Volunteer Agreement

1. Volunteering: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Volunteering for Girls on the Run is the most rewarding way to get involved with our program. Volunteer positions provide hands-on experiences with the Girls on the Run mission, and the sense of accomplishment that comes from making a difference in the lives of girls. All volunteers are required to comply with the Policies set forth below.

2. Background Check: Background checks are required for some of our volunteer positions. Prior to their Girls on the Run service, all prospective Coaches, Board Directors, and 5K Road Runners (volunteer community runners who are assigned by a GOTR NOVA representative to run with a specific girl in the 5K) must consent to a background check at GOTR NOVA’s expense, by executing a Background Check Authorization and Release.

BACKGROUND CHECK AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE

In connection with my application to volunteer with Girls on the Run of NOVA (“GOTR NOVA”), I authorize Unique Background Solutions, Inc. or its agents (collectively, “Unique Background Solutions”) to procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report about my criminal record history. I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE GOTR NOVA, AND/OR ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN “CONSUMER REPORTS” AND “INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORTS” FROM UNIQUE BACKGROUND SOLUTIONS AND TO CONSIDER SUCH REPORTS WHEN MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING MY VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND STATUS. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT FOR THE DURATION OF MY STATUS AS A VOLUNTEER WITH GOTR NOVA, IT MAY NEED TO UPDATE SUCH INFORMATION OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL REPORTS AND I HEREBY AUTHORIZE SUCH ACTS. I FURTHER AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON, COMPANY, FORMER EMPLOYER, CREDIT AGENCY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, BRANCH OF THE FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND ANY OTHER ENTITY AND PERSON CONTACTED BY THE COMPANY OR A “CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY” AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMPANY TO FURNISH THE ABOVE INFORMATION. I further authorize that a photocopy of this authorization may be considered as an original. Additionally, I give GOTR NOVA permission to investigate any incidents of misconduct, including but not limited to child abuse, assault, child neglect, or sexual misconduct, of which I have been accused, and for which I am alleged to have been involved in as a volunteer of GOTR NOVA. In the event GOTR NOVA procures an investigative consumer report, I understand that I will be notified that it is doing so and will be informed that I have the right to make a written request for a description of the nature and substance of the investigation requested and for a written summary of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I understand that before GOTR NOVA takes any adverse action against me because of information provided to it by Unique Background Solutions, I am entitled to receive a copy of the consumer report and a written summary of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and I understand that GOTR NOVA will provide me certain information related to Unique Background Solutions enabling me to request additional information and allowing me to contact the agency to attempt to correct any alleged errors in the report. I hereby fully release and discharge GOTR NOVA, Unique Background Solutions, their respective corporate affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and attorneys, and any other individual, organization, entity, agency, or other source providing information to GOTR NOVA and/or Unique Background Solutions from all liability, claims and damages arising out of or relating to any investigation of my background for volunteer purposes.

3. Volunteer Release and Waiver:

Volunteer Agreement

All volunteers must execute a Release and Waiver of Liability. This is a Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”), executed on the date of registration by the “Volunteer”, in favor of Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, a nonprofit corporation, its directors, officers, employee, and agents (collectively known as the “GOTR NOVA”). The Volunteer desires to contribute to the mission of GOTR NOVA through volunteer activities (the “Activities”). The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the terms below:

1. Release and Waiver: Volunteer hereby releases and forever discharges and holds harmless GOTR NOVA, its successors and assigns (and all of their directors, officers, employees and agents) from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s Activities with GOTR NOVA. Volunteer understands that this Release discharges GOTR NOVA from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against GOTR NOVA with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with GOTR NOVA, whether caused by the negligence of GOTR NOVA or its officers, directors, employees, or agents or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that GOTR NOVA does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness. The Volunteer hereby expressly assumes the risk of injury or harm arising from the Activities.

2. Medical Treatment: Volunteer hereby releases and forever discharges GOTR NOVA from any claim whatsoever which arise or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s Activities with GOTR NOVA, or with the decision by any representative or agent of GOTR NOVA to exercise the power to consent to medical or dental treatment.

3. Insurance: The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by GOTR NOVA in writing, GOTR NOVA 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.

4. Photographic Release: Volunteer hereby grants and conveys unto GOTR NOVA all right, title and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by GOTR NOVA during the Volunteer’s activities with GOTR NOVA.

