Help Activate Youth Volunteer Program
Terms of Service Agreement

Last Updated: October 6, 2024

This Terms of Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between Help Activate Youth, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the County of Los Angeles, California (“Organization”), and the volunteer or, if the volunteer is a minor, their legal guardian (“Volunteer” or “Legal Guardian”).

By enrolling in the Help Activate Youth Volunteer Program (“Program”), you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.

Program Overview
Help Activate Youth offers volunteer opportunities for individuals, including minors, to complete community service hours that may be required by educational or other institutions. Volunteers may be placed either within Help Activate Youth or at other non-profit organizations, at the discretion of Help Activate Youth.

Eligibility
Minors: Volunteers under the age of 18 must have this Agreement accepted by their legal guardian.
Adults: Volunteers 18 years or older may accept this Agreement on their own behalf.

Enrollment and Fees
Volunteers will pay a one-time enrollment fee of $150 and an administrative fee of $20 per month for the duration of their placement in the Program.
These fees cover administrative costs, volunteer placement services, and other support provided by Help Activate Youth.
Fee waivers may be available based on financial need, subject to approval by Help Activate Youth.

Volunteer Placement
Help Activate Youth will attempt to place Volunteers in a suitable position either within the Organization or with another non-profit. However, no specific guarantee of placement with any non-profit is made, and Help Activate Youth reserves the right to make final determinations regarding placements.
Placement with other non-profits may require communication and coordination initiated by Help Activate Youth, but there may be no formal relationship between Help Activate Youth and such organizations.

Volunteer Obligations
Volunteers are expected to complete their assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner, abide by the rules and guidelines of the non-profit they are placed with, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Volunteers will be responsible for logging and reporting their service hours as required by their educational institution and the Program.

Release of Liability
By participating in the Program, the Volunteer (or Legal Guardian, if the Volunteer is a minor) agrees to release, waive, and discharge Help Activate Youth, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or causes of action that may arise from participation in the Program, including, but not limited to, personal injury, property damage, illness (including but not limited to COVID-19), or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

This Release of Liability extends to any and all organizations, including non-profits, where the Volunteer may be placed through Help Activate Youth.

Indemnification
The Volunteer (or Legal Guardian, if applicable) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Help Activate Youth, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or related to:

– The Volunteer’s actions or inactions during participation in the Program

– Any breach of this Agreement by the Volunteer (or Legal Guardian, if applicable)

– Any violation of law by the Volunteer

Assumption of Risk
The Volunteer (or Legal Guardian, if applicable) understands and acknowledges that participation in volunteer activities may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to physical exertion, contact with others, use of materials or equipment, travel to and from volunteer sites, and potential exposure to contagious illnesses. By accepting this Agreement, the Volunteer (or Legal Guardian) voluntarily assumes all such risks.

Medical Treatment
The Volunteer (or Legal Guardian, if applicable) hereby authorizes Help Activate Youth to seek emergency medical treatment for the Volunteer if necessary, and releases Help Activate Youth from any liability for medical expenses incurred as a result of such treatment. The Volunteer (or Legal Guardian) agrees to be responsible for any costs associated with medical treatment.

Confidentiality
The Volunteer agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive or private information encountered during their volunteer activities, whether related to Help Activate Youth or any other non-profit organization they are placed with.

Termination of Agreement
Help Activate Youth reserves the right to terminate the Volunteer’s participation in the Program at any time, with or without cause. In the event of termination, no refunds will be issued for any fees already paid, except at the sole discretion of Help Activate Youth.

Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related to this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of the County of Los Angeles, California.

Miscellaneous

– Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

– Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, agreements, or understandings of any kind.
– Amendments: This Agreement may only be amended in writing, signed by both parties.

Acceptance

By clicking the checkbox during the enrollment process, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Agreement, including the Release of Liability and Indemnification provisions, and agree to be bound by its terms.