Lake Erie Odyssey

Adapted Obstacle Course

Sept. 12, 2026, Waldameer Park, Erie, PA 

Volunteer Release & Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement

1. Acknowledgment of Volunteer Status

   As a volunteer, I acknowledge and agree I am not an employee of Barber National Institute. I acknowledge and agree that I will not receive any compensation or benefit for my participation in volunteer programs, nor will I be eligible for any coverage under the Workers’ Compensation laws of Pennsylvania, or be eligible for unemployment compensation insurance.

2. Assumption of Risk

   I acknowledge and agree that any use of Barber National Institute facilities, services, equipment and premises (“Facilities”) and any participation in Barber National Institute programs and activities (“Programs”) comes with inherent risks including, but in no way limited to: (1) moderate and severe personal injury, (2) property damage, (3) disability, (4) death, and (5) sickness or disease including, without limitation, COVID-19. I voluntarily accept and assume full responsibility for these risks as well as any and all other risks of the use of Facilities and participation in Programs. I agree that I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of all such risks and am not relying on all such risks being described in this document.

3. Waiver, Release, Indemnification & Covenant Not to Sue

   In consideration of the use of Facilities and participation in Programs I, the undersigned, agree that Barber National Institute, its officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, insurers and representatives (“Releasees”) will not be liable for any personal injury, property damage, disability, death, sickness or disease incurred by myself, my family members, dependents, or guests, including minors, however occurring including, but not limited to the negligence of Releasees. I understand that I will be solely responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury, property damage, disability, death, sickness or disease sustained from the use of Facilities and participation in Programs.