5. Other: Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

4. Confidentiality Agreement:

Volunteer Agreement

All volunteers must execute a Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement. This is a Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement (the “Agreement”), executed on the date of registration by the “Volunteer”. The Volunteer desires to contribute to the mission of GOTR NOVA through volunteer activities (the “Activities”). In consideration for the agreement of GOTR NOVA to allow the Volunteer to perform the Activities, and as a condition to Volunteer’s continued volunteering with GOTR NOVA, Volunteer hereby agree as follows:

1. Acknowledgments: During the course of volunteer work with GOTR NOVA, Volunteer has had or will have access to or gain knowledge of confidential information relating to GOTR, its participants, and the individuals employed or volunteering with GOTR (hereinafter, “Confidential Information”). Volunteer agrees that the following obligations are reasonable and necessary to preserve the confidential and proprietary nature of Confidential Information.

2. Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information: Volunteer agrees that, both during and after the Volunteer position with GOTR NOVA (regardless of the reason for termination), Volunteer will not disclose, reproduce or transfer to any person or entity, or use for Volunteer’s or any other person’s or entity’s benefit, any Confidential Information. “Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to, the GOTR curriculum and program; financial or budget information; information regarding GOTR NOVA’s business plans, strategies, methods, or marketing plans; pricing information; parent and participant lists, coaches lists, donor lists; potential donor lists; information regarding current, former, or prospective donors; contracts between GOTR NOVA and any other entity; information regarding GOTR NOVA’s current or former employees and volunteers; information relating to any current or former participants in the GOTR NOVA program; any other information constituting GOTR NOVA’s proprietary information; and any confidential information of Girls on the Run International. Confidential Information does not include the general skills, knowledge, and experience gained by the Volunteer during his/her work or information that is publicly available. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this obligation shall not apply when disclosure of Confidential Information is required by law or by legal process.

3. Non-Use of Confidential Information: Volunteer agrees not to deliver the GOTR program unless working as an employee or volunteer of GOTR NOVA or another authorized GOTR council. Volunteer agrees not to create or help develop a program that has similar goals and structure to that of the GOTR program within a two-year period of my involvement with GOTR NOVA or another authorized GOTR council.

4. Return of GOTR NOVA Property: Volunteer agrees that upon termination of the Volunteer position for any reason, Volunteer will promptly return to GOTR NOVA all Confidential Information and copies thereof, and all other GOTR NOVA property or information relating to the business of GOTR NOVA, that Volunteer has in his/her possession, whether in tangible, electronic, or intangible form. Volunteer will not remove any Confidential Information or any other property of GOTR NOVA from the GOTR NOVA’s premises or make copies of such materials.

5. Use of GOTR Logo: Volunteer agrees to abide by the GOTR logo usage guidelines and obtain approval from GOTR NOVA if Volunteer is unsure how to use such logo or interpret such guidelines.

6. Survival: Volunteer acknowledges and agrees that the covenants in this Agreement shall survive termination of the Volunteer position with GOTR NOVA, for any reason.

7. Enforcement: Volunteer acknowledges that in the event of any breach of the obligations in this Agreement, the business interests of GOTR NOVA will be irreparably injured, the full extent of the damages to GOTR NOVA may be impossible to ascertain, monetary damages may be an insufficient remedy for GOTR NOVA and equitable enforcement of such obligation would be proper, and GOTR NOVA will have the right to enforce such covenants by temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief or other equitable relief.

8. Modification; Severability: If any of the restrictions contained in this Agreement are determined by any court of competent jurisdiction or other adjudicator to be unenforceable, then the court or adjudicator shall interpret and modify such restriction(s) to the maximum extent to which it/they may be enforceable. In the event that modification is not possible and any provision of the Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision(s) shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Amendment; Waiver: This Agreement shall not be amended, altered, modified, released, or discharged except by a writing signed by both Volunteer and GOTR NOVA. Neither the waiver by GOTR NOVA of a breach of or a default under any of the provisions of this Agreement nor the failure of GOTR NOVA to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or to exercise any right or privilege hereunder shall thereafter be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of a similar nature, or as a waiver of any such provisions, rights, or privileges hereunder.

10. Governing Law: This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its choice of law or conflicts of law rules or principles.

5. Acknowledgment of Volunteer Status & GOTR’s Right to Terminate: If I am given and accept a volunteer position with GOTR NOVA, I understand that GOTR NOVA may terminate that volunteer position with or without cause, and with or without advance notice, at any time.I understand that I am not being retained as a volunteer for any specified period of time and that this application is not intended to be a contract of any kind. I acknowledge that I am not seeking a position of employment with GOTR NOVA and am seeking an uncompensated volunteer position. The Board of Directors is exempt from this section and the organization’s by-laws take precedence.

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