WHEREAS, I wish to participate in the Alternative Spring Break Program;
WHEREAS, I understand that my work will consist of contributing to various projects;
WHEREAS, I understand I will be residing in community with other volunteers;
WHEREAS, I understand and recognize that there exists the possibility and risk of bodily injury to me or damage to my property while traveling to and from the community in which I am working, and during my stay and my participation in the program;
WHEREAS, I acknowledge that my participation in the volunteer trip is voluntary and that I will receive no academic credit or monetary compensation for participation.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of The Newman Catholic Center (Student Volunteer Center) allowing me to participate in the voluntary program, I hereby release, relieve, and hold harmless The Newman Catholic Center, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, its employees and representatives from any liability or claim of liability, including liability for bodily injury, death, or property damage arising out of or in connection with my participation in the volunteer program, including my travel to, from, and around the locations where I will be residing and working during the program, except such liability or claim of liability as may result from the gross negligence on the part of the Newman Catholic Center.