Trip leaders take this necessary step far too casually.

I’m somewhat scared to death that when I, as a volunteer doing something nice for other people, put myself, home and assets in jeopardy every time some kid jumps in my car for a ride. I am not an attorney so I don’t know if this doc can hold up in court, but I believe it does offer some degree of protection. I reproduced this from the Backpacking MB book. I’ve never seen any trip leader use something as detailed as this, but they absolutely should. Feedback on this one most appreciated. The original actually went so far as indemnifying BSA and council, but I’m not their agent. Parents can go after them all they want.

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BSA supposedly offers $2m of insurance, but it is my understanding this is per event (so $2m/# injured parties) and paid after all other insurance pays. Council has never been able to fully explain this to me.