To Our Ojai Community:

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we recover from the damage from the Thomas Fire on our trails. In the coming months trails will likely open and close depending on rain and changing trail conditions. Click here for current information and trail notifications »

Volunteer Responsibilities, Waiver of Liability and Photo Release Form

The following list of responsibilities are to be adhered to by all volunteers for the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC):

  1. Be Safety conscious at all times.
  2. Be courteous to all persons with whom you come in contact.
  3. The use of alcohol and controlled substances is absolutely prohibited.
  4. The OVLC does not permit smoking on our preserves.
  5. Any and all injuries and accidents must be immediately reported to the OVLC representative coordinating volunteer activities.


Waiver and Liability Release

I have read the volunteer responsibilities above and understand that as a volunteer I assume the responsibility of mental and physical fitness to participate in the assignment for which I am volunteering. I understand that I am not considered an employee of the OVLC for the purposes of Workers’ Compensation, but that the Land Conservancy provides volunteer accident insurance in excess of any other medical insurance I may have.

I agree to hold harmless the OVLC, its officers, employees and volunteers from and against any and all liability arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the volunteer program.  THIS RELEASE SHALL APPLY EVEN THOUGH LIABILITY MAY ARISE OUT OF NEGLIGENCE OR CARELESSNESS ON THE PART OF THOSE DISCHARGED INCLUDING THEIR EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND VOLUNTEERS. This waiver and liability release shall apply to myself, as well as any of my heirs, executors or administrators. I understand the terms and have signed this document as my own free act.

Volunteer agrees to abide by OVLC’s safety standards and any other requirements as deemed necessary OVLC by staff.  Volunteer also consents to OVLC’s use of volunteer’s name, photo, likeness and written feedback in any and all publications, advertising and publicity, and grants permission to be filmed or taped by the OVLC or the news media.  Status of volunteer may be cancelled at any time by OVLC or volunteer with notice to the appropriate Supervising Staff Member.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT.  I REALIZE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT I AM GIVING UP LEGAL RIGHTS TO WHICH I MAY BE OTHERWISE ENTITLED.

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