Volunteer Agreement
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• In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer, I agree to the following terms and conditions, intending to be legally bound by them: 1. I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs of A Promised Land Animal Rescue, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “A Promised Land Animal Rescue”, while I am a volunteer. I also agree to observe and follow all signs and instructions posted while at events or given directly from A Promised Land Animal Rescue director. 2. If I stop being a volunteer for A Promised Land Animal Rescue for any reason, or upon the request of A Promised Land Animal Rescue or its representatives at any time, I will promptly return all of A Promised Land Animal Rescue’s supplies, equipment, records, money and other items in good clean condition. 3. I understand that the activity of working with shelter animals is hazardous and involves contact with animals that may be unpredictable. As such, A Promised Land Animal Rescue cannot be held liable for injuries or accidents that may occur as a result of working with the animals. I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured or frightened by cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, and any infections or complications that may occur as a result, in connection with my volunteer work for A Promised Land Animal Rescue. A Promised Land Animal Rescue is not liable to me for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in connection with the performance of my volunteer activities for A Promised Land Animal Rescue, unless they are the result of A Promised Land Animal Rescue’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct. I will indemnify, defend and hold A Promised Land Animal Rescue harmless from and against any claims, lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, costs or expenses whatsoever, sustained by any companion animal or any person in connection with my intentional misconduct or grossly negligent performance of volunteer activities for A Promised Land Animal Rescue, or my breach of A Promised Land Animal Rescue’s rules, regulations, policies and programs. 4. I agree that if I see any dangerous situation I will notify the A Promised Land Animal Rescue’s officers immediately. 5. I understand and agree that A Promised Land Animal Rescue may refuse volunteer applications for any reason. 6. If I will be sheltering or providing foster care or boarding any of A Promised Land Animal Rescue animals, I agree to fill out and sign the separate Foster Application and Agreement. 7. I have accurately and truthfully completed this Volunteer Application and Agreement. 8. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement is binding upon A Promised Land Animal Rescue me and A Promised Land Animal Rescue’s and my respective heirs, successors, assigns, executors and personal representatives.
PERMISSION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
• In consideration of A Promised Land Animal Rescue offering this volunteer opportunity,
• I/We agree to the following, intending to be legally bound: 1. My/our child(ren), or child(ren) under my/our guardianship, has enough experience with ____dogs and/or ____cats and is mature enough to volunteer with A Promised Land Animal Rescue and to participate in activities with dogs/puppies of all sizes and/or cats and kittens. 2. Whenever my/our child(ren), or a child(ren) under my/our legal guardianship, participate(s) in A Promised Land Animal Rescue activities, I/We hereby release and agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless A Promised Land Animal Rescue, its directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers, and its and their heirs, successor, assigns and personal representatives, from and against liability for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever (the “Losses”), which such child(ren) or any pet or other person might suffer or sustain, except any Losses which are the result of A Promised Land Animal Rescue’s gross negligence or intentional misconduct. 3. I acknowledge that there are risks that the child(ren) could be bitten, scratched, injured or frightened by the dogs/puppies and/or cats/kittens and I/we assume such risks. 4. I understand and agree that A Promised Land Animal Rescue may refuse volunteer applications for any reason. 5. I have accurately and truthfully completed this Permission and Release Form. 6. This Permission and Release Form is binding upon me, my spouse, partner and my and his or her respective heirs, successors, assigns, executors and personal representatives.