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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION
(Rev. 08/2025
I hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this release under the following terms:
I understand this is a legally-binding release (“Release”) made by me, my parent or legal guardian, if applicable, in favor of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and/or Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York (herein collectively referred to as “Agency”). I understand that I am expected to fulfill my commitments to complete trainings and responsibly perform the tasks assigned to me. I agree to contact the Agency staff if I am unable to participate in an activity for which I have been registered.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: As a volunteer, I fully recognize that there may be direct, indirect or inherent risks and hazards involved in the activity of volunteering and it is with full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding this activity and to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of New York that I release Agency, the Archdiocese of New York, the Archbishop of New York, its agencies, employees, agents, partners and representatives from any and all liability whatsoever arising out my participation in any volunteering activity. I also understand that Agency does not require me to participate in any volunteering activity, but I do so of my own volition, despite the possible dangers and risks and in accordance with the terms of this Release.
I also agree to assume all of the risks and responsibilities that are in anyway associated with my selected volunteer activity and understand that this Release is binding upon myself, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
INDEMNITY: In consideration of and return for the services, facilities, and any other assistance provided me by Agency, it is my express intent to indemnify and hold harmless Agency, the Archdiocese of New York, the Archbishop of New York, its representative agencies, and partners, herein releasing Agency, the Archdiocese of New York, the Archbishop of New York and its representatives from any and all liability, claims and/or actions that may arise from injury or harm to me, either from my death or from damage to my property in connection with volunteering with Agency.
CONFIDENTIALITY: I understand that in the course of my volunteer activity, I may receive or have access to confidential and/or proprietary information of the Agency (the “Confidential Information”). I understand that such Confidential Information is the sole and exclusive property of Agency and further acknowledge that I am expressly prohibited from removing or disclosing Confidential Information. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: (i) consumer or client information; (ii) business or financial information, including business plans, budgets, revenue, expense figures or projections, and strategy information; (iii) Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) and/or Protected Health Information (“PHI”) of Agency staff or clients; (iv) proprietary correspondence and donor financial contributions; and (v) agreements or other information required by law or contract to be kept confidential. The Confidentiality obligations contained herein shall survive my participation in any volunteer activity indefinitely.
PHOTO RELEASE: I hereby consent to the irrevocable right and permission to photograph, film or otherwise record my likeness and/or voice (together the “Recordings”), as well as the likeness and/or voice of any minor children for whom I am the parent or legally authorized guardian, and to use, publish, reproduce, distribute, make derivative works or otherwise exploit such Recordings, in any medium, for any lawful purposes, including[MF1] but not limited to public facing promotional, educational or informational materials. I waive any right to inspect or approve the Recordings and further waive any right to royalties or other remuneration arising from or related to the use or distribution of such Recordings.
MEDICAL TREATMENT: I understand and accept that it is my responsibility to disclose to Agency any health-related reasons or problems which may preclude or restrict my participation as a volunteer.. I hereby release and forever discharge Agency from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with my activities with Agency. Agency expects and encourages each volunteer to obtain his/her own medical or health insurance coverage.
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES: I hereby confirm, represent and warrant that I have never been convicted of or charged with a violent crime, child abuse or neglect, child pornography, child abduction, kidnapping, rape or any sexual offense. I acknowledge this is a continuing disclosure obligation. I will notify Agency if circumstances change.
By agreeing to this Release, I warrant that I have read and fully understand its contents and terms. I agree to this Release freely and without inducement or assurances of any nature and further understand the Agency has the right to suspend my participation in any volunteer activities, with or without notice, in the event of any actual or suspected violation of the terms herein.
