Policies & Waivers
FTN Rules to Live By
Safety Rules
At our events, these rules help protect both you and the children.
DON’T BE ALONE WITH A CHILD
There must be two (2) approved adult volunteers to one child at all times if they have to go to the bathroom or if being escorted anywhere.
DO NOT CONTACT THE CHILDREN
outside of events or activities. Do not give out your personal address, phone number, social media, or email. The only approved communication is through the Microsoft Tesa
DO NOT GIVE GIFTS DIRECTLY
to the children or their families. If you see a need, express it to For the Need staff, and we will facilitate.
DO NOT USE PHYSICAL FORCE
to correct or move a child. We teach good communication and wise choices. If you need assistance with a child, consult with For the Need staff.
DO NOT CONTACT THE CHILDREN
outside of events or activities. Do not give out your personal address, phone number, social media, or email. The only approved communication is through the Microsoft Tesa
DO NOT TAKE PICTURES
There is a photographer that will take pictures of the events. Some children/families cannot be photographed for safety.
DO NOT USE DEMEANING OR NEGATIVE WORDS
Be uplifting, even when talking about ourselves, others, or objects.
- IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY, IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE STAFF OR OUR SECURITY TEAM.
- ADDITIONALLY, CONTACT FTN HEADQUARTERS AT 805-328-0970 OR FILE A REPORT THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, WWW.FORTHENEED.ORG
- IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
Release of Liability
EXONERACIÓN DE RESPONSABILIDAD
English
By signing this Release of Liability, I expressly warrant that I am capable of withstanding both the physical and mental demands of For The Need programs and activities that are attended. Whether such risks are known to me at this time, I further release For The Need and its directors, staff, mentors, volunteers, and agents from any claim that I may have against them because of injury or illness incurred during the participation in the activities. This release of liability shall include, without limitation, any claims of negligence or breach of warranty. This release of liability is also intended to cover all claims of that members of the child’s family or estate, heirs, representatives, or assigns may have against the For the Need Foundation or its directors, staff, mentors, volunteers, or agents. I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives, further agree to indemnify and hold harmless For The Need and its directors, staff, mentors, volunteers, or agents from any and all claims arising from the participation in the programs and activities, or as a result of injury or illness of my child during such activities. I acknowledge that participating in the programs and activities of For the Need Foundation incurs certain risks associated with these activities, including by way of example, physical injury, illness, or even death due to transportation and program/activity-related accidents. I acknowledge that there may also be other risks in these activities that I am not presently aware. Final Statement: I hereby agree to participation in the above stated programs and activities of For The Need, I hereby consent to the Release of Liability, and agree that this shall be binding upon me, my family, heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. This Agreement shall be valid for the entire length of time I participate in For The Need’s program.
Espanol
Al firmar este Relevo de responsabilidad, garantizo expresamente que soy capaz de soportar las demandas físicas y mentales de los programas y actividades de For The Need a los que asisto. Ya sea que conozca dichos riesgos en este momento, libero a For The Need y a sus directores, personal, mentores, voluntarios y agentes de cualquier reclamo que pueda tener contra ellos debido a una lesión o enfermedad sufrida durante la participación en las actividades. Esta exención de responsabilidad incluirá, entre otros, cualquier reclamo por negligencia o incumplimiento de la garantía. Esta liberación de responsabilidad también pretende cubrir todos los reclamos de los miembros de la familia o patrimonio del niño, herederos, representantes o cesionarios que puedan tener contra For the Need Foundation o sus directores, personal, mentores, voluntarios o agentes. Yo, en mi nombre, mis herederos, cesionarios y representantes personales, acepto además indemnizar y eximir de responsabilidad a For The Need y a sus directores, personal, mento res, voluntarios o agentes de todos y cada uno de los reclamos que surjan de la participación en los programas y actividades, o como resultado de una lesión o enfermedad de mi hijo durante dichas actividades. Reconozco que participar en los programas y actividades de For the Need Foundation incurre en ciertos riesgos asociados con estas actividades que incluyen a modo de ejemplo, lesiones físicas, enfermedades o incluso la muerte debido a accidentes relacionados con el transporte y el programa/actividad. Reconozco que también puede haber otros riesgos en estas actividades de los que actualmente no estoy al tanto. Declaración final: Por la presente acepto participar en los programas y actividades mencionados anteriormente de For The Need, por el presente acepto la Liberación de responsabilidad y acepto que esto será vinculante para mí, mi familia, herederos, representantes legales, sucesores y cesionarios. Este Acuerdo será válido durante todo el tiempo que yo participe en el programa de For The Need.
