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I will only participate in any event and activity for which I am physically and psychologically prepared and/or my minor child/ward will only participate in those events and activities for which I believe that my minor child/ward is physically and psychologically prepared. I have never committed a criminal offense against a child and that I have never been convicted of a felony. I understand that in Illinois, a “minor” is a child less than 18 years of age. 

As a volunteer to the �첥��Ƶ, I expressly assume the risk and legal liability arising from my participation and/or that of my minor child/ward in this regard. I waive and release all claims for injuries, damages or loss which I and/or my minor child/ward may sustain as a result of my participation as a volunteer to the �첥��Ƶ. I agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the �첥��Ƶ, its commissioners, officials, officers, employees, other volunteers or agents as to any claim that I and/or my minor child/ward, or anyone on my and/or my minor child/ward’s behalf, may seek to assert arising from volunteer participation with the �첥��Ƶ. I relinquish, fully release and forever discharge the �첥��Ƶ, its commissioners, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims that I, my minor child/ward, or any representative on behalf of my minor child's/ward's behalf, may have or that may accrue or arise out of my child's/ward's participation in the program. 

I understand that this Waiver and Release does not create any actual or apparent agency, partnership, franchise, or relationship of employer and employee between the �첥��Ƶ and me and or my minor child/ward. I will neither make, nor represent that I and/or my minor child/ward is an employee of the �첥��Ƶ. I further understand that I and/or my minor child/ward shall not be entitled to participate in any of the �첥��Ƶ benefits, including without limitation any health or retirement plans. 

The �첥��Ƶ shall not be liable for taxes, Worker's Compensation, unemployment insurance, employers' liability, employer's FICA, social security, withholding tax, or other taxes or withholding for or on behalf of me and/or my minor child/ward. 

I acknowledge that the �첥��Ƶ may use my and/or my minor child/ward’s likeness, voice and words in television, radio, newspaper, magazine and other media advertisements to advertise or communicate the purposes and activities of the �첥��Ƶ’s programs and activities and in appealing for funds to support such programs and activities. 

I declare that I have exercised my own judgment in signing this waiver and consent, and I further declare that my decision to sign this waiver and consent was voluntary and not based on or influenced by any representation of the �첥��Ƶ.