I hereby consent to participate as a voluntary participant in the “Lobo Friend International Mentoring Program” (Program).  The Program was created by UNM through its Global Education Office (GEO) for volunteer mentorship.  I understand that this is a volunteer program, and GEO will not will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment.

I understand and acknowledge that certain risks are inherent to participating in this Program.  These risks may result in bodily injury, minor or serious including death, as well as damage to personal property. If I have any questions about my participation or the safety and risks associated with this Program, I will speak to Linda Melville at the Global Education Office prior to participating in the Program.

Knowing the risks and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Program, as a Mentor or Mentee, I do agree to assume all risks of personal injury or loss, bodily injury – including death, damage to or loss of or destruction of any personal property resulting from or arising out my involvement in the Program.  I also, do hereby release, waive, indemnify, hold harmless and discharge UNM, its Board of Regents, its officers, employees or agents, from any and all claims, damages, and injuries arising out of the Participant’s activities, including use of equipment or facilities provided by UNM.

I further understand that UNM does not provide health insurance for individuals participating in the Program.  As such, either I or my personal health insurance will be responsible for payment of medical services and care for any injuries sustained during the Program.

Furthermore, I hereby release and forever discharge UNM from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency related to my services as a Mentor or Mentee with the University of New Mexico.

By electronically signing this form, I am stating that I have read this waiver and notice of risk, fully understand its terms and understand that it affects my legal rights and how it affects those legal rights. I am signing this waiver and notice of risk knowingly and voluntarily, and intend for it to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent of the law.