2025 Volunteer Registration

Please review the below information and volunteer agreement. This agreement is required to be signed by each volunteer traveling on Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) medical mission trip.

1. Voluntary Participation. I, ___________________________ (volunteer name) acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to participate in a medical mission trip in support of the Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. I understand that the scope of my relationship to Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) is limited to a volunteer position, and I expect no compensation in return for services provided by me, that Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) will not provide me any benefits traditionally associated with employment, and that I am responsible for any personal injury or illness that comes because of my volunteer services to Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation)

Furthermore, I understand that Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) is a separate legal entity from NUVASIVE/GLOBUS MEDICAL and is solely responsible for the Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) medical mission program, its activities, and its volunteers. If I am an employee of NUVASIVE/GLOBUS MEDICAL and I am volunteering for an Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) medical mission trip, I am doing so on an independent, voluntary basis. This means that I will be required to follow standard time-off protocol with my employer of record and will not be paid or receive any compensation or benefits for my work and time related to the Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) medical mission trip. This is not a work-related activity.

2. Assumption of Risk. I am fully aware that there are risks involved and hazards connected with the medical mission trip which may be known or unknown. By way of example, I may be exposed to hazardous conditions (such as unsanitary conditions, lack of medical supplies, disease and other infections associated with third world countries); inclement weather; accidents while traveling to and from, unfit accommodations, roads trails, vehicles, aircraft, or other means of conveyance which are not maintained or operated to standards common in the United States; risks of hostile environment, civil unrest, terrorism, kidnapping and ransom; high altitude; forces of nature; among other risks. I understand that the medical mission trip is in a remote location where emergency medical care may not be readily available or equal to the standard of care in the United States. I understand that as a result of known and unknown risks associated with the medical mission trip, I may experience damage to my property, physical injuries, bodily harm, illness or death. I am participating in the medical mission trip with full knowledge that it may be hazardous to me and/or my property. I voluntarily accept all associated risks with being a volunteer at the medical mission trip and its related activities and assume full responsibility for any risks of loss; property damage; personal injury, including, without limitation, serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and death that may be sustained by me or a third party; any loss or damage to property owned by me or a third party; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents; illness; infections; and/or dangers arising from the medical mission trip or contact with other persons, whether caused by the Released Parties’ (as defined below) negligence or otherwise. By signing below, I agree to conduct myself in a manner that will not endanger me or other participants. I will use any equipment available during the medical mission trip only if I am familiar with the proper use of the equipment and I am capable of safely using it. I hereby confirm that I am trained and properly licensed for the medical mission trip role that I have volunteered for and agree that if I am unable to adequately perform any services related to this specific role, I will cease participation and arrange for any assistance that I may need. I acknowledge none of the Released Parties (as defined below) nor its liability insurance will pay for any medical care that I may seek or require.

3. Expectations.
Volunteers can expect the following:
a. detailed instruction of your volunteer position, so you understand your role and the tasks you are authorized to perform
b. an induction, orientation, and any training necessary for the volunteer role
c. Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) to prioritize the safety of you, other volunteers, staff, patients, and the public during your volunteer role
d. respect for your privacy, including keeping your private information confidential
e. a clear understanding of who your trip leader(s) is, so that you can ask questions and get feedback as needed
Volunteer are expected to:
a. support Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) objectives and goals for the medical mission trip
b. actively participate in all relevant induction and training programs
c. only undertake duties you are authorized to perform and always operate under the direction of your assigned trip leader(s) and obey reasonable directions and instructions
d. understand and comply with the organization’s travel policies and procedures
e. notify your trip leader(s) of any health and safety issues or potentially hazardous situations that may pose a risk to you or others and report any accidents or incidents relating to staff, volunteers, or the workplace
f. behave appropriately, courteously and with compassion to all volunteers, staff, patients, and the public during your role
g. use any property or equipment given to you in your role safely and only for purpose of the role and return it to the organization when you finish your volunteer role
h. comply with any applicable foreign and domestic laws and regulations, and
i. be open and honest in your dealings with us and let us know if we can improve our volunteer program and the support that you receive.

