Volunteer (and Guardian) understands that this Release discharges Knafayim from any liability or claim that the Volunteer (or Guardian) may have against Knafayim with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with Knafayim, whether caused by the negligence of Knafayim or its officers, directors, employees, agents, or otherwise.

Volunteer (and Guardian) does hereby release and forever discharge Knafayim from any claim whatsoever that arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with Knafayim or with the decision by any representative or agent of Knafayim to exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment as such power may be granted and authorized in this release.

Volunteer (and Guardian) understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Knafayim in writing, Knafayim does not carry or maintain health, medical or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

Volunteer (and Guardian) also understands that Knafayim does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness.

Volunteer (and Guardian) understands that in the course of their contacts with families served by Knafayim, Volunteer might learn privileged and confidential information that is of a highly personal nature. Examples of such information might be, but are not limited to: medical condition and treatment, finances, living arrangements, employment, identifying information and relationships among family members.

Volunteer (and Guardian) understands that all such information must be treated as confidential.

I agree not to disclose confidential information to any person or entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever, except when authorized to do so in writing. I will also make certain that any disclosures are made in a private setting in which no one can overhear any information that is conveyed. I understand unauthorized disclosures are considered grounds for immediate termination of volunteer status.

I authorize Knafayim and/or its agents to make an investigation of my background, references, employment, education, and criminal history record information which may be in any state or local files, including those maintained by both public and private organizations, and all public records, for the purpose of confirming the information contained in my application and/or obtaining other information which may be material to my qualifications for placement as a volunteer. This authorization shall remain in effect for as long as I remain an Employee or Volunteer.

If I am no longer an Employee or Volunteer as a result of any investigative report resulting from this authorization, Knafayim will provide me a copy of that report along with a summary of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Volunteer (and Guardian) expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the local and state laws, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the local and state laws.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement, its interpretation or application, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration by Knafayim’s designated Bais Din as selected by the Board of Directors of the Organization, which may be amended from time-to-time and without notice.

I am aware that Knafayim reserves the right to terminate or modify the conditions of my participation in Knafayim Activities, including dismissal from Knafayim at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, notice or liability.