Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (Arboretum )

MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM (ARBORETUM”) VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

I wish to volunteer at the Arboretum. In exchange for the opportunity to volunteer, I agree as follows:

1. I may accept or reject any assignment. I will use reasonable efforts to complete assignments I accept, or inform Arboretum staff as soon as I believe I may not be able to complete it. The Arboretum is not obligated to offer me any particular assignment.

2. I will perform assignments under Arboretum staff direction and control, and will abide by the Arboretum Code of Conduct, policies and procedures while volunteering.

3. I am not an Arboretum employee. I will not receive salary, benefits or compensation, and do not qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. I carry personal medical insurance to cover expenses for injuries I incur at the Arboretum. If there is a claim against me based on services I perform in good faith as part of my volunteering, I may be eligible for legal defense and indemnification under the applicable Regents policy.

4. I certify that I am a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or I have an appropriate visa status that authorizes me to be present in the United States and participate in this volunteer experience.

5. I will submit to a background check every 3 years during my volunteer service, at my expense.

6. Upon any resignation or termination of my volunteer status, I will promptly return my badge to the Arboretum.

7. I may resign, or the Arboretum may terminate, my volunteer status at any time. I understand the following are reasons the Arboretum may terminate my volunteer status: misconduct or insubordination; being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs; theft or misuse of property, equipment or materials; abuse or mistreatment of others involved with the Arboretum; failure to abide by Arboretum policies or procedures; failure to satisfactorily perform assignments; refusal to submit to a background check; breach of this Agreement; any other conduct Arboretum staff reasonably determine is contrary to the Arboretum’s best interests.

8. Release. I know volunteering can result in severe personal injury, disability, death, or property damage (“Risks”). The Arboretum has no control over factors that influence Risks. I understand Risks exist even when I follow Arboretum rules and directions. I will immediately bring any unusual or significant hazard I observe to the attention of the nearest Arboretum staff.

8.1. I voluntarily and knowingly accept responsibility for encountering Risks, known and unknown. On behalf of myself, my heirs, next of kin, successors, assigns, and anyone else who might claim through me or on my behalf, or who might have a claim arising out of, related to, or based upon any disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property I may experience as a result of volunteering, I expressly forever release, indemnify and hold harmless Regents of the University of Minnesota, Arboretum, regents, directors, employees,

FORM: OGC-SC278 Form Date: 12.30.15 1 volunteers, sponsors, and each of their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons associated with the Arboretum (“Releasees”), from any and all loss, cost, expense or other damage of any kind, including but not limited to insurance subrogation and attorney’s fees (together and singly, “Claims”). THIS RELEASE APPLIES EVEN TO CLAIMS BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON RELEASEES’ NEGLIGENCE AND/OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Volunteering is voluntary, and not a part of, or related to, my educational program, residence, or employment at the University in any way.

8.2. In the event of an emergency, Arboretum staff may render first aid and obtain medical treatment. I will be financially responsible for all costs incurred thereby, regardless of insurance coverage.

8.3. I grant Releasees full permission to use and broadcast images, recordings, or any other record of me performing volunteer services in any medium.

9. This is the entire agreement; no agreement, oral or written, exists outside of this Agreement.

10. My electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent of my handwritten signature on paper. I hereby irrevocably waive any claim that my electronic signature is not legally binding or enforceable. If I wish to sign a hard copy of this Agreement instead of an electronic version, I will contact the Arboretum.

I HAVE READ THIS LEGALLY BINDING DOCUENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT.

NAME SIGNATURE DATE

IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER THE AGE OF 18, Parent/Legal Guardian’s signature is required.

I am the parent or legal guardian of and am signing this Agreement and Release on behalf of the minor.

Name Signature Date Phone

Address City State Zip Code

FORM: OGC-SC278 Form Date: 12.30.15 2 PLEASE HELP US GET TO KNOW YOU!

This information will help us match you with meaningful opportunities and to stay in contact with you.

Address: Street City State Zip Code

Telephone: Home Work/Cell

Email: Arboretum Membership Number: (please print clearly)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Current Employer Position

Past Employer Position

EDUCATION:

High School/Equivalent Location

College/University Location Degree

Other Location

AREAS OF INTEREST: Gardening Crew Clerical Education/Interpretation Special Assignments Events/Exhibits Auxiliary Other:

EMERGENCY CONTACT:

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Orientation Date: Additional Comments:

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, or sexual orientation.

FORM: OGC-SC278 Form Date: 12.30.15 3