Volunteers needed at the Nation’s Triathlon, this Sunday

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    rcannon100
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    So to volunteer my free time I have to agree to indemnify the DC Government??? (noting that they have copying blocked, so I cant even paste here the questionable language).

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    PotomacCyclist
    Participant

    It’s a general waiver limited to participation in the event. They aren’t asking you to indemnify them in case someone sues Metro for a bus accident, for example.

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    rcannon100
    Participant

    Nope, they are requiring me to indemnify WDC. This means if Paul sues WDC on a completely frivolous account, WDC pays, and I am contractually obligated to indemnify WDC – even tho the lawsuit was frivolous – even tho I was not a named party.

    When I volunteer, I do a quick search for the word “indemnify.” It means if they pay, you have to pay them. If the word is in the waiver, I dont sign.

    Let’s remember, I am donating my free time to whatever – I am at a loss why I am signing the waiver at all. Those who are employed, those that they are paying, have better protections – than those who give their time freely. You want me to sign an idiot waiver to give my free time to you – heh – I have dogs that need walking.

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