DOVE USA, a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization with offices at 11 Toll Gate Road, Lititz, PA 17543 runs its Evangelism Missions Training (EMT) in accordance with policies and values of DOVE USA. EMT occurs at Rosedale Grove, 1616 Vine Street, Laureldale, PA 19605.
We, the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s) execute this Parental Release and Indemnification Agreement (Agreement) for and on behalf of the application-identified Child. We affirm that we hold legal status of parent or legal guardian of the Child. We understand that for the Child to participate in the EMT and outreach programs, all parents and legal guardians of the Child shall execute the Agreement.
We do hereby authorize drivers and personnel to transport the Child to and from EMT and outreach activities, as DOVE USA may elect to provide such transportation from time to time, although DOVE has no obligation whatsoever to provide such transportation. We agree that the Child will abide by the policies established by DOVE USA, and as enforced by DOVE USA in its sole discretion. We understand that activities such as those conducted at EMT and vehicular transportation to or from those activities are inherently risky, and pose the specific risks of serious bodily injury for participants, drivers and passengers.
Both for ourselves and on behalf of the Child, we hereby assume the risk of activities that we or the Child engages in with EMT including risks encountered in sports activities and transportation for such activites. We hereby release, discharge, and/or otherwise indemnify DOVE USA and affiliated sponsors and organizations, their employees, volunteers and associated personnel [including the owners of property and facilities utilized for the program], from and against any claim, loss or damages by or on behalf of us or the Child arising from the negligence of any DOVE personnel (including volunteers) or from our or the child’s participation in EMT activities or transportation.
We agree that to the extent we or the Child’s other parent(s) or legal guardian(s) is liable for any claim involving DOVE USA that we shall be held jointly and severally liable, together with the Child’s other parent(s) and legal guardian(s), for any liability arising from the Child’s participation in EMT activities or transportation.
We agree to assume full responsibility for any medical bills incurred, in the event any health insurance we have or do not have would fail to cover the full cost of treatment, transport, or other emergency service incurred for the Child. Should DOVE USA in its sole discretion determine that the Child must return home before the group for medical or disciplinary reasons, we hereby agree to assume any costs for such travel, including costs for meals and accommodations.
Doing any of the following is grounds for dismissal from EMT and Outreaches:
1. Using alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or tobacco of any kind
2. Stealing or gambling
3. Pornography
4. Displaying any level of romantic or dating relationships - this includes holding hands, kissing, etc.
5. Going outside of the team housing area alone.
Doing any of the following is grounds for disciplinary action and possible dismissal from EMT:
1. Fighting, disorderly conduct, or excessive noise
2. Using profanity or temperamental outbursts
3. Listening to vulgar music or reading inappropriate material on your phone
4. Two individuals of the opposite sex alone
5. Not keeping your bed and items neat and clean
6. Disobedience to team leaders
7. Not keeping curfew
