By digitally or physically signing the volunteer application and in consideration of my acceptance as a volunteer, I do hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, my personal representatives and assigns to release , waive and hold harmless the City of Roswell, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims for damages resulting in injury, including death, or damage to or loss of personal property, including any vehicle operated by me, which occurs in connection with or arising out of my participation in the aforesaid volunteer activities. I hereby release the City of Roswell, its elected officials, offices, employees, and agents, from any and all liability or obligation arising from, or in connection with the undersigned’s volunteer activities with the City of Roswell, New Mexico.
I further certify that all the information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge. By digitally or physically signing this application, I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am not an employee or agent of the City of Roswell and that I am not entitled to any remuneration or benefits provided to employees of the City of Roswell, including but not by way of limitation, wages, retirement, worker’s compensation, insurance or disability.
Authorization for Background Checks: In the interest of maintaining the safety and security of our community, employees, and other volunteers, I authorize the City of Roswell to request criminal background reports to verify I have no warrants, am not listed on any sex offender registries, and to review arrest records, in order to meet requirements for volunteer service approval.
I give permission to the City of Roswell to utilize photographs or videos taken of myself as a volunteer for publicity or training purposes. I understand that the City of Roswell may use photographs/videos for publications (print and website based-electronic) and dissemination to the press to assist in informing the general public about the work the city of Roswell does to help illustrate the scope and benefits of city services/use. I understand that only names, the name of facility (Library, Museum, Parks & Recreation, Visitor Center, etc.), and the city may be used to identify the written comments, photographs, videos, and audio. I authorize and consent to being photographed and/or videoed, and to the display, reproduction, alternation or other use of any photographs/videos of me, or in which I may be included with others, in connection with City of Roswell publications, website, and press contacts. To the extent that I have rights, title, or interests in the photographs or videos, I assign such rights to the City of Roswell. I release and hold harmless the City of Roswell and their agents and employees from and against any claims or liability arising from or related to the use, publication or distribution of the comments/photographs/videos/audios. In giving this permission, without fee or limitation whatsoever, and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in the publications, website, or dissemination of press material, I agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the City of Roswell and their employees, from any and all claims, actions and demands or whatsoever nature, including but not limited to any claims of libel, or invasion of privacy, arising out of or in connection with the use of my photograph or video.
