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Volunteer Waiver and Release

Please fill out this form. Your decision to volunteer helps Mercy Housing meet the need for affordable housing and provide valuable services to residents. You are a crucial part of Mercy Housing and we are pleased to have you join us. We hope you enjoy your time volunteering with us!

Mercy Housing Volunteer Expectations

Core Values

Mercy Housing's core values of Respect, Justice, and Mercy guide the work of employees and staff on a daily basis:

Respect - A basic perspective and behavior, which is attentive, considerate, and shows special regard for the inherent dignity of persons and the sacredness of creation.

Justice - The fair and impartial treatment of others.

Mercy - The ability to see the need and respond with compassion.

Rules to protect residents

There are a few rules that volunteers must follow for the safety of our residents:

• Volunteers may potentially learn confidential information about a resident of Mercy Housing during the course of their assignment. Please keep this information confidential.

• Please do not take photos of Mercy Housing residents without their permission.

• Do not enter any apartment unit unless given permission by a resident and accompanied by a Mercy Housing staff member.

• Do not offer to help individual residents or promise any favors. Please speak to a Mercy Housing staff member if you are concerned about a resident or want to provide support.

• Drug and alcohol use are prohibited at Mercy Housing. Smoking is permitted in designated areas.

Your decision to volunteer helps Mercy Housing meet the need for affordable housing and provide valuable services to residents. You are a crucial part of Mercy Housing and we are pleased to have you join us. We hope you enjoy your time volunteering with us!

Volunteer Waiver and Release

Volunteer Position

Volunteer Start Date

I understand that I am an unpaid volunteer for the Project and will be participating at my own risk.*

I am physically fit and able to perform any physical activities needed for the Project, and I will be careful to avoid injuries to myself or others involved in the Project.*

I understand that volunteering presents risks to me and to others, including the potential for serious injury or death from possible exposure to, and illness from, infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19.*

I will follow the directions of the Project leaders, and I understand that I can opt out of any task with which I’m not comfortable.*

If I see any situation that I feel is dangerous or unsafe, I will immediately call it to the attention of the Project leaders.*

I understand that Mercy Housing may use project photos, videos and quotations from me in legitimate promotions of the Project to further the mission and vision of Mercy Housing.*

If I bring any children or young adults with me to participate in the Project, I will be solely responsible for their safety and supervision. *

(FOR EACH PARTICIPANT UNDER 18, THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST FILL OUT A SEPARATE WAIVER)

18 or Older?

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By clicking submit, I release and agree to indemnify Mercy Housing, the Project sponsors and leaders, from and against any liability for death, personal injury and/or loss of property, arising out of or connected with my volunteering or my participation in the Project, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of that released parties.

Volunteer Waiver and Release

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