Kalamazoo College appreciates the assistance of its volunteers. As a volunteer, you will play a role in assisting the College and our community. But before you may begin your volunteer assignment, you will need to acknowledge that you have agreed to the terms of this release. You and your parents or legal guardians should read it carefully before signing it.

I understand that during the course of my volunteer activities with Kalamazoo College, dangerous hazards may arise. I assume the risk of injury and I fully and completely release, waive, and discharge Kalamazoo College, including its officers, employees, agents, and affiliated entities, from any and all liability, losses, injuries, death, damage, and any other claims connected in any to my volunteer activities for Kalamazoo College. This release includes any claim that may arise due to first aid, medical treatment, or other service rendered to me. Additionally, I agree pay for the costs of any claims, including attorney’s fees, that are made or threatened against Kalamazoo College or its officers, employees, agents, and affiliated entities arising out of any of my volunteer activities. I agree that this release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of Michigan, which govern the application and interpretation of this release. I understand that should any part of this release be ruled invalid by a court, the other parts will remain valid and continue to be in effect.

I understand that I am an unpaid volunteer for Kalamazoo College. I waive all claims for compensation from Kalamazoo College for any services I performed in connection with my volunteer assignment at Kalamazoo College. When performing volunteer services, I understand that I am not an employee of Kalamazoo College and I am not entitled to any employee benefits. Kalamazoo College does not have any responsibility to provide any health, medical, disability, or any other insurance coverage for me. It is my responsibility as a volunteer to ensure that I have insurance coverage if I want it. I understand that I will not be entitled to workers’ compensation coverage.

I grant to Kalamazoo College the unlimited right to use photographic images and video or audio recordings of me that are made by Kalamazoo College or others during my volunteer assignment for Kalamazoo College, including any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits from the use of these photographs or recordings.

I understand that a criminal history and background check may be obtained prior to my appointment as a volunteer. My signature below certifies that I agree to a criminal history check and agree to provide Kalamazoo College with any other information required to perform a criminal history or background check.

I agree to follow and abide by all of Kalamazoo College’ policies, including those that forbid discrimination and harassment.

After my volunteer assignment begins, I understand that Kalamazoo College may terminate the assignment at any time for any reason.