Hold Harmless and Indemnification: I do hereby for myself, and for my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees, release, waive, and forever discharge the City and its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, damage, costs, judgments, or liability whatsoever, which I now have or which may hereafter accrue to me on account of or in any way growing out of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, bodily and personal injuries and property damage and the consequences thereof resulting from my participation in the Teen Volunteer Program.
I understand that in signing this Agreement I am releasing the City from any and all claims that I may have for personal injuries or property damage that I may suffer as a result of participating in the above-described event, if such injuries or damage were caused by the negligence of willful misconduct of the City or its agents, officers, or employees.
I further understand and agree that in signing this document all my rights under section 1542 of the Civil Code of California are also expressly waived. That section reads as follows: "A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if know by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor."
I, acknowledge that no representation of fact or opinion had been made by the City, or any of its officers, employees, or agents, to induce this release on my part and that I have signed this release freely and voluntarily, after having read it completely, and with full knowledge of any rights or privileges that I may be waiving or releasing.
Work Commitment: I certify that I am capable of performing the duties set forth in the document and know of no physical condition which would preclude the performance of those duties. I agree to notify Library Staff if any such physical condition shall arise during the course of volunteering with Santa Barbara Public Library.
I agree that I will not use, possess, manufacture, dispense or distribute drugs or alcohol at any of our volunteer sites or do so prior to volunteering so that my performance is impaired. I agree to comply with rules, policies, and procedures of Santa Barbara Public Library.
I have read and understand the City of Santa Barbara Code of Conduct.
Statement of Confidentiality: I agree not to divulge any information regarding persons who are receiving services or other assistance from or who are volunteering or working for the Santa Barbara Public Library department. I understand Santa Barbara Public Library requirements and policy on observing confidentiality and my responsibility to follow this policy in my role as a volunteer. I recognize that unauthorized release of confidential information may make me subject to a criminal action under the provisions of the Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 10850, which states in part: "Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall publish or disclose or permit or cause to be published or disclosed any list of persons receiving public social services, no person shall publish, disclose, use or permit or cause to published, disclosed, or used, any confidential information pertaining to an applicant or recipient... Any of violation of this paragraph is a misdemeanor." I shall keep all transactions between Santa Barbara Public Library participants and staff or volunteers confidential.
Media Release: Santa Barbara Public Library reserves the right to take and use photos of participants for publicity purposes free of charge. Photos of participants may be used in Santa Barbara Public Library promotional materials. I hereby grant the City of Santa Barbara permission for the free use of the volunteer's likeness, name, voice, and words in any broadcast, telecast, print media, or Internet media account of this event or activity.
Grounds of Termination: I understand that my volunteer assignment may be terminated for grounds that include but are not limited to; completing responsibilities in an unacceptable manner, not fulfilling the time commitment or training requirements, abusing Santa Barbara Public Library rules or policies, exercising unsafe work practices, or excessively disrupting program participants or staff. A volunteer may be dismissed at any time. The City reserves the right to request that a volunteer leave immediately if circumstances warrant such actions.