Volunteering with the

Noquemanon Trails Network Council

I, ________________________________________ (legal name), have volunteered to assist Noquemanon Trails Network Council (NTN), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of Michigan. I have volunteered my time and services because of my support for the NTN and my desire to participate actively in the furtherance of its work.

I or my child are qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I understand that my activities as a volunteer entail a risk of physical injury or death and that I may be exposed to hazards arising from my own (or my child’s) actions or inactions or the action or inactions of others, vehicular travel over both improved and primitive roads, use of tools and equipment and strenuous manual labor. I further understand that accidents or injuries may occur in locations or under circumstances where medical attention is not readily available. I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the NTN regarding safety and use of all equipment. I expressly assume all risks associated with or arising from my volunteer activities. Because the assertion of claims against the Noquemanon Trails Network Council for personal injury occurring during my volunteer service would be antithetical to my support of the NTN and its goals and would reduce the ability of the NTN to accomplish its charitable purposes, I grant this release.

On behalf of myself, my estate and the personal representative thereof, my heirs and assigns, I hereby forever release Noquemanon Trails Network Council, its officers, directors, members, employees, sponsors, volunteers and agents, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of property on which activities take place and from any and all costs, claims, losses, liabilities or damages arising from or in any way related to, my service as a volunteer.  I intend this release to be effective, regardless of whether the claim of liability is asserted in negligence, strict liability in tort, or other theory of recovery. For myself, my estate and the personal representative thereof, my heirs and assigns, I covenant and agree to make no claim, nor to institute any suit, action or proceeding against the Noquemanon Trails Network Council, its officers, directors, employees, agents, sponsors, or landowners, relating to any accident, incident or occurrence arising out of, or in connection with, my volunteer activities.

My signature on this electronic document signifies that I fully understand and agree to be bound by this Release and Waiver Agreement and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding shall continue in full force and effect.

I acknowledge that if I prefer to sign a paper waiver, I can request one ahead of the work bee or work event.