I have read and become familiar with its contents. I have asked my supervisor about any items that are unclear to me.
If there is ever a discrepancy between this guide and my performance, I understand that disciplinary action may be taken by my supervisor, up to and including termination of my volunteer services.
I understand that this training volunteer manual may change at any time without notification and that I will need to find out and adjust my volunteer services accordingly.

Volunteer Training Manual located here: https://www.csparks.org/sports/youth-sports/coach/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Carol Stream Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of volunteers in high regard. The Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and asks that all volunteers follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the volunteer’s safety. However, volunteers must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to volunteer for any activity or program.

Please recognize that the Carol Stream Park District carries only limited medical accident coverage for volunteers; therefore, it is strongly urged that all volunteers review their own health insurance policy for coverage. Additionally, each volunteer is solely responsible for determining if he/she is physically fit and/or properly skilled for any volunteer activity. It is always advisable, especially if the volunteer is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity.

WARNING OF RISK
Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when providing volunteer services. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Volunteers must understand that depending upon the volunteer services, certain risks, dangers and injuries due to acts of God, inclement weather, slip and falls, inadequate or defective equipment, failure in supervision or instruction, premises defects, horseplay, carelessness, lack of skill or technique, and all other circumstances inherent to the particular volunteer services exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Park District to guarantee absolute safety.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in consideration for providing volunteer services, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with your volunteer services (including transportation services/vehicle operations, when provided).

As a volunteer, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to volunteers in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that I may sustain as a result of my volunteer services. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have (or accrue to me) as a result of my volunteer services against the district, including its officers, officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Parties”).

I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that I may have or which may accrue to me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with my volunteer services.

Agencies practicing good risk management techniques reduce their risks of unforeseen accidents. However, accidents can and do happen.
After an accident, many questions will be asked of the agency, such as: “Who will pay for the damage, who was at fault, what could the agency have done to prevent the accident?” Employees not familiar with agency policy could put the agency at risk or loss, either financially or through reputation. Employees may provide inadequate information, may be unknown to all the facts, or confused due to the accident.
To provide the most consistent information to the public and possible media outlets a Statement of Admission form will be signed by all employees and this brief explanation of the reason for the statement will be provided to each employee.

When an accident occurs, no matter how insignificant it may seem to be, it is of the utmost importance never to admit to guilt or negligence of any kind until there is a formal investigation of the matter by your supervisors and the causes of the incident have been determined. You are required to contact your immediate supervisor and not to render speculation on the causes of the incident. Any and all questions relating to the accident involving District property and/or personnel must be directed to a department head or other designated manager.