GIRL CHESS POWER AND BEYOND Volunteer Agreement
& Release From Liability

I agree to volunteer my time and services to work for Girl Chess Power and Beyond. As a volunteer:

1. I control the dates and times when I work with Girl Chess Power and Beyond and they are not responsible for scheduling my volunteer work. I understand I will not be compensated for any time spent volunteering, nor am I entitled to benefits, including employment insurance benefits upon termination of this agreement or as a result of my volunteer service.

2. I am aware that certain volunteer activities have different levels of physical requirements, i.e. standing, lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds. I will volunteer only for activities matching my abilities and will exercise reasonable care to avoid injury. I acknowledge I am voluntarily agreeing to participate in activities with knowledge of the hazards and potential dangers involved and agree to accept any and all risks of personal injury and property damage. It is my responsibility to withdraw from any activities if I find I am unable to perform them safely.

3. I will not in any manner discriminate against any person on account of citizenship, life experiences and abilities, learning and working style, personality type, race, socio-economic status, class, gender, sexual orientation, education, country of origin, or cultural, political, religious affiliation.

4. I agree that I, and my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives, will not make a claim against or sue Girl Chess Power and Beyond or its employees, board members, affiliates, agents or contractors for injury or damage resulting from the negligence, whether active or passive, or other acts, however caused, by any of its employees, board members, affiliates, agents or contractors of Girl Chess Power and Beyond as a result of my volunteering. I HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE GIRL CHESS POWER AND BEYOND INCLUDING THEIR OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONTRACTORS FROM ALL ACTIONS, CLAIMS, OR DEMANDS THAT I, MY HEIRS, GUARDIANS, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES NOW HAVE, OR MAY HAVE IN THE FUTURE, FROM PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, AND/OR DEATH RESULTING FROM MY VOLUNTEERING.

5. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM INJURED IN THE COURSE OF VOLUNTEERING, I AM NOT COVERED BY THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF GIRL CHESS POWER AND BEYOND. I authorize Girl Chess Power and Beyond to seek emergency medical treatment on my behalf in case of injury, accident or illness to me arising from my involvement as a volunteer. I understand that I will be responsible for medical costs incurred by such accident, illness or injury.

6. I understand that this Liability form is effective for ONE YEAR upon the signing date.

7. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. *