Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

I acknowledge that the applicant is voluntarily applying to the New West Farmer’s Market volunteer program. I understand that the scope of the applicants volunteer relationship with the New West Farmer’s Market is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by the applicant; that the New West Farmer’s Market will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that on behalf of the applicant, I am responsible for their insurance coverage in the event of illness or personal injury as a result of their services to the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that the applicant’s volunteer activities with New West Farmer’s Market may include activities that could be hazardous to them, including but not limited to helping lift and move items, and potential exposure to Covid 19.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold the New West Farmer’s Market harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself and the applicant, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damage, costs, expenses and compensation or loss to myself or the applicant that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the New West Farmer’s Market, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any voluntary activities with, or for the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that this release discharges New West Farmer’s Market from any liability or claim that I or the applicant are responsible for or may have against New West Farmer’s Market with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment that may arise from or in connection with the applicant’s volunteer activities.

This liability waiver and release extends to the New West Farmer’s Market together with all its Board of Directors, Senior Directors, affiliates, employees, and clients.