1. Release and Waiver- Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Homes of Hope and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s Activities with Homes of Hope. Volunteer understands that this Release discharges Homes of Hope from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Homes of Hope with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s Activities with Homes of Hope, whether caused by the negligence of Homes of Hope or its directors, employees, or otherwise. Volunteer also understands that Homes of Hope 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. It is the policy of Homes of Hope that children under the age of 16 are not allowed on a Homes of Hope work site while there is construction in progress. Federal regulations prohibit minors between the ages of 14 and 15 from working in general construction. Minors between the ages of 16 and 17 may perform general construction work, but may not engage in certain activities that are considered ultra hazardous. These activities include the use of power tools & motor vehicles, demolition, roofing, and excavation operation. *