By selecting "I Agree" below and clicking "Finish" at the end of the volunteer application, I acknowledge my understanding and acceptance of the following terms and conditions:
- The information I have provided may be verifed by contacting persons or organizations named in this application. Also, if accepted as a volunteer, I understand that the volunteer services provided will be utilized at the discretion of the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and that I or SJRWMD may terminate these services at any time without prior notice.
- I certify that I have no medical conditions or restrictions that would prohibit me from acting as a watershed action volunteer. SJRWMD assumes no responsibility for evaluating my medical condition or determining my fitness to perform volunteer activities.
- I am not an employee of the SJRWMD. At all times I am acting as an unpaid, independent volunteer, and as such, am not entitled to any provisions of law regarding SJRWMD employment, nor any laws relating to hours of work, rates of compensation, leave time or employee benefits.
- I must comply with all SJRWMD policies and regulations, including safety guidelines.
- I recognize and understand that I am at all times responsible for my own safety and the safety of others, and that in performing group activities I may encounter natural or other hazards. I assume the risk of any such hazards and recognize that I am responsible for staying alert as to potential hazards and taking appropriate steps, including discontinuing any activities that involve a risk of bodily harm.
- I hereby hold and save SJRWMD, its directors, officers, employees and representatives, harmless from, and agree to indemnify against, any and all claims and losses that may be made by me or my heirs, spouse, or other persons, for personal injury, loss of life, or property damage that may result from my participation as a volunteer. This waiver and indemnity obligation includes claims based upon my partial or sole negligence or that of the SJRWMD. The obligations of this paragraph shall also apply to any other governmental entities or private organizations that are participating with SJRWMD in the Watershed Action Volunteer Program. I do not waive my right to workers compensation coverage for volunteer services, as provided above.