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TO: BOAR_D OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: o�`." 'll
Mark Finucane, Health Services Director Costa
By: Elizabeth A. Spooner, Contracts Administrator
DATE: December 16, 1992 lig County
SUBJECT:
Approval of Unpaid Student Training Agreement #26-212-1 with Pittsburg
Unified School. District--Adult Education Center
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to execute on
behalf of the County, Unpaid Student Training Agreement #26-212-1 with
Pittsburg Unified School District--Adult Education Center for the
period November 1, 1992 through October 31, 1993 for provision of
clinical experience for nursing students.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
On June 4, 1991, your Board approved Unpaid Student Training Agreement
#26-212 with Pittsburg Unified School District--Adult Education Center.
The purpose of this agreement is to provide nursing students with the
opportunity to integrate academic knowledge with application skills and
attitudes at progressively higher levels of performance requirements
and responsibility. Supervised field work experience in nursing is
considered to be an integral part of both the educational and profes-
sional preparation. As a teaching hospital, Merrithew can provide the
requisite field education, while at the same time, taking advantage of
the students' services to patients.
Approval of Unpaid Student Training Agreement #26-212-1 will continue
.this clinical experience opportunity for Contractor's nursing students
through October 31, 1993.
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Contact: Frank Puglisi, Jr. (370-5100) OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Health Services (Contracts) ATTESTED C
Risk Management Phil 66ela,CleA M the Board of
Auditor-Controller Supervisors and County Administrator
Contractor
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Contra Costa County Standard Form
UNPAID STUDENT TRAINING AGREEMENT
1.Contract Identification. Number 26-212-1
County Department: Health Services (Hospital and Clinics Division)
Subject: Unpaid student training with Department, sponsored by
Contractor
2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County) , for its
Department named above, and the following named Contractor mutually
agree and promise as follows:
Contractor: PITTSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT--ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
Capacity: Public Educational Agency
Address: 2000 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565
Mailing Address: 20 East 10th Street, Pittsburg, California 94565
3.' Term. The effective date of this Agreement is November 1, 1992 and
it terminates October 31. 1993 , unless sooner terminated as provided
herein.
. 4. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party, at its
sole discretion, upon seven-day advance written notice thereof to the
other, or canceled immediately by written mutual consent, subject to
termination conditions (if any) set forth in the Program Plan attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
5. Program. By this Agreement County agrees to permit unpaid student
training by persons (participants) sponsored by Contractor under the
conditions set forth in Paragranh 1. of the Program Plan, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
6. Independent Contractor Status. This Agreement is by and between two
independent contractors and is not intended to and shall not be
construed to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee,
partnership, joint venture, or association.
7. Indemnification. Except for those activities of participants covered by
the County's Volunteer policy, each party and its employees, agents and
officers shall be indemnified and held harmless against any and all
claims, demands, or causes of action allegedly arising out of any act or
omission arising as a result of the services provided in this agreement,
of any officer, agent, or employee of the other party, or resulting from
the conditions of any property owned or controlled by the other party.
8. Legal Authority. This Agreement is entered into under and subject to
the following legal authority: California Government Code Sec. 26227.
9. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR
A(De
Des ghee
Redo mm nde b Department
signate cial capac ty)
By
Designee (Form approved by County Counsel)
Contra-Costa County Standard Form
UNPAID STUDENT TRAINING PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
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The County of Contra Costa and the Participant named below agree as follows:
1. Participant will engage in training for a Contra Costa County Department pursuant
to a contract between the County and a contractor sponsoring the participant.
2. Participant agrees that in connection with such training, participant is a
volunteer, subject to the County's volunteer policy and regulations, and will obtain no
employment rights or employment benefits from the County and waives any claim to any
employment rights or benefits from Contra Costa County based upon participant's training
services, whether or not authorized under such contract.
