As a Member of HopeSprings, I understand that my faith community must identify a champion. Champions are the connectors between HopeSprings and the faith community and will represent the faith community on calls, emails, and other forms of communication.

As a Member of HopeSprings, I understand that I will be receiving reduced fees for programs and trainings. These fee reductions are associated only with my faith community and may not be distributed or resold to other faith communities or any other individuals or organizations.

As a Member of HopeSprings, I understand that at no time am I authorized to speak on behalf of the organization to media outlets, public forums, academic research entities or panel discussions without prior consent from the HopeSprings staff or board. If approached for a comment or information regarding my involvement with HopeSprings, I will refer the inquiry to HopeSprings staff. Any public statements made regarding HopeSprings without prior consent by HopeSprings staff or board member, may result in the termination of my membership.

I understand that all material produced by and provided to me by HopeSprings is not to be used or distributed outside of my appointed Church. Any requests for educational material, not already approved by HopeSprings staff or leadership, should be referred to the HopeSprings leadership or staff, in order that they may address these requests appropriately. I also agree not to alter any of the materials provided to me, without prior consent from HopeSprings staff and volunteer leadership, unless the materials directly advise that the user has a right to adapt to local community context. I understand that these policies are in place to uphold the integrity, educational excellence and validity of all HopeSprings education and awareness activities and materials. I will not charge a fee of any kind when I conduct trainings with HopeSprings material. HopeSprings makes every effort to train and provide materials at the lowest rate possible. I understand that fees for membership fund the HopeSprings’ education and awareness activities and materials. I will refer those who want training outside of my faith community back to HopeSprings.

It is the policy of HopeSprings to avoid potential and actual conflicts of interest in all of our efforts. HopeSprings abides by a board approved conflict of interest policy. Certain volunteers with significant independent decision making authority may be asked to complete and sign a conflict of interest statement at their initial orientation and annually thereafter.

I and on behalf of my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns agree to waive, release, discharge, indemnify, hold harmless and not to sue, HopeSprings, the organizations and agencies with which HopeSprings partners or contracts, and/or their directors, officers, officials, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents (collectively, the “HopeSprings Personnel”) from any and all liability, loss, cost, expense, damage and claims arising out of or related to my activities as a volunteer, including but not limited to liability arising from the negligence or fault of HopeSprings Personnel, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my travel as a volunteer.