Builder Games – Volunteer Paperwork

I have received and read a copy of the People's Self Help Housing Corporation (“PSHHC”) Volunteer Handbook, and have been given the opportunity to ask questions I might have about policies I do not understand. I understand that the Handbook contains information on PSHHC's general policies, and that I am to familiarize myself with these policies and follow them during my volunteering with PSHHC. I also understand that the policies and practices described in the Handbook are intended to be guidelines only, with the exception of the policy of at-will volunteering, those compelled by law, and those policies separately acknowledged and signed by me, and are not intended to create any express or implied contractual obligations. PSHHC may modify, amend, supplement, or rescind any of the policies, benefits, or practices described in the Handbook from time to time as it determines to be appropriate.

I also understand that the volunteers of PSHHC are not engaged with for any specified period of time, and that I am therefore free to resign from my position at any time, with or without cause, just as PSHHC is free to end its volunteering relationship with me at any time, with or without cause. I acknowledge that no one other than the Executive Director of PSHHC may modify this understanding and that any such modification must be express, in writing and signed by the Executive Director and me.

I am aware that during the course of my volunteering confidential information may be made available to me, including product costs, marketing strategies, customer lists, pricing policies and other related information. I understand that this information is critical to the success of PSHHC, and must not be given out or used, for any purpose other than the business of PSHHC. In the event of the termination of the volunteer assignment, I hereby agree to immediately return all confidential information to PSHHC and further agree not to utilize or exploit this information with any other individual or company.

I understand that, should PSHHC's policies be changed in any way, PSHHC may require an additional signature from me to indicate that I am aware of and understand any new policies.

I understand that my signature below indicates that I have read, understand, and agree to the above statements and have received a copy of the PSHHC Volunteer Handbook.

I acknowledge that People's Self Help Housing Corporation (“PSHHC”) has adopted a policy against harassment/discrimination that provides as follows:

HARASSMENT/DISCRIMINATION
PSHHC is committed to providing a work environment of equal volunteering opportunity and which is free of harassment or discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, PSHHC strictly prohibits all forms of harassment, of any type, directed toward an individual because of that individual's sex, age, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, or veteran status. This prohibition includes the unwelcome discrimination or harassment by a third party, such as a client or vendor.

Harassment can take many forms. While harassment is not necessarily sexual in nature the harassment prohibited by PSHHC includes sexual harassment. "Sexual harassment" means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature (such as name-calling, posting of offensive pictures, suggestive comments, lewd talk or physical conduct such as patting or pinching) when submission to such conduct (a) is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of volunteering, (b) becomes a basis for a decision concerning an individual's volunteering, or (c) unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

If you believe that you have been the victim of any type of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, immediately report the incident to Human Resources. If the alleged offender is a member of Human Resources, or if for any reason you feel uncomfortable about making a report to Human Resources, report the harassment to another supervisor of PSHHC. PSHHC will promptly investigate any such report and provide a written conclusion. Those filing a complaint are advised that the investigator may need to discuss any and all circumstances, interviews, and findings associated with this complaint with various PSHHC or possibly outside personnel on a "need to know" basis. PSHHC therefore cannot promise complete confidentiality or anonymity to a complainant. If the complaint is found to have merit, PSHHC will take corrective action as deemed necessary, such as disciplinary action, up to and including possible termination, of any individual who is believed to have violated this prohibition against harassment.

I have read and understand such policy and agree to abide by it.

I acknowledge that People's Self Help Housing Corporation (“PSHHC”) has adopted a policy of binding arbitration that provides as follows:

BINDING ARBITRATION

Any controversy, dispute and/or claim arising out of, relating to or having any relationship or connection whatsoever with volunteering with PSHHC or termination of such volunteering, whether based in tort, contract, statutory or equitable law, or otherwise, shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single neutral arbitrator and take place in Santa Barbara, California. The arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the volunteer and PSHHC. If the volunteer and PSHHC are not able to agree, either or both of them shall petition the Santa Barbara County Superior Court located in Santa Barbara, CA for the appointment of an arbitrator, and such appointment shall be binding upon them. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure § 1282.2. Discovery may be had upon application to the arbitrator, who shall allow such discovery as he/she may determine is reasonably necessary to enable each party to vindicate their claims and shall have the power to enforce his/her discovery orders by such means as he/she deems appropriate. The arbitrator shall issue a written, reasoned decision that reveals the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based. The arbitrator shall have the power to award any remedy authorized by the laws related to the claims asserted in the arbitration, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if authorized by such laws. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in the Santa Barbara Superior Court. PSHHC shall pay the administrative fees and arbitrator's fees incurred in any such arbitration.

The volunteer and PSHHC understand that by agreeing to binding arbitration, each is expressly waiving the right to sue in court and the right to a jury trial to which they may otherwise be entitled by law.

I have read and understand such policy and agree to abide by it.

I hereby accept any and all responsibility for, and assume the risk of any and all injury or damage to my person which might arise directly or indirectly as a result, and or participation in the Builder Games hosted by People’s Self-Help Housing.

I hereby expressly release, discharge and hold harmless from any liability whatsoever, People’s Self-Help Housing, expressly including but not limited to their employees, volunteers, limited partners, and Board of Directors, except for injuries caused intentionally or by willful misconduct. I certify that I am familiar with the contents of this release, that I have read and understand the same, and that it is my intention by signing this release that the same be binding not only on me, but my heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns.

By signing this document I confirm I am 18 years or older, or have a parent/guardian signing on my behalf.