Permission of Materials Agreement (Photo Release)
ACUERDO DE PERMISO DE MATERIALES
English
For the Need Foundation (FTN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the lives of youth experiencing homelessness, poverty, and chronic illness. We communicate with children, their support networks, with the public and with organizational supporters though a variety of media, including in person, print, and online. For the Need Foundation may record events at which you are present, the recording might be a photograph, an audio recording, a video, or the like, and may be in any medium (digital, print, and new media) ("Materials"). We use Materials solely in furtherance of our mission; for example, in a newsletter, on our website and other social media, and in materials we distribute describing and promoting For the Need Foundation and in fundraising efforts. We wish to confirm your permission of For the Need Foundation to use Materials that contain your image or voice ("Likeness"). By signing this Permission of Materials Agreement ("Agreement"), you confirm that For the Need Foundation may use Materials containing your Likeness. "Use" means copy, edit, combine with other content, publish, broadcast, exhibit, televise, portray, distribute, and otherwise exploit the Materials in any medium now known or later developed solely to support the mission of For the Need Foundation. This permission is for Materialscreated prior to and after the date you sign this Agreement. If you wish to change the terms of your permission, please write to For the Need Foundation at 2003 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Attention: Operations Manager) or by email info@fortheneed.org or by calling (805) 328-0970. You acknowledge that you sign this Agreement freely and with no promise of compensation from For the Need Foundation and that you are over the age of 18 (or that you are the parent or guardian of someone that is under the age of 18); that it is binding upon you and your personal representative/heirs; and that the Materials are the exclusive property of For the Need Foundation and the Bow & Arrow Mentorship Program.
Espanol
For the Need Foundation es una organización benéfica sin fines de lucro dedicada a traer una sonrisa a los niños necesitados. Nos comunicamos con los niños, sus redes de apoyo, con el público y con los partidarios de la organización a través de una variedad de medios, incluso en persona, impresos y en línea. Eres parte de la comunidad de For the Need Foundation. For the Need Foundation puede registrar eventos en los que usted esté presente, la grabación puede ser una fotografía, una grabación de audio, un video o similar, y puede estar en cualquier medio (digital, impreso y nuevos medios) ("Materiales" ). Utilizamos los Materiales únicamente en cumplimiento de nuestra misión; por ejemplo, en un boletín informativo, en nuestro sitio web y otras redes sociales , y en los materiales que distribuimos que describen y promueven la Fundación For the Need y en los esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos. Deseamos confirmar su permiso de For the Need Foundation para usar Materiales que contengan su imagen o voz ("Semejanza"). Al firmar este Acuerdo de Permiso ("Acuerdo"), usted confirma que For the Need Foundation puede usar Materiales que contengan su Semejanza. "Usar" significa copiar, editar, combinar con otro contenido, publicar, transmitir, exhibir, televisar, retratar, distribuir y explotar los Materiales en cualquier medio ahora conocido o desarrollado posteriormente únicamente para apoyar la misión de For the Need Foundation. Este permiso es para Materiales creados antes y después de la fecha en que firma este Acuerdo. Si desea cambiar los términos de su permiso, escriba a For the Need Foundation en 2003 Royal Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065 (Atención: Administración) o por correo electrónico a info@fortheneed.org o llame al (805) 3280970. Usted reconoce que firma este Acuerdo libremente y sin promesa de compensación por parte de For the Need Foundation y que es mayor de 18 años (o que es el padre o tutor de alguien menor de 18 años ); que es vinculante para usted y su representante personal/ herederos; y que los Materiales son propiedad exclusiva de For the Need Foundation y el Programa de mentores Bow & Arrow.
Technology Agreement
ACUERDO TECNOLÓGICO
English
For the Need Foundation is starting a program where children ages 11 and up may have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor to contact each other between events using our child safe app called MentorHub. MentorHub allows for staff to pair mentors and mentees with mentor, mentee, and guardian consent. Staff will oversee the connection and ensure both parties' remain comfortable and in compliance with our safety & security policies.
Espanol
For the Need Foundation está iniciando un programa en el que los niños de 11 años en adelante pueden tener la oportunidad de ser emparejados con un mentor para comunicarse entre eventos utilizando nuestra aplicación segura para niños llamada MentorHub. MentorHub permite que el personal empareje a mentores y aprendices con el consentimiento del mentor, el aprendiz y el tutor. El personal supervisará la conexión y se asegurará de que ambas partes permanezcan cómodas y cumplan con nuestras políticas de seguridad y protección.
Parent / Guardian Consent and Agreement for Emergencies
CONSENTIMIENTO Y ACUERDO DE LOS PADRES / TUTORES PARA EMERGENCIAS
English
As parent/guardian, I consent to have my child receive first aid by facility staff and, if necessary, be transported to receive emergency care. I will be responsible for all charges not covered by insurance. I consent for the emergency contact person listed to ACT ON MY BEHALF until I am available.
Espanol
Doy mi consentimiento para recibir primeros auxilios por parte del personal del centro y, si es necesario, ser transportado para recibir atención de emergencia. Seré responsable de todos los cargos no cubiertos por el seguro. Doy mi consentimiento para que la persona de contacto de emergencia mencionada anteriormente ACTUE EN MI NOMBRE hasta que esté disponible. Acepto revisar y actualizar esta información cada vez que ocurra un cambio y al menos cada 6 meses.
General Principle
Be where you say you are going to be. Do what you say you are going to do. And if you can't, please let us know.
Contact Information
If any of your contact information changes or you wish to be taken off our email lists, please let us know.
Allergies
I understand that FTN will do their best to accommodate my allergies, but it is my responsibility to take the necessary precautions regarding my allergies.
Last Revised Date: 4/4/2025
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