3. Participant further agrees:
"I have read the Resolution adopted by the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors on volunteer programs. In return for the benefits provided by Contra Costa
County in case of my illness, injury, death, or third party liability while providing, or
resulting from acts or occurrences within the scope of my authorized volunteer services, and
for my right to authorized expense reimbursement, i waive any claim on my behalf and on
behalf of my heirs, representatives, and assigns against the County of Contra Costa or any
of its agents, servants or employees for illness, injury, debts or other harm arising from
my volunteer services, whether or not authorized. "
4. Participant has read and understands the Unpaid Student Training Agreement
(identified below) between the County and participant's sponsoring contractor and agrees to
and is bound by the terms of that contract.
5. County or participant may terminate this agreement upon three day's notice or
without prior notice, for cause; or by mutual consent; otherwise this agreement terminates
upon termination of the agreement between the County and participant's sponsoring contractor.
6. This agreement is made in consideration of the County accepting participant for
training.
7. Neither the County nor any agent, officer, servant, or employee of the County
shall undertake or incur any liability or other responsibility respecting the quantity,
quality, kind, or value of the training of participant and no warranty, express or implied
shall exist in that regard.
8. Entire Contract. This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon
by the parties. Except as expressly provided herein, no other understandings, oral or
otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind
any of the parties hereto.
9. Identification of UnRaid Student Training Agreement: Number 26-212-1
Contractor PITTSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT -- ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
County Department HEALTH SERVICES - Hospital and Clinics Division
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PAKICIPANT
(Pr in d Name) G LD
By I'll, Z&,Z�
(Designee)
PROGRAM PLAN
Number 26-212-1
1. Conditions. By this Agreement, County agrees to permit unpaid
student training by persons (participants) sponsored by Contractor under the
following conditions:
a. Services provided under this Agreement are volunteer services,
and participants obtain no employment rights with, or employment benefits
from, the County, by virtue of this Agreement or service hereunder.
Agreement, in the form attached hereto, is required of every participant.
b. Upon approval by County's Board of Supervisors this Agreement
shall be an authorized volunteer program. The County's volunteer policy and
the County Administrator's rules and procedures for authorized volunteer
programs, attached hereto, are applicable with respect to this Agreement, and
are incorporated herein by reference together with any amendments thereto,
subject nevertheless to the terms of this Agreement.
C. Other contract terms and conditions are expressed in this
Program Plan.
2 . Contractor' s Obligations. Contractor shall establish and conduct a
student training program for clinical nursing experience in cooperation with
County's Department. In conducting this program, Contractor shall:
a. Assign a staff member to represent Contractor and act as liaison
with County Department in all matters relating to this Agreement.
b. Cooperate with County's Department in establishing assignment
schedules consisting of specific dates for the placement of a specific number
of students with the County for clinical training, which shall be established
by mutual agreement of the respective representatives of the County and
Contractor.
C. Assign for such training only those students who are prepared
therefor to a degree considered adequate by mutual agreement of the County
and Contractor.
d. Assign training instructor-supervisors from its School to
supervise their students at each clinical training site and to be responsible
for each student's training program.
e. Make all necessary arrangements with such students, so that each
will:
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on actor Coun y Dept.
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PROGRAM PLAN
Number 26-212-1
(1) Have completed or be in good standing for all the necessary
course work required by the Contractor as preparation for placement in the
student training program.
(2) Agree to execute the County's Unpaid Student Training
Participant Agreement upon referral to the training program.
(3) Have transportation to and from County's training sites.
(4) Refer educational problems to the appropriate instructor(s)
in Contractor's School.
(5) Comply with the standards of conduct and the County, State,
and Federal regulations governing professional personnel at County's clinical
training site.
f. Be responsible for the educational program of students assigned
to training with the County; for the selection, evaluation, and assignment of
students in accordance with agreed-upon schedules; and for the proper conduct
of its students and staff in the student training program.
g. Withdraw from the program any student whose performance is unfit
or whose conduct prevents constructive relationships at the clinical training
site, upon the written and suitably documented request from County's
Department.
h. Provide satisfactory assurance or evidence of acceptable health
levels of assigned students.
