. With respect to all of the paragraphs above, if I am the parent or legal guardian of an individual who is under 18 years of age that is participating in any Activities, as the parent or guardian, I hereby agree to this Release on behalf of myself and the minor. I confirm that pursuant to Illinois law, I have full authority and legal right to do so and agree to take full responsibility for the minor. I further agree to be present to supervise the minor and am responsible for arranging the appropriate supervision of the minor by a responsible adult third party. I further agree that, if the minor is participating in the Activities supervision from his/her parent(s), legal guardian or responsible third party that I am representing, that in my opinion, the minor is mature and competent enough to act appropriately without supervision. I agree to this Release and confirm that I have full authority and legal right to do so, and agree to take full responsibility for the minor.
Electronic Signature. I agree that any electronic symbol, electronic signature (e-signature), or checking the box or other process attached to or logically associated with a record of my intent to execute this Release shall have the same force and effect as if I signed or executed this Release in a non-electronic form.
This Release constitutes the entire understanding between Go Green Glen Ellyn and me with respect to this subject matter and this agreement may not be modified or amended in any way except by a subsequent written agreement signed by both Go Green Glen Ellyn and me. If any term or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction. that term or provision shall be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted by law. The invalidity of any such term or provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. This Release shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflicts of laws principles.