ARTICLE 1 - VOLUNTEER SERVICES:
Volunteer will be donating time to the organization in the capacity of the skills and experience listed with the volunteer application.

The Volunteer's schedule will be as follows:
Variable, as needs for such services arise, and as available.

ARTICLE 2 - NO WAGES:
Volunteer understands that this role is without wages, a salary, or other benefits. This is an exclusively voluntary role so that Volunteer may provide assistance to the Organization.

ARTICLE 3 - REIMBURSEMENT:
Volunteer may be reimbursed for the certain expenses related to travel and meals while providing services. Any reimbursements requested should be submitted and approved prior to commencing service.

ARTICLE 4 - RELATIONSHIP:
Nothing herein shall be taken to establish any partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship. Volunteer is, and at all times will be, a volunteer only. Volunteer shall receive no benefits from Organization, such as health insurance, paid vacation, or sick days. Volunteer shall be responsible for all of Volunteer's own taxes.

ARTICLE 5 - SUPERVISOR:
Volunteer's direct supervisor will be the following: Aurelia Peart (the "Supervisor"). Volunteer agrees to follow all directions given by the Supervisor, as well as any and all rules and instructions provided by Organization. Volunteer may also be assigned other supervisors, including other volunteers, from time-to-time.

ARTICLE 6 - TRAINING:
Volunteer may be asked to undergo training for the Organization. Volunteer understands that such training may be an essential component of being able to volunteer in the Role. Volunteer agrees to complete such training prior to beginning in the Role with Organization.

ARTICLE 7 - INDEMNITY:
Organization hereby agrees to indemnify Volunteer against any and all damage, liability, and loss, as well as legal fees and costs incurred, as a result of any act or omission of Organization, Organization's employees, or Organization's agents related to the Volunteering Services rendered under this Agreement. Volunteer hereby agrees to indemnify Organization against any and all damage, liability, and loss as a result of any act or omission of Volunteer related to the Volunteering Services rendered under this Agreement.

Article 8 - RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
Volunteer hereby releases and discharges Organization and Organization's assigns, successors, officers, employees, agents, executors, partners, administrators or any other legal representatives along with anyone claiming through them (hereinafter, collectively, the "Released Parties"), in their individual capacity or in their business capacities, of all claims, causes of actions, liabilities, disputes, demands, damages, agreements, contracts, obligations, promises, debts, and/or accounts of any kind or any nature, whether currently known or unknown, for any damage, loss, or injury of or relating to the Volunteering Services which Volunteer has or ever had or may have in the future against Organization or any of the Released Parties.

ARTICLE 9 - TERMINATION:
This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time.

ARTICLE 10 - EMERGENCY SERVICES:
In the event of an emergency, the Organization will contact the emergency contact person provided. Volunteer hereby authorizes the Organization to provide to first aid and, through medical
personnel of its choice, medical assistance, transportation and
emergency medical services. This consent does not impose a
duty upon the Organization to provide such assistance, transportation, or services. In addition, Volunteer waives and releases any claims against the Released Parties arising out of any first aid, treatment or medical service, including the lack or timing of such, made in connection with volunteer activities with the Organization.

ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL PROVISIONS:
a) GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the state of Maryland and any applicable federal law. Both Parties consent to jurisdiction under the state and federal courts within the state of Maryland. The Parties agree that this choice of law, venue, and jurisdiction provision is not permissive, but rather mandatory in nature.
b) LANGUAGE: All communications made or notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the English language.
c) ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous understandings, whether written or oral.
d) HEADINGS: Headings to this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be construed to limit or otherwise affect the terms of this Agreement.

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