Green Team Release Waiver 2021

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

In addition to standard cleanup practices, all participants should be aware of the extra safety guidelines currently in place due to COVID-19, and should work in accordance with City of Chicago and Chicago Park District guidelines in the parks.

• Complete the CPF volunteer registration and waiver online before participating.

• Come prepared. Wear a face mask, long pants, closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and bug repellent. Bring your own water - onsite supplies will be available but limited.

• All participants are required to wear a protective face mask in the park at all times. Participants are encouraged to use their own mask from home; onsite supplies will be available but limited.

• All participants must wear protective gloves during cleanup. Beware of hazards such as sharp objects and glass – do not pick up these items. Do not reach into leaves or bushes to pull out trash. If you come across hazardous debris that requires equipment you do not have, notify the cleanup leader, who will pass this information back to CPF.

• Group sizes cannot exceed one hundred (100) people at this time. Volunteers are encouraged to work individually or in smaller pairs/teams in order to maintain social distancing. Also be mindful that the park you are in will be open to the public - maintain 6ft.+ physical distancing not only from the rest of your clean-up group, but from other park visitors.

• Sort recycling if able. Use plastic bags to collect trash, and paper bags to collect recyclable items (aluminum, clean cardboard, glass, metal, plastic). Consult your clean-up leader with questions.

• If you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms at the time of your clean-up, please stay home! Volunteers do not need to notify us if they are unable to make it to their registered cleanup event(s). We advise you to take all precautions to protect your own health and the safety of others in the parks. Thank you for participating responsibly!

PARTICIPANT WAIVER

I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for determining if I am physically fit and/or skilled for the activities and programs contemplated by this agreement. I further acknowledge that I have carefully read this entire form and I am aware that in signing below, I allow myself to participate in Chicago Parks Foundation and Chicago Park District programs and activities. I expressly assume the risk and legal liabilities for participating in this regard. I waive and release all claims of injuries, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all such activities.

I recognize and acknowledge the possibility of physical injury associated with Chicago Parks Foundation and Chicago Park District activities and programs, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to relinquish all claims and fully release and forever discharge any claims that I may have (or accrue) as arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with participating in said activities and programs as against the Chicago Parks Foundation or Chicago Park District and/or its officials, officers, employees, volunteers or agents.

I agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Chicago Parks Foundation, Chicago Park District, its commissioners, officials, officers, employees, volunteers or agents as to any claims that I may seek to assert relative to my participation in Chicago Parks Foundation or Chicago Park District activities and programs.

I hereby grant permission to the Chicago Parks Foundation and Chicago Park District the use of my email to be imported into their mailing list to receive any and all forms of communication via email.

I hereby grant permission to the Chicago Parks Foundation and Chicago Park District the use of any and all photos or videos in which I may appear, materials or work created during workshops or events that usage is inclusive of, but not limited to, the publication or inclusion in brochures, posters, catalogs, websites, handbooks, banners, and broadcast or print advertisements. I agree to waive any claim to compensation for use of said photos.