Please only fill out this waiver if you have already submitted a volunteer application for a posted opportunity.
Welcome to the Denver Public Library (“Library”) Volunteer Program (“Program”). Your work here is greatly appreciated by our staff. You have been provided with a copy of the Volunteer Handbook for the Program and are expected to be familiar and comply with its provisions (as may be amended or restated from time to time). In addition, acknowledging and signing this Volunteer Services Release and Waiver of Liability shall be a condition of your participation in the Program.
I, the undersigned, agree and desire to volunteer my services to the Library, which is a component agency of the City and County of Denver (“City”). I certify that I understand the inherent risks associated with acting as a volunteer, including the risk of physical injury or death. I further understand that I risk aggravating any preexisting physical condition I may have and that I am hereby advised to consult with a physician prior to engaging in any major physical exertion as may occur in providing these volunteer services.
I understand that while my volunteer services will be at the direction of the Library, its officers and employees, I am nevertheless not an employee of the City or the Library within the meaning of the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act or for any other purpose at the time of my performance of these volunteer services. I further understand that no employee/employer relationship is created between myself and the City or the Library, and that I will receive no compensation of any kind for my participation as a volunteer.
In consideration of the City and the Library allowing me to participate as a volunteer, which may include riding as a passenger in a City vehicle or visiting the residences of Library customers, I agree not to sue and forever release, waive and discharge the City, the Library and their respective officers, employees, agents, representatives, and the various sponsoring agencies and entities (hereinafter referred collectively as “Releasees”) from any and all liability to me or my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, children, dependents, spouse and relatives for any and all claims, causes of action, losses, judgments, costs, demands or damages that are caused by or arise from any injury to me (including death) or loss or damage to my property regardless of the cause(s) of such injury, loss or damage. This release includes, but is not limited to, alleged damages, injuries or claims arising out of negligent or other acts of the Releasees, or of Library customers. I assume all risks associated with my participation as a volunteer. I understand to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all liabilities, claims, liens, actions, causes of action, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising from any damage, loss, or injury (including death) caused by me, in whole or part, or directly associated with my actions or inactions as a volunteer.
I understand that the City and the Library shall not be responsible for loss or theft of personal property, or damage to personal property, caused by City or Library employees and officers, other volunteers, or the public.
I hereby acknowledge that I have carefully read this entire document, that I fully understand its contents, that I am over the age of 18, that I am signing this document of my own free will and without coercion, and that I intend for this document to be legally binding. To the extent permitted by law, this document shall include my child or children and my capacity as legal guardian for my child or children if I am signing on behalf of my minor child or children who will participate as a volunteer(s). By signing this document, I also hereby acknowledge that I received the most-recent version of the Library’s Volunteer Handbook for the Program, that I fully understand its contents, and that I agree to be bound by its terms, provisions and requirements.
If a court of law with competent jurisdiction construes that any part of this Release and Waiver of Liability is invalid, such construction shall not invalidate the remainder of this Release and Waiver of Liability.
