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Waiver
I have voluntarily applied to assist Paws Humane Society, Inc. and/or its affiliates with the work referenced in the Position Description(s) for my volunteer role(s), and as specified in the Volunteer Application Agreement I signed.
By applying for and performing this volunteer work, I agree as follows:
_ I am 18 years or older, or have permission from my parent/guardian to volunteer at Paws Humane Society.
_ I have never faced allegations or been formally convicted of a felony offense associated with animals, minors, or acts of violence.
_ I am voluntarily participating in this activity with full knowledge of the tasks involved. I agree to accept any and all risks associated with my participation, including but not limited to injury and illness.
_ I am aware that this is a contract between me and Paws Humane, Inc. and that it waives legal rights that I may have now or in the future and releases Paws Humane Society, Inc. and others from claims for damages.
_ I fully understand there are risks and dangers associated with working with wild, feral and domesticated animals, including but not limited to, bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans), and allergic reactions. I fully understand and accept those risks and dangers.
_ I understand there may be risks involved with exposure to certain chemical cleaning products while performing my volunteer duties, accept those risks and dangers.
_I fully assume all the risks involved with my volunteer activities, and acknowledge that they are acceptable to me. I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities. I also agree to follow the rules and safety instructions as given by Paws Humane Society, Inc. employees and volunteers authorized to act in a supervisory capacity.
_ I will adhere to the Paws Humane, Inc.’s Volunteer Handbook and guidelines.
_ I am to be trained on any activity that I am unfamiliar with, learn the corresponding policies, and it is my responsibility to understand them completely or ask questions until I feel confident to perform them.
_ I agree that I will not sue, prosecute, or in any way make a claim against Paws Humane, Inc. for injury to me or damage to my property resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, volunteer or contractor of Paws Humane Society or other people as a result of my volunteer duties.
_ I fully and forever release and discharge Paws Humane, Inc. from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, liabilities, or demands I have or may have in the future, whether known or unknown, for injury, illness, death or damage arising out of or related in any way to my volunteer duties.
_ I agree that Paws Humane, Inc. may use my name, and pictures, photographs, or video and/or sound recordings of me on television, on radio, on the Internet, in emails, and in stories, news articles, advertisements, or other written or digital materials. I agree that such uses may include education, advocacy, and fundraising. I consent to and authorize, in advance, such use and agree that Paws Humane Society, Inc. does not have to notify me of such use or provide me with other consideration for such use. I waive any rights of privacy and/or publicity I may have in connection with these uses.
_ I agree that the rights I am giving up and agreements I am making apply equally to me and to my heirs, successors, assigns, guardians and legal representatives. I agree that none of those individuals may make any claim or take any action that I could not make or take myself.
_ Termination: I understand that I or Paws Humane, Inc. may terminate this agreement at any time without cause, and that I am volunteering my services at will and may be asked to discontinue such without prior notice or reason.
I have voluntarily applied to assist Paws Humane Society, Inc. and/or its affiliates with the work referenced in the Position Description(s) for my volunteer role(s), and as specified in the Volunteer Application Agreement I signed.
By applying for and performing this volunteer work, I agree as follows:
_ I am 18 years or older, or have permission from my parent/guardian to volunteer at Paws Humane Society.
_ I have never faced allegations or been formally convicted of a felony offense associated with animals, minors, or acts of violence.
_ I am voluntarily participating in this activity with full knowledge of the tasks involved. I agree to accept any and all risks associated with my participation, including but not limited to injury and illness.
_ I am aware that this is a contract between me and Paws Humane, Inc. and that it waives legal rights that I may have now or in the future and releases Paws Humane Society, Inc. and others from claims for damages.
_ I fully understand there are risks and dangers associated with working with wild, feral and domesticated animals, including but not limited to, bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans), and allergic reactions. I fully understand and accept those risks and dangers.
_ I understand there may be risks involved with exposure to certain chemical cleaning products while performing my volunteer duties, accept those risks and dangers.
_I fully assume all the risks involved with my volunteer activities, and acknowledge that they are acceptable to me. I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities. I also agree to follow the rules and safety instructions as given by Paws Humane Society, Inc. employees and volunteers authorized to act in a supervisory capacity.
_ I will adhere to the Paws Humane, Inc.’s Volunteer Handbook and guidelines.
_ I am to be trained on any activity that I am unfamiliar with, learn the corresponding policies, and it is my responsibility to understand them completely or ask questions until I feel confident to perform them.
_ I agree that I will not sue, prosecute, or in any way make a claim against Paws Humane, Inc. for injury to me or damage to my property resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, volunteer or contractor of Paws Humane Society or other people as a result of my volunteer duties.
_ I fully and forever release and discharge Paws Humane, Inc. from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, liabilities, or demands I have or may have in the future, whether known or unknown, for injury, illness, death or damage arising out of or related in any way to my volunteer duties.
_ I agree that Paws Humane, Inc. may use my name, and pictures, photographs, or video and/or sound recordings of me on television, on radio, on the Internet, in emails, and in stories, news articles, advertisements, or other written or digital materials. I agree that such uses may include education, advocacy, and fundraising. I consent to and authorize, in advance, such use and agree that Paws Humane Society, Inc. does not have to notify me of such use or provide me with other consideration for such use. I waive any rights of privacy and/or publicity I may have in connection with these uses.
_ I agree that the rights I am giving up and agreements I am making apply equally to me and to my heirs, successors, assigns, guardians and legal representatives. I agree that none of those individuals may make any claim or take any action that I could not make or take myself.
_ Termination: I understand that I or Paws Humane, Inc. may terminate this agreement at any time without cause, and that I am volunteering my services at will and may be asked to discontinue such without prior notice or reason.
Check here to show you accept the terms stated above for yourself or for a minor volunteer for which you are a parental guardian.