3 . Student's Obligations. While participating in the Student Training
Program, student shall:
a. Dress according to college and hospital regulations.
b. Behave in an appropriate, professional manner while in the
clinical area or on the hospital grounds.
C. Arrive in the clinical area on time and return from scheduled
breaks promptly.
d. Establish effective communications with the nursing and
treatment staffs of the unit.
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ont actor Coun Dept.
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PROGRAM PLAN
Number 26-212-1
e. Report to instructor and team leader before beginning nursing
care.
f. Notify staff of any significant problems in patient care and/or
changes in his/her patient's condition.
g. Notify appropriate staff member before leaving clinical area.
h. Report to appropriate team leader and/or nursing staff orally
and/or in writing as to the condition of assigned patients at end of clinical
day.
i. Abide by hospital and ward regulations as applicable to
students.
j . Ask assistance from instructor while still learning a skill and
seek instruction and guidance, as needed, in clinical assignments, and not
attempt any procedure which is beyond his/her capabilities. Each student
must be checked out by the instructor before attempting a procedure alone.
Student will take responsibility for own actions in carrying out clinical
assignments.
k. Give medications with supervision.
1. Do necessary charting according to hospital policy.
M. Maintain physical and emotional health at a level adequate to
performance of clinical assignments.
n. Avoid abuse of drugs and alcohol.
o. Comply with applicable County, State and Federal regulations
respecting disclosure of patients' health information and access to, and
removal of, medical records and/or information contained therein.
4. county's Obligations. County shall participate in a student
training program in cooperation with Contractor's School. In participating
in this program, County shall:
a. Assign a staff member from its Department to represent the
County and act as a liaison with Contractor's School in all matters relating
to this Agreement.
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ont actor Cdqjffy Dept.
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PROGRAM PLAN
Number 26-212-1
b. Accept the placement of such students in training as may be
assigned by Contractor in assignment schedules and for a training period as
shall be established by mutual agreement of the respective representatives of
the County and Contractor.
C. Cooperatively, with College District's instructor, provide each
student with clinical training duties consisting of learning experiences and
professional duties needed to accomplish the educational objectives of
Contractor's student training program consistent with the operational
responsibilities and professional activities of County's Department and the
specific clinical training related thereto.
d. Retain responsibility for staffing, quality of nursing care and
related duties when nursing students and or nursing personnel from outside
sources are providing care within a patient care unit.
5. Joint Obligations. County and Contractor shall jointly:
a. Plan a student training program and student assignment schedule
so as to provide a sound and effective educational program.
b. Review the program at the end of each training period in order
to evaluate outcome and establish mutual agreement for the next consecutive
training period.
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Cont actor Co ty Dept.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
POLICY STATEMENT ON VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
The use of volunteers in performing specific services is a valuable resource
and provides an avenue for citizen participation in various County programs
which is recognized as being of public benefit. In recognition of the
benefits which may be derived from volunteer services, it is hereby declared
that it shall be County policy to encourage and promote volunteer programs
determined to be in the public interest.
It is County policy that volunteers will not replace County employees but
will provide services to supplement or enrich regular County programs and
services.
This policy statement is designed to provide the framework for all County
volunteer programs and activities. The following guidelines are adopted for
volunteer programs:
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
A ccmplete description of each volunteer program shall be submitted by the
department head to the County Administrator for review and presentation to
the Board of Supervisors with his recommendation.
Factors to be considered in evaluating programs are the need for and public
benefit to be derived from the volunteer program, associated County cost and
staff effort required for such a program, the potential for injury to
volunteers, and the possibility for injury to others including injuries
giving rise to possible liability claims.
