VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
Thank you for considering volunteering with H.E.A.L, Inc. (herein after referred to as “Rescue”). We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation which operates a home-based foster rescue for stray, abandoned, neglected, and surrendered dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. Volunteers with a variety of skills are needed to help further our mission of helping every animal live by healing their bodies, minds, and hearts and your help is greatly appreciated. Please take the time to fill out this application and read and sign the agreement. This information will help us determine the volunteer work that you would enjoy most and allow us to keep you posted on new projects. After we review your information, a rescue representative will contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities with H.E.A.L, Inc.
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You are strongly urged to have a current tetanus vaccination to protect yourself in case you are cut, scratched or otherwise injured in such a way that a tetanus infection could harm your health:
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You are required to discuss privately with the Volunteer Coordinator any physical conditions you may have, or medications you may be taking affecting your blood clotting function or your immune system. This includes conditions such as, but not limited to, taking blood thinners, aspirin therapy, any autoimmune diseases, HIV, Hepatitis, chemotherapy, or immune system suppressants. A release from your physician may be required in order to best protect you from injury.
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Volunteer Agreement
In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer with H.E.A.L, Inc., I agree to the following terms and conditions, intending to be legally bound by them:
- I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs of H.E.A.L, Inc. while I am a volunteer.
- If I stop being a volunteer for H.E.A.L, Inc. for any reason or upon the Rescue’s request at any time, I will promptly return all of the Rescue’s supplies, equipment, records, moneys, and other items in good clean condition.
- I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured, or frightened by cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies in connection with my volunteer work for the Rescue. H.E.A.L, Inc.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 the Rescue. I hereby indemnify, defend and hold the 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 the Rescue, or my breach of Rescue’s rules, regulations, policies and programs.
- I understand and agree that the Rescue may refuse volunteer applications for any reason.
- I have accurately and truthfully completed this Volunteer Application and Agreement.
- Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing signed by both parties. This Agreement is binