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 Waiver, Release, Indemnification & Hold Harmless Act - I understand that the Greater Austin YMCA  facilities and activities have inherent risk and in consideration for participation in Greater Austin YMCA facilities, services, programs and activities without respect to location, I hereby assume all risks and hazards incident to my participation and or the participation of my children in all Greater Austin YMCA, activities, due to the NEGLIGENCE of the Greater Austin YMCA, or otherwise while in, or upon the premises of the Greater Austin YMCA, and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon or participating in any program or activity at an off-site location affiliated with the Greater Austin YMCA, including volunteer services. I further waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Greater Austin YMCA, the organizers, volunteers, supervisors, officers, directors, participants, coaches, referees, agents or representatives as well as persons or parents transporting participants to and from activities or injury sustained during my use of the Greater Austin YMCA, property or participation in programs, activities on or off-site.   

 

Acknowledgment of Risk - I hereby certify that I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of the risks inherent in participation in volunteer activities and that I am voluntarily assuming said risks. I understand that I will be solely responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury, property damage, or death, I sustain while participating in volunteer activities and that by signing this agreement I hereby release the Greater Austin YMCA, its officers, agents, representatives and employees of all liability for such loss, damage, or death. I further certify that I am in good health and that I have no conditions or impairments which would preclude my safe participation in volunteer activities.

I understand, acknowledge and agree that the term “YMCA” as used in this Agreement and the release and indemnification set out in the Agreement includes the YMCA’s trustees, employees, agents, and representatives of every type or description, all both in their official and in their individual capacities. 

Volunteer Code of Ethics 

1.      Smoking or use of tobacco products in the presence of children is prohibited.                                                               

2.      Using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will not be tolerated.                                                         

3.      Any abuse of children WILL NOT BE tolerated including:

·        Physical Abuse-strike, spank, shake, slap

·        Verbal Abuse-humiliate, degrade, threaten

·        Sexual Abuse-including inappropriate touching and exposure

·        Mental Abuse                                                                                                                                                                           

4.      Volunteers must treat children of all races, religions, and cultures with respect and consideration                                                  

5.      Volunteers must use positive techniques of guidance, including positive reinforcement and encouragement rather than competition, comparison, or criticism.                                                                                                                                            

6.      Volunteers shall abstain from humiliating or frightening discipline techniques.                                                                             

7.      Volunteers shall not use profanity in the presence of children or parents.                                                                                      

8.      Monetary and expensive gifts to volunteers are prohibited.                                                                                                             

9.      Volunteers must be free of physical and psychological conditions that might adversely affect children's health, including fever or contagious conditions.                                                                                                                                            

10.   Volunteers will portray a positive role model for youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, tact, and maturity.                                                                                                                                                               

11.   Volunteers will avoid being put in a situation where they are alone with a YMCA child other than their own                   

12.   Caring for a YMCA child during a one-on-one basis such as baby-sitting is prohibited unless the child is the volunteer’s own child.                                                                                                                                                                                               

13.   Volunteers will not fraternize with YMCA youth participants away from the YMCA. However, if Y volunteers have children that have YMCA participants as friends, the Y volunteer must obtain permission from the YMCA youth participants' parents to fraternize with their children. If the YMCA learns of a violation of this policy, the violation may be grounds for removal as a volunteer.                                                                                                                                           

14.   Texas State laws require that all citizens report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child to the Texas Dept. of Family and Protective Services and local law enforcement agencies.                                                                                                            

15.   I understand that as a volunteer for the YMCA, I will be subject to a background check, including criminal history understand that any violation of this code may be grounds for removal as a volunteer.

 

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to be guided by this volunteer code of ethics. I understand that I have a responsibility to report any potential misconduct to an appropriate YMCA staff or to Risk Management (Jacob Gigliotti- jacob.gigliotti@austinymca.org)