Regulations and procedures including, but not limited to, such matters as
eligibility, training, supervision and roster control, may be promulgated by
the County Administrator for guidance of departments to assure proper
administration and control of volunteer services.
VOLUNTEERS
A volunteer is defined as a person who renders services gratuitously and has
been accepted in the volunteer program. The volunteer is not an employee of
the County.
In recognition of the benefit to the County derived from volunteer services,
authorized volunteers serving in programs approved by the Board of
Supervisors shall be provided the benefits indicated below.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
PCLICz STATEMENT ON VOLUNTEER PROGRUMS
1. Injury to Volunteer. Authorized volunteers are not under the
purview of the workers ' compensation laws of California. In lieu thereof and
in return for the volunteers waiver of any claim against the County for
illness, injury or other harm arising from acts or occurrences while
providing volunteer services, the County shall provide, in the case of
authorized volunteer services, through self-insurance, for reimbursement of
medical expenses and minimum permanent disability compensation equal to that
afforded under the workers ' compensation laws of California, provided,
however, that no temporary disability compensation shall be paid and medical
expenses shall be limited to reimbursement for expenditures otherwise
qualified for reimbursement which are not covered by the volunteer' s health
plan, other available insurance coverage, or other third party (i.e. ,
Federal, State or other payment) .
2. Public- Liability. The County through its self-insurance program
shall defend and indemnify volunteers upon request against liability claims
initiated by third parties arising out of acts or omissions. occurring wit=in
the scope of authorized volunteer services, unless the volunteer acted or
failed to act because of actual malice, fraud, corruption or gross
negligence. Volunteers using personal automobiles in performing authorized
services must maintain liability insurance at limits which as a minimum
comply with the California Financial Responsibility law and must have a valid
driver's license. the protection afforded by the County shall be in excess
only of any other valid and collectible public liability or automobile
liability insurance maintained by or which provides coverage for the
volunteer. Volunteers may be permitted to operate County vehicles in the
Performance of authorized volunteer services.
3 . Expense Reimbursement. Volunteers shall be reimbursed for actual
and necessary expenses in performance of authorized volunteer services at the
same rates and in accordance with regulations and procedures established for
County employees, except that a flat mileage rate of $0.15 per mile for use
of personal vehicles will be allowed. No reimbursement will be made for any
child care expenses, mileage from the personal residence of the volunteer to
the County facility or service location or for damage to personal vehicles of
volunteers used when performing authorized volunteer services.
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3.
If a volunteer is to use his personal vehicle in the course
of authorized volunteer services, he will be required to fill out
the "Volunteer Auto Insurance Declaration" form. Volunteers must
check with their insurance agent or broker to make certain that
liability insurance is extended under their policy while their
vehicle is being used for volunteer activities. Auto insurance is
required for all volunteers who will use their personal automobile
while performing authorized volunteer services with at least the
following limits :
$15 , 000 for injury to or death to one person
$30, 000 for. injury to or death to two or more
persons in one accident
$5 , 000 for property damage
The volunteer must furnish a valid California motor vehicle
operators license if he is to use a vehicle and the license number
together with insurance policy number duly noted on the Auto Insur-
ance Declaration (form attached) . A Certificate of. Insurance or
other evidence of insurance may be requested and placed on file.
III. PROCEDURE IN OF ACCIDENT OR INJURY
When a volunteer is injured while performing authorized .
volunteer services, the supervisor shall arrange for medical care
as necessary and appropriate in accordance with normal departmental
operating procedures. The volunteer' s supervisor shall immediately
thereafter complete the Supervisor' s Report of Occupational Injuries
or Illness (Form AK-30) . The supervisor shall then forward the form
to the volunteer cordinator who within 24 hours shall submit the
report through department channels to the Safety Division of the
Civil Service Office. The form shall indicate that the injured
party is a volunteer. A copy of the report must be forwarded to
the Office of the County Administrator.
