MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

I hereby volunteer my services for the treatment of indigent people in Cambodia during the period of February 5, 2025 to February 20, 2025.

I understand that the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA) serves as the organization for this act of charity and humanitarian concern. CHPAA is responsible for much of the administration and logistic work.

I understand that I will pay my own round-trip airfare expenses between your city and Cambodia.

I understand that no volunteer, including the medical director or others are paid for any services rendered to the patients, and that no one involved with CHPAA receives any remuneration for work performed about the charitable mission.

I understand that I may keep copies of medical records for any of the patients I treat and that I may keep data, including photographs, for any of the cases I handle. I understand that I will have to bring some medical and surgical instruments, and any other equipment and supplies I may need to render medical services to patients in Cambodia. (Pertains to medical professionals only)

I understand that I am obligated to adhere to the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America, CHPAA’s Volunteer Code of Conduct, attached to this Memorandum, and to abide by it during my participation in this mission.

I further understand that my work with the Mission shall not in any way be used for advertising, marketing or any other commercial purpose without prior approval and written consent of the Board of Directors of CHPAA.

I attest that I am up-to-date on my COVID-19 vaccinations.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I hereby release the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA), its officers, and Board of Directors from all liability for any acts or omissions related to the rendering of medical services to the patients in Cambodia, in connection with the medical mission to Cambodia from February 5, 2025 to February 20, 2025.

I fully understand that the mission has risks of accident, injury or disease, which may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of CHPAA or others, or the conditions at the locations where the mission will take place. There may be other potential risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable now. I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses or damages I may incur due to my participation in the mission. I certify that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the mission.

I further hereby waive and release all rights and claims for loss or damage, at law or in equity, that I may have against CHPAA, its officers, volunteers and Board of Directors now or in the future for all illness, injury, loss or damage suffered by me as a result of my participation in this mission, even if the loss or damage is caused by the person I am releasing. This Waiver and Release is binding on my heirs, successors, assigns, personal representatives, administrators and executors.

I certify that I have read the contents of this document, fully understand its provisions, and freely execute this Waiver and Release.

VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Support the vision of the CHPAA.
2. Uphold the highest personal and professional conduct in mission assignment, treat patients and families with dignity and compassion, display mutual respect to fellow volunteers.
3. Uphold the highest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality. It is strictly prohibited to share or post photos of patients on social media or any other platforms without explicit consent, ensuring respect for their dignity and rights at all times.
4. Be sensitive to local beliefs, respectful of local traditions, culture and religions.
5. Work collaboratively with local health professionals, encourage exchange of ideas and knowledge, treat our hosts with courtesy and respect at all times.
6. Make no judgment or criticism of the local facilities or their way of doing things.
7. Refrain from making political statements and criticism of the host government and its officials, from participating in any activity or making any remarks that reflect negatively on this CHPAA mission.
8. Do not promise any CHPAA supplies, equipment or medications to a particular patient, health facility, group or individual. Also, refrain from taking supplies, equipment or medications at the conclusion of the mission.
9. Conserve supplies and medications. These are donated or purchased with donated funds. They are expensive and sometimes impossible to replace locally.
10. If unable to fulfill your assignment for any reason and need to be absent, please inform and discuss promptly with mission leaders.
11. If you know you will have a late arrival or early departure from the mission, we MUST know one month in advance in order to cover all volunteer positions at all times.
12. Pay attention to your own health needs and personal safety at all times. Please do not engage in any activities that can jeopardize your health or safety.
13. Be flexible during the mission. Remember that the mission was organized 100 percent by volunteers. When things go wrong, try to help.
14. The CHPAA designated uniform and ID badge must be worn at all times during the mission work.

TRAVEL LIABILITY WAIVER (COVID-19 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT)

COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION: I understand that while participating in missions held or sponsored by CHPAA, participants are encouraged practice CDC COVID-19 guidelines. These include proper hand hygiene, social distancing and wearing face coverings to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. I understand that COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread by close person to person contact. I understand that though CHPAA has put in place preventative measures to reduce the risk and spread of COVID-19, this is not a guarantee that its participants, volunteers, or others in attendance on missions will not become infected with COVID-19. I agree to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms typically include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, body aches, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

I acknowledge that I derive personal satisfaction and benefits by virtue of my participation and volunteering with CHPAA and I willingly engage in CHPAA mission’s activities.

I hereby release, waive, and forever discharge any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature against CHPAA and its affiliated partners and sponsors, including their directors, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (the “Released Parties”), either in law or in equity, to the fullest extent permissible by law, including but not limited to damages or losses caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties, including but not limited to death, bodily injury, illness, economic loss or out of pocket expenses, or loss or damage to property which I, my heirs, assignees, next of kin, and/or legally appointed or designated representatives, may have or which may hereinafter accrue on my behalf, which arise or may herafter arise from my participation with the activity.

I acknowledge and understand that participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

By checking and initialing the box below, I acknowledge that I have this agreement and enter into it voluntarily in consideration of the opportunity to participate with CHPAA missions. I acknowledge that I am giving up legal rights and/or remedies which may be available to me.

MEDIA AND PUBLICITY RELEASE

I give the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA), and other agents acting on behalf of CHPAA, including any photographer or videographer, permission to use my name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any pictures, photos, video recordings, audiotapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of CHPAA program activities. I agree that CHPAA have complete ownership of such pictures, including the entire copyright, and may use them for any purpose consistent with CHPAA’s mission. These uses include, but are not limited to illustrations, bulletins, exhibitions, videotapes, reprints, reproductions, publications, advertisements, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium now known or later developed, including the Internet. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensations, etc. for the use of such pictures, etc., and hereby release CHPAA and their agents and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use.

Please make check or money order payable to "CHPAA" and send to: 930 Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813

Please send your payment ASAP. Note that payment must be received 2 weeks from the date of the application.