Volunteer Agreement

This Volunteer Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Start Date] (the "Effective Date") by and between:

[Organization Name], located at [Organization Address], [City], [State] [ZIP] (the "Organization"), acting through its authorized representative [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title]; and

[Volunteer Name], residing at [Volunteer Address], [City], [State] [ZIP] (the "Volunteer").

The Organization and the Volunteer are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties."

1. PURPOSE AND VOLUNTEER STATUS

The Organization desires to engage the Volunteer in a non-employment capacity to support its mission and programs, and the Volunteer desires to donate their time and services to the Organization. The Volunteer acknowledges and agrees that they are not an employee, agent, or independent contractor of the Organization and shall not be entitled to any wages, salary, benefits, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, or any other compensation or benefit of employment. The Volunteer's services are provided purely on a voluntary basis and without expectation of remuneration of any kind.

2. TERM AND SCHEDULE

This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue for [Duration]. The expected end date is [End Date]. The Volunteer agrees to perform services according to the following schedule: [Schedule]. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by providing reasonable notice to the other Party. Upon termination, the Volunteer shall return all Organization property, materials, and confidential information in their possession.

3. VOLUNTEER ROLE AND DUTIES

The Volunteer shall serve in the capacity of [Volunteer Role] at [Volunteer Location] and shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

[Duties]

The Volunteer agrees to perform all duties in a diligent, professional, and competent manner, and to comply with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Organization. The Organization reserves the right to modify the Volunteer's duties and responsibilities at any time upon reasonable notice.

4. CONTACT INFORMATION

The Volunteer may be reached at the following contact information for scheduling and communication purposes:

Email: [Volunteer Email], Phone: [Volunteer Phone]

Emergency Contact: [Emergency Contact], Phone: [Emergency Phone]

The Organization's primary contact for volunteer coordination is: [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title], Email: [Supervisor Email], Phone: [Supervisor Phone]

5. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

The Volunteer acknowledges that participation in volunteer activities may involve certain risks, including but not limited to physical injury, property damage, exposure to communicable diseases, or exposure to hazardous conditions. The Volunteer assumes all risks associated with their volunteer service and hereby releases, discharges, and holds harmless the Organization, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to the Volunteer's participation in volunteer activities, except to the extent caused by the Organization's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6. CODE OF CONDUCT

The Volunteer agrees to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner at all times while representing the Organization. The Volunteer shall: (a) treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and fairness; (b) not engage in any activity that could bring disrepute to the Organization; (c) not harass or discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic; (d) comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (e) report any concerns, incidents, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor promptly. The Organization may immediately terminate this Agreement if the Volunteer engages in misconduct or violates any policy.

7. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be sent to:

Organization: [Organization Name], [Organization Address], [City], [State] [ZIP], Email: [Organization Email], Phone: [Organization Phone]

Volunteer: [Volunteer Name], [Volunteer Address], [City], [State] [ZIP], Email: [Volunteer Email], Phone: [Volunteer Phone]

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Governing Law State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in the State of [Governing Law State].

9. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations, understandings, and agreements, whether oral or written. No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by both Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Volunteer Agreement as of the Effective Date.

ORGANIZATION:

Organization: [Organization Name]

Name: [Supervisor Name]

Title: [Supervisor Title]

Date: [Organization Sign Date]

VOLUNTEER:

Name: [Volunteer Name]

Date: [Volunteer Sign Date]