All medical bills received by the volunteer not otherwise
covered by health insurance, other insurance, or third party pay-
ment shall be . forwarded to the Office of the County Administrator.
Such bills must be itemized and indicate the date of injury.
County payments will be made jointly to the volunteer and to the
medical provider.
Any claims for permanent disability compensation shall be
referred to the Office of the County Administrator for review and
adjustment. Prior to final settlement and payment of any such
claim, the volunteer shall execute an appropriate form releasing
the County from any further liability and agreeing that such
compensation shall be the sole and exclusive remedy with respect
to the injury sustained.
4.
When there is an accident resulting in third party personal
injury or property damage, the appropriate accident report form
shall be completed by the supervisor and forwarded to the volunteer
coordinator. The subsequent procedure to be followed shall be
identical to that applicable as in accidents involving County
employees .
IV. LIABILITY
The County under its self-insurance program upon request shall
defend and indemnify the volunteer against liability claims initi-
ated by third parties arising from acts or omissions occuring
within the scope of authorized services , unless the volunteer acted
or failed to act because of actual fraud, corruption, malice or
gross negligence .
However, the County shall provide automotive liability insur-
ance protection as excess only of the limits under the volunteer' s
personal automotive liability policy. Such County insurance -
rotection does not cover any damages to the vehicle of the volun-
teer, including any deductible provision which must be pai
Maintenance of such records as determined necessary to assure
that adequate insurance protection is afforded shall be a respon-
sibility of the department ' s volunteer coordinator.
V. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Volunteers are eligible to receive reimbursement from the
County for certain actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of authorized volunteer services . In order to claim
expenses , the volunteer must have signed the Oath of Allegiance
before any County officer authorized to administer oaths and meet
previously described insurance requirements .
Volunteers are governed by general County reimbursement
policies established for County employees with the exception of
mileage which will be reimbursed at a flat rate of $0: 15 per mile .
The County will not reimburse volunteers for child care expenses,
milea a from the vo unteer s residence to the County esignated
facility or service location or damage to the volunteer' s personal
. vehicle , including any deducti a provisions which are paid t ee
ationto , ovolunteer. The volunteer must provide info e
r
coordinator with respect to the automobile liability : insurance
coverage maintained prior to use of the personal vehicle for
volunteer services and reimbursement of mileage claims .
. Administrative Bulletin Contra Number 321
Replaces
Office of the County.Administrator Costa Date 1 ?-26-7,9
County Section PprG nn 1
SUBJECT: Rules and Procedures to be Followed
by County Departments for Authorized
Volunteer Programs
I . GENERAL
This bulletin provides the rules and procedures to be
followed by County departments governing entrance, training, and
supervising of volunteers under County authorized volunteer
programs, including the policies and procedures for reimbursement
of expenses ; medical and permanent disability benefits ; and legal
defense and indemnification against liability claims initiated by
third parties . These regulations and procedures are promulgated
in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors .
II . RULES AND PROCEDURES
County departments shall submit to the Office of the County
Administrator a description of each volunteer program, the number
of volunteers to be assigned, County staff requirements for
coordination and County expenditures and funding involved. Such
volunteer program definition, following review by the Office of
the County Administrator, shall be forwarded to the Board' of
Supervisors for approval.
After Board approval, rules and procedures, as follows , shall
be adopted, and copies forwarded to the County Administrator:
A. County departments sponsoring volunteer
programs shall have a staff member assigned
as a volunteer coordinator, who will be respon-
sibile for the selection and acceptance of
volunteers. Personnel matters regarding the
volunteers will be referred to the volunteer
coordinator. Volunteers will work directly
with other staff members and will be under
their supervision for each assignment . Each
County department will forward to the County
Administrator the name and telephone number
of the employee(s) assigned as the volunteer
. coordinator. Volunteers will be provided
with initial orientation and training by the
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volunteer coordinator. Where appropriate,
confidentiality requirements shall be
explained, reading materials assigned and
discussion groups held on a regular basis with
the volunteers.