4. Information/Records Required.
Volunteers are required to provide the following personal information to travel with Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation). Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) will keep your information confidential and will only use it for the purpose of your medical mission trip.
a. copy of a valid passport
b. contact information
c. copy of professional/medical licenses or certificates (if applicable)

5. Expenses. As a volunteer, you assume full responsibility for expenses incurred during the medical mission trip, unless otherwise agreed upon with Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation). You may be asked to make a tax-deductible donation to support travel, accommodations, food, insurance, and security. Please inquire with Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) before signing this agreement to ensure you fully understand your financial responsibility.
Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) offers online fundraising tools to help you raise funds to support your trip-related expenses if you so choose. You are always welcome to donate/raise additional funds to help support general medical mission expenses (i.e., patient MRI’s, medications, supplies).

In the case that you incur an expense under the direction of Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation), for example you check a bag on the plane that is holding Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) equipment/supplies, Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) will gladly reimburse you. Be sure to discuss the reimbursement before completing the transaction and save your receipt to send to Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) for reimbursement within 30 days.
6. Insurance. As a volunteer, you are covered by Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) travel medical policy and evacuation insurance. We are committed to providing our volunteers some insurance coverage in the case of a medical incident or needed evacuation during the medical mission trip. Please inquire with us for more details on coverage.

Furthermore, if you are a NUVASIVE/GLOBUS MEDICAL employee and are injured or become ill while on the medical mission trip, you understand and agree that the injury/illness will not be considered as an on-the-job injury and/or eligible for a worker’s compensation claim, because the medical mission trip is completely voluntary and is separate and apart from your employment with NUVASIVE /GLOBUS MEDICAL.

7. COVID-19. Travel can increase your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill including older adults and/or those with an underlying medical condition. Before committing to travel please consider if you have an increased risk or if you will return home to someone with an increased risk. Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) closely monitors and adheres to all CDC, federal/state/local guidelines, in addition to those of the countries we travel to. Volunteers traveling on an Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) medical mission trip are required to review and sign the COVID-19 travel policy addendum. Volunteers agree to follow all COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations for the safety of all parties.

8. Release. I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation), NUVASIVE/GLOBUS MEDICAL, or their respective members, directors, officers, employees, agents, or assigns (the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, any third party, or any of my property, whether caused by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, while participating in the medical mission trip and its related activities. I specifically acknowledge and agree that this document is not intended to be a general release subject to limitations and conditions that would otherwise apply under applicable state laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, and regulations (collectively, “Applicable Law”), and additionally agree to WAIVE ANY AND ALL GENERAL RELEASE LIMITATIONS PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR ANY RIGHTS GRANTED TO ME UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. Furthermore, I grant and convey Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) use of any photographs, videos, images and or audio/recording of me or my likeness or voice made by Globus Cares (FKA NuVasive Spine Foundation) in connection with me providing volunteer services.

9. No Representations. The Released Parties make no representations or guarantee as to the safety, conditions, or appropriateness of participating in the medical mission trip or its related activities. I agree that it is my responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the medical mission trip and its related activities.

10. Indemnification. I further hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including, without limitation, court costs and attorney and expert fees, that they may incur for any injury to me or my property while participating in the medical mission trip and its related activities.

11. Binding Waiver and Governing Law. I understand that this waiver binds the members of my family and spouse (if any), and my heirs, assigns, next of kin, and personal representative (if applicable), for whom, through this instrument, I am releasing, waiving, discharging, and covenanting not to sue the Released Parties. This waiver shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California. I agree that in the medical mission trip that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

12. Knowing and Voluntary Execution. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge and represent that I have carefully read it, I understand its contents, and I am signing it voluntarily as my own free act and deed. I am not relying on any oral representations, statements, or inducements not included in this agreement. I am at least eighteen (18) years old and fully competent to execute this agreement. I execute this agreement fully intending to be bound by its terms.

By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement willingly and voluntarily.