New Mexico State University Volunteer Agreement and Liability Waiver
Welcome to the NMSU Community. We are pleased that you have decided to volunteer your services to New Mexico State University (NMSU) in the Kinesiology Club. The Kinesiology Club is aimed at providing community service opportunities to students and physical activity opportunities to the Las Cruces and NMSU community through hosting a 5K Run/Walk.
This document is designed to ensure that NMSU volunteers understand their role and agree to the terms that govern the volunteer relationship. Please read this carefully and ask questions if you have them. When you have read and initialed each statement, please sign and date on the designated line below. By doing so, you acknowledge that you have read the item, understand it, and that you accept its provisions. You will receive a copy of this Volunteer Agreement and Liability Waiver (the “Agreement”) and the original will be kept in the program office. Thank you for taking the time to complete this Agreement and welcome aboard!
1. Participant wants to serve as a volunteer in the Program identified above. This activity does not make Participant a University employee. Participant understands and agrees that NMSU and Participant both have the right to end Participant’s volunteer assignment any time, for any reasons, and without notice.
2. Participant’s participation in the Program is not in exchange for any pay, benefits, or promise of future employment. Participant has neither been promised nor does Participant expect to receive any compensation or any other employee benefits, such as accident or medical insurance, retirement, worker’s compensation, etc.
3. Participant understands that NMSU is not responsible for any property damage, personal injury or death that Participant might incur while volunteering, whether caused by Participant’s own personal negligence or any unforeseen or accidental circumstances. Participant understands that there is a risk of injury from volunteering and using the NMSU facilities and equipment, and Participant agrees to assume these risks. Participant is responsible for Participant’s own conduct as a volunteer. Participant must not perform any task or to undertake any activity that would expose Participant to risks that Participant does not wish to accept.
4. NMSU does not provide volunteers with medical or accident coverage. I certify that Participant has health and/or accident insurance coverage for any personal injury or accident that Participant may suffer while Participant is volunteering with this Program, and Participant must provide proof of such insurance upon request.
5. Participant must comply with all NMSU and Program policies, procedures, rules, or regulations applicable to Participant’s volunteer activities in the Program, and Participant must follow the directions and guidance of the NMSU official and/or any NMSU employee directing Participant’s volunteer assignment. Participant must follow any schedule established in connection with Participant’s assignment.
6. Participant and I have reviewed and understand the information contained in the presentation titled “Employees Returning to Campus” regarding COVID19 safety procedures that can be found at https://bit.ly/NMSURTCpdf . I further understand that even as a volunteer, Participant is responsible to follow federal, state, local, and NMSU health safety procedures.
7. As allowed by state law, NMSU provides third-party general liability coverage for claims filed against Participant arising from performance of Participant’s assigned volunteer duties. UGC Volunteer Agreement ver 07232020 Page 2 of 2
8. In exchange for third-party liability coverage and the opportunity to be a volunteer, on behalf of Myself, Participant, and our respective heirs and representatives, I release, indemnify, and hold harmless NMSU and all of its officers, trustees, agents, and employees from any and all liability, damages, or claims of any nature that arise out of or related to Participant’s volunteer activities.
9. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and I am competent to sign this Agreement.
10. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between Me and NMSU regarding Participant’s service as a volunteer and supersedes any written or oral understanding, promise or commitment that is not referred to and incorporated in this Agreement. This is governed by New Mexico Law and may be changed only by a written document signed by Me and NMSU.
11. Participant has the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, serious medical condition, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, spousal affiliation, or veteran status, according to state and federal laws, and if Participant experiences or witnesses such misconduct in the NMSU community, Participant can report it to NMSU’S Office of Institutional Equity. (equity@nmsu.edu or 575-646-3635).
12. NMSU may conduct a background review or investigation due to Participant’s volunteer service to NMSU. I and Participant consent to that background check and any periodic updates NMSU may elect to undertake. By signing this document, I affirm that I am aware of its terms and conditions and I am signing this Agreement of My own free will and without pressure or coercion. By signing below, I accept this Agreement without reservation. Signature of Participant Date Printed Name of Participants.