B. The volunteer coordinator will also be respon-
sible for requiring volunteers to fill out,
read and sign the application form, and if
such volunteer is accepted, the volunteer
coordinator will fill out the registration
form (jus.t below the application form) showing
acceptance of the volunteer, date services
commence and terminate , any remarks he may
wish to include with respect to .the capability
of the volunteer and limitations as to tasks
to be performed, and lastly the service
authorized to be performed by the volunteer.
If the volunteer is a minor, the parental
consent form shall be completed and signed by
the parent or legal guardian. Forms to be
used by departments are attached. Departments
may continue to use forms developed for
volunteer programs which include information
needed by the department in addition to that
indicated on the attachments . Any obvious or
suspected disabilities of a volunteer shall
be discussed with the County Safety Officer.
If reimbursement of actual and necessary
expenses in performing volunteer services is
contemplated, volunteer must sign Oath of
Allegiance form in accordance with. established
department procedures when registering to
perform authorized volunteer services with the
County..
The volunteer coordinator shall be responsible for mainte-
nance of a log listing pertinent information with respect to all
authorized volunteers, including date services. commenced and
terminated. Records are to be retained at least five years from
the date of the last volunteer service for subsequent reference
on claims which may be presented by either the volunteer or any
third party allegedly injured.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
PARENTAL CONSENT FORM
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Name of Minor :
Address :
Birthdate :
Volunteer Activity:
The above person, a minor, desires to perform volunteer services
for the County in accordance with the attached application form.
As parent/guardian of this minor, permission is hereby granted
for him/her to participate in the volunteer program. My child does
not have any physical or medical problems which would prohibit or
limit participation in the volunteer program, except:
In case of illness or emergency, please call :
Telephone Number:
I have reviewed the volunteer application and registration form and
give my consent for to participate in the volunteer
program subject to the terms and conditions expressed therein.
Signed by Parent/Guardian:
Date:
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
AUTO INSURANCE DECLARATION
Date
This is to certify that I, the undersigned, am in possession
of a valid California Driver' s License , ,
(Number)
My car ,
Expiration Date (Make)
(Model) ( ear License No.
is insured with
Company
(Policy No . Expiration Date
I further certify that I have minimum liability insurance coverage
as follows : $15 , 000 for injury to, or death of, one person;
$30, 000 for injury to, or death of, two or more persons in one
accident; $5 , 000 for property damage .
Signature
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FORM
Name Age Social Security No.
Home Address Home Phone
Business Address Business Phone
Driver ' s License No. , If Any
Service Preference
Acceptable Location
Do you have a health problem we should be aware of in an emergency?
Yes No (Describe - such as a history of back trouble ,
heart, epilepsy, diabetes , fainting, etc . )
Is there a medication you must take? Yes No
Is there a medication to which you are allergic? Yes No
If yes, medication is :
Medical, Hospital or Other Insurance
Person to Call in Emergency Address Phone No.
Interviewed .by I have been informed against and accept
responsibility for any breach on my part
respecting confidential information. I
have read the Resolution adopted by the
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Signature on volunteer programs. In return for the
benefits provided by Contra Costa County
Date in case of my illness , injury, death, or
third party liability while providing, or
resulting from acts or occurrences within
the scope of my authorized volunteer
services , and for my right to authorized
expense reimbursement, I waive any claim
on my behalf and on behalf of my heirs,
representatives, and assigns against the
County of Contra Costa or any of its
agents, servants or employees for illness ,
injury, debts or other harm arising from
my volunteer services, • whether or not
authorized.
Signature
Date
5.
Volunteers are recognized as a valuable resource in perform-
ing services which are not provided by the County. The Board of
Supervisors has expressed its strong support of volunteer
programs. These policies and procedures have been developed for
the information and guidance of County staff and volunteers .
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Acting County Administrator