Hostelling International USA Waiver and Release Form

All volunteer applicants and parents or legal guardians for each minor must read and agree to the following:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I understand that as a volunteer applicant I may not participate as an HI-USA volunteer until I have been approved and accepted as volunteer by an HI-USA staff member. I certify that the statements made in this volunteer application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission or misrepresentation in my application or placement interview may result in the rejection of my application or discharge from the volunteer program. When reviewing applications and assigning volunteer placements, we consider your available time, fit of skills and needs, leadership experience, and seniority based upon past service to the organization. Availability of placements varies annually. I understand that I will not be paid for my volunteer services and that filling out an application for the Hostel does not guarantee acceptance into a volunteer placement. Volunteers who do not adhere to the rules and procedures of HI-USA or who fail to satisfactorily perform their volunteer assignment are subject to dismissal. Possible grounds for dismissal may include, but are not limited to the following: gross misconduct or insubordination, theft or misuse of HI-USA materials, abuse or mistreatment of guests, program participants, staff or other volunteers, failure to abide by HI-USA policies and procedures, and failure to satisfactorily perform assigned duties. HI-USA also forbids volunteers from directly soliciting guests and program participants though there are other opportunities for visibility and professional development.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY Volunteers under the age of 18 are not allowed to participate in any volunteer activities until a signed Release Waiver has been returned to Hostelling International USA. Please carefully review and complete the agreement below, ensuring that at least one emergency contact phone number is provided and that the form is signed by a parent or legal guardian. A separate agreement must be completed for each volunteer. I wish to allow myself/son/daughter/child under my legal guardianship (“child”) to volunteer with Hostelling International USA. In consideration of Hostelling International USA providing myself/ my child with the opportunity to perform volunteer activities, I hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators, to be legally bound hereby and waive, release, and forever discharge Hostelling International USA and its nonprofit partner agencies, its officers and directors, members, partners, funders, employees, agents, and volunteers (“Releases”) from any and all liability, causes of action, suits, proceedings, damages, judgments, claims and demands whatsoever arising out of my /my child’s participation as a Hostelling International USA volunteer or in any Hostelling International USA related activity. I am aware and agree that there are inherent risks of injury to myself/ my child, my/my child’s property and third parties arising from volunteer activities typically performed by Hostelling International USA volunteers, and which may be performed by myself/my child as a Hostelling International USA volunteer. I hereby give permission for myself/my child to participate in all activities through Hostelling International USA and expressly and specifically acknowledge that those activities may involve (a) physical activity (including without limitation work with heavy tools and materials), (b) contact with unidentified and unfamiliar persons, (c) travel to and from various unspecified locations, and (d) other potential risk of injury. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, I willingly and freely assume all such risk and damage to person or property arising there from, whether or not resulting from negligence, and agree to release Hostelling International USA and its Releases from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, claims and demands of every

kind and nature whatsoever which I now have or which may arise out of or in connection with my/my child’s volunteer services as a Hostelling International USA volunteer or in any Hostelling International USA related project or activity.

PHOTO RELEASE I hereby give my permission to Hostelling International USA, their Releases and to the photographer, my free and unlimited consent and permission to publish/broadcast, republish/rebroadcast or exhibit in the furtherance of their work, with or without identification of me or my child by name, any photographs, videos or audios of myself/my child, that have been obtained from my/his/her participation in Hostelling International USA activities. I furthermore waive any and all claims for any compensation by reason thereof or for damages for reasons thereof.

CONSENT OF TREATMENT I, the undersigned individual/parent or guardian, hereby consent to and authorize the administration and performance of all needed medicines and surgical treatments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and the administration of any anesthetic which, in the opinion of the attending physician, may be necessary and advisable in the event of any medical emergencies regarding myself/my child. It is understood that efforts shall be made to contact the emergency contact prior to rendering emergency treatment to the patient. I attest that I am over 18 years of age, and I warrant that I have legal authority to execute this agreement on myself/my child or legal ward’s behalf. I attest that my/my child’s attendance and involvement in such activities is fully voluntary, that I/my child am/is physically fit and prepared for volunteer activities and that I am participating/I am allowing my child to participate at my/his or her own risk. I have read the foregoing Waiver and Release, and I hereby give my express consent to the execution of this release and will not revoke my consent.