Legal Term
Volunteer Waiver Review
Legal Definition
The evaluation of a volunteer waiver, a legal instrument in which a volunteer releases a nonprofit organization from liability for injuries or damages arising from volunteer activities, to confirm its enforceability, compliance with state laws, and alignment with organizational risk management policies. Review approaches encompass automated software applications or engagement of legal counsel.
In Plain English
Making sure a volunteer waiver form is legally safe for a nonprofit to use, by either using a computer program or hiring a lawyer.
Example in a Contract
Clause from a thrift store volunteer waiver: 'Volunteer expressly assumes all risks associated with volunteering at [Nonprofit Thrift Store Name] and releases the organization, its directors, and volunteers from any and all claims for injuries or losses, except those resulting from the organization’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct.'
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