Please read carefully! This is a legal document that affects your legal rights.

This Release and Waiver of Liability (this “Release”) is executed on behalf of the individual identified in the signature block (“I” “me” “myself” or the “volunteer”), in favor of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, a Washington nonprofit corporation, its directors, officers, employees, attendees, representatives, and agents (collectively, “WAISN”).  This Release is effective as of the date signed below.

 

I hereby give my consent to participate in all activities of WAISN. I understand that the scope of my relationship with WAISN is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by myself; and that WAISN will not provide to me any benefits traditionally associated with employment. I desire to engage in activities related to serving or participating in WAISN’s activities as a participant or volunteer. I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of participation in WAISN’s activities. 

1. Volunteer Status. As a volunteer at a WAISN event or for a WAISN program, I understand that I control the dates and times when I participate in WAISN’s activities. I also understand that I will not be compensated for any time spent attending, nor am I entitled to benefits. 
2. Waiver and Release. I release and forever discharge and hold harmless WAISN 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 activities as an attendee with WAISN, including claims arising out of negligence I understand and acknowledge that this release discharges WAISN from any liability or claim that I may have against WAISN with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to WAISN or occurring while I am a volunteer.  
3. Insurance. I affirm that it is my responsibility to be covered by primary medical insurance and understand that I am responsible for my medical bills and expenses if an injury occurs. Further, I understand that WAISN 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 WAISN beyond what may be offered freely by WAISN in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by myself. 
4. Vehicle. I understand driving a community member for an accompaniment is a profound responsibility and I will exercise extreme care and due diligence while driving. I understand that as a volunteer driver, I must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license, have the proper and current license and vehicle registration, and have the required insurance coverage in effect on any vehicle used for volunteer accompaniment. I will not make phone calls or text while operating a vehicle as a volunteer unless they are using a hands-free device. In Washington state, drivers can use hands-free devices while driving, but cannot hold the device to their ear or use it to text, type, read, or write. Hands-free devices must require only a single touch or swipe to activate a function. Using a device for navigation or other functions is allowed if it is hands-free and does not require more than a single touch to activate a function. If I do not have access to a hands-free device,  I will pull over to a safe place and come to a stop prior to any such use. If I am required to drive in my capacity as a volunteer driver, I agree to complete the WAISN Volunteer Driver Form. (See below.)
5. Assumption of Risk. I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm to me and/or my vehicle from these activities and release WAISN from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the services I provide as an attendee or occurring while I am participating in events or volunteer activities, including transportation to and from events or other volunteer activities. 
6. Non-Interference with Law Enforcement. When volunteering as a WAISN rapid response volunteer or during a community accompaniment, I will not obstruct, resist, hinder, impede, or interfere with any immigration enforcement agent or police officer in the execution of their duties.
7. Harboring. When acting as a Volunteer for WAISN, on WAISN grounds, or at WAIS N events, I will not knowingly give assistance for the purpose of helping someone to violate immigration law, including but not limited to: sheltering known undocumented individuals to conceal them from the government or taking any action that conceals non-U.S. citizens from immigration agents, such as assisting them in fleeing or dodging immigration agents and warning someone known to be undocumented that immigration is present. 
8. Policies. I shall abide by all WAISN policies and procedures provided to me.
9. Photographic Release. I, grant and convey to WAISN all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video or audio recordings of myself or my likeness or voice made by WAISN in connection with my participation in WAISN events, including but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. 
10. Medical Treatment. I, hereby release and forever discharge WAISN from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as an attendee with WAISN. I give my consent for WAISN to provide, administer, or obtain medical treatment for me during my participation in the WAISN activities.
11. Indemnification and Legal Representation. I hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WAISN from any and all liability, losses, damages, judgments, or expenses, including attorneys’ fees, that it may incur or sustain as a result of my involvement in the Activities, arising out of any third-party claim. I shall hold WAISN and its board of directors, employees, and contractors harmless in the event of legal action, arrest, questioning, or threats by law enforcement or immigration agents as a result of my volunteer activities. I understand that WAISN will not provide or bear the cost of legal representation in the event I am subject to legal proceedings.
12. No Insurance Coverage or Workers’ Compensation. I understand that WAISN does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, disability insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, or death, or damage to or loss of my property. I understand that if I am injured in the course of the activities, I am not covered by WAISN’s Workers’ Compensation program.
13.  Anti-Harassment. I have read and agree to the Anti-Harassment Policy English linked here.
14. Other.
    1. I, expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Washington and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. 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. 
    2. By giving WAISN my email address, I agree to join WAISN’s mailing list. I can opt out at any time. WAISN does not share personal information.
    3. I hereby agree that this Release represents the full understanding between WAISN and myself and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, between us, with respect to the subject matter hereof. 
    4. If any term or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, that term or provision shall be deemed modified so as to be valid and enforceable to the full extent permitted. The invalidity of any such term or provision shall not otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions. 
    5. This Release is binding on and inures to the benefit of WAISN and myself and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. 
    6. Section headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not define, modify, expand, or limit any of the terms of this Release.
    7. I hereby agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without reference to any choice of law doctrine.