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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in iCAN Junior Triathlon Club Volunteer Services Program. Volunteer placement with our organization is based on the skills, interest and abilities of the applicant as well as the needs of our individual departments. Volunteering is not meant for the sole purpose of job/career training, nor is it meant to lead to paid employment within iCAN Junior Triathlon Club.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS

  • Must be age (14) or older (minor ages 14-17 require parental consent)
  • Must be willing to commit to at least one hundred (100) hours of service
  • Completed application packet (forms 1-4) must be submitted prior to selection for an interview with a Volunteer Services Staff Member.
  • If an interview is granted, completion of the interview process does not guarantee placement into the iCAN Junior Triathlon Club        Volunteer Services Program.
  • If selected, attend and complete a mandatory Volunteer Orientation or specific training necessary for your position in the organization.
  • Pass a background check when applicable (We are required by law to inform you that we may conduct criminal background checks on all adult applicants. This law also requires us to provide written notice that a background check will be conducted and upon conclusion of the background check, a copy of the results will be provided to the applicant, if requested in writing.)

PLACEMENT PROCEDURE

  • Prior to placement as an iCAN Junior Triathlon Club volunteer, each applicant is required to attend a Volunteer Orientation and any necessary additional training specific to your area of service.
  • You may be issued materials for your specific department or area of service. These materials are on loan to you and MUST be returned prior to your departure from this organization.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply online, please complete the online Volunteer Application below and bring the Medical History Form  , Insurance Release of Liability and a copy of your legal photo ID to your first day of volunteering.

To apply by mail, please fill out and mail the following along with a copy of your legal photo ID to: iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, 9505 North Sommerville, Suite 102, PMB 41, Fresno, CA 93720, ATTN: Volunteer Services Program.

1. Volunteer Application
2. Volunteer Confidentially and Consent Form
3. Insurance Release of Liability
4. Medical History Form 

Completed applications are reviewed within fourteen (14) days after they are submitted. If an application is selected a staff member will contact you to schedule an interview. Please keep in mind that the review process and waiting period may take as much as thirty (30) days.

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Volunteer Form

Background Information









Format: 02/07/2012

Volunteer Information




School Volunteers Only - Current High School or College




Emergency Contact



Availability
Dates

Format: 02/07/2012
Format: 02/07/2012





Personal References












Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

You must be over 18 years of age OR the parent/legal guardian of a minor under 18 years of
age OR the legal guardian of an incapacitated and/or mentally challenged person in order to agree:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVE OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE ICAN TRIATHLON CLUB AND OTHER PARTIES.DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OFLEGAL COUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT.

                WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of the ICAN Junior Triathlon Club and its coach(es), administrators, volunteers (hereafter the Club) allowing me to participate in the Clubs activities, either as an athlete or in any other capacity, official or unofficial: I, for myself and/or on behalf of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin,and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (hereafter the Agreement).

1. I hereby represent that (i) I, and/or the minor on behalf of whom I am accepting responsibility (hereafter minor(s)) am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Club; and (ii) I, and the minor(s), are not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Club. I agree that it is my sole responsibility on my own behalf and the minor(s) to determine whether I and/or the minor(s) are sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Club.

2. I understand and acknowledge the physical and mental rigors associated with triathlon, or other multi-sport events and training, and realize that running, bicycling, swimming and other portions of the Club activities are inherently dangerous and represent an extreme test of a persons physical and mental limits. I understand that participation involves risks and dangers which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss or damage to property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents, illness, contact or collision with other athletes, spectators, vehicles or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course conditions; water, road and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; athletes of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Club, coach(es) or event organizers; and other undefined harm or damage which may not be readily foreseeable, and other presently unknown risks and dangers (hereafter Risks). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions and or those of the minor(s), the actions or inactions of others, or the acts, inaction or negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my or the minor(s) participation in the Club.

3. I agree to be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations communicated by coach(es), and/or established for any Triathlon training or event, including but not limited to the Competitive Rules adopted by USAT and the Guide to Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods of Doping adopted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. I accept sole responsibility for myself and the minor(s) condition and adequacy of equipment while participating in the ICAN Triathlon Club or with and on the ICAN Triathlon Team.

4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: USAT, ICAN Triathlon Club, Coaches,Administrators,Directors, Clovis Unified School District, Club Organizers and Promoters, Sponsors, Advertisers, Host Training Facilities, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon which the Club activities or Events take place, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Club, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the Released Parties, with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees or any kind or nature (hereafter Liability) which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my and/or the minor(s) participation in the Club, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this agreement, I, the minor(s), or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which may be incurred as the result of such claim.

I hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor(s), my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next or kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any inducement, assurance or guarantee,and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
Video and Photographic Release

give my permission for ICAN Junior Triathlon Club to photograph, video and/or audio record for media use and publications.

give my permission for the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibition, broadcast, transfer to other mediums and/or distribution of said photograph, audio or video, in whole or in part without limitation.


If you are over 18 please enter SELF

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

Believing that iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, Inc. has need of my services as a Volunteer, I agree to:
Hold as absolutely confidential all information which I may hear or receive directly or indirectly concerning the training, training plans, participants, parents, business information, other staff, employees or any volunteer and will not seek out confidential information in regards to the same. My services are donated to iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, Inc. without contemplation of compensation or future employment and given with humanitarian or charitable reasons.


CONSENT FOR MINOR (under age 18) TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

a minor, to participate in volunteer activities with iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, Inc. as may be directed by the organization and staff.

We release iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, Inc. from any claim or liability for any injury or illness resulting to said minor while participating in such volunteer activities, not occasioned by any fault or neglect on the part of the Club or the staff. I understand and accept the requirements as set forth, and give my permission and assistance in reinforcing the rules and regulations for my child to serve as a volunteer. (Liability Release must be signed and accompany this Document)


AUTHORIZATION OF PARENTAL CONSENT TO TREATMENT OF MINOR

a minor, do hereby authorize iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, Inc. as agent(s) for undersigned to consent to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by and is to be rendered at the office of said physician or at said hospital.

It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment or hospital care being required, but is given to provide authority and power on the part of our aforesaid agent(s) to give specific consent to any and all such diagnosis, treatment or hospital care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of his best judgment may deem advisable. The authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.8 of the Civil Code of California. (Medical History form must be completed and submitted with this Document)

This authorization shall remain effective until the volunteer's 18th birthday unless sooner revoked in writing delivered to said agent(s).


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