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Release and Indemnification Agreement for Volunteers
I, ____________________________ the above named applicant, am 18 years of age, or older and am
voluntarily performing service for the Institution of my own free will and without any promise of
remuneration, compensation, or benefits, including insurance. If under 18 years of age, I have obtained
parental consent. I acknowledge that within the course and scope of my activities as a volunteer, I may be
exposed to hazards or risks that may result in my illness, personal injury, or death and I understand and
appreciate the nature of such hazards and risks.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activity, I hereby accept all risk to my health and of
my injury or death that may occur while I am acting within the course and scope of my activities as a
volunteer.
I hereby release the above named Institution, its governing board (The University of Texas System Board of
Regents), officers, employees and representatives, in their individual and official capacities, from any
liability to me, my personal representatives, estate, heirs, next of kin, and assigns for any and all claims and
causes of action for loss of or damage to my property and for any and all illness or injury to my person,
including my death, that may result from or occur during my activities as a volunteer, WHETHER CAUSED BY
NEGLIGENCE OF THE INSTITUTION, ITS GOVERNING BOARD, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR REPRESENTATIVES,
OR OTHERWISE.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above-named Institution and its governing board (The
University of Texas Board of Regents), officers, employees, and representatives, in their individual and official
capacities, from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from
my negligent or intentional act or omission while acting as a volunteer.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND IT TO BE A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND
CAUSES OF ACTION FOR MY INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO MY PROPERTY THAT OCCURS WHILE
SERVING IN MY CAPACITY AS A VOLUNTEER AND IT OBLIGATES ME TO INDEMNIFY THE PARTIES NAMED
FOR ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY MY
NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACT OR OMISSION.
______________________________ _____________________
Signature of Applicant/Parent Date
(If applicant is under the age of 18, signature of parent or legal guardian is needed here.)
______________________________ _____________________
Signature of Supervisor Date