All Harbour volunteers, regardless of age, must complete and sign this Liability Waiver form prior to beginning volunteer activities.

I understand that the scope of my relationship with The Harbour, Inc. is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided; that The Harbour, Inc. will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment, and that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of my involvement with The Harbour, Inc. 

1. Waiver and Release: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless The Harbour, Inc. and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to The Harbour, Inc. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges The Harbour, Inc. from any liability or claim that I may have against The Harbour, Inc. with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to The Harbour, Inc. or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.

2. Insurance: Further I understand that The Harbour, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, death or damage to my property. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of The Harbour, Inc. beyond what may be offered freely by The Harbour, Inc. in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by me.

3. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge The Harbour, Inc. 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 during my tenure as a volunteer with The Harbour, Inc.

4. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services I provide to The Harbour, Inc. may include activities that may be hazardous to me. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release The Harbour, Inc. from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from the services I provide as a volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.

5. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to The Harbour, Inc. all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by The Harbour, Inc. in connection with my providing volunteer services to The Harbour, Inc.

6. Other: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Illinois and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily. 

Employees, Contractual Employees, Mentors, Interns & Volunteers of
The Harbour possess confidential information about agencies, donors,
personnel, governmental entities, families, children and individuals.
Such information may not be shared without written consent of the parties.
Breach of confidentiality will result in termination.

By signing this Agreement you are acknowledging that you understand and
agree with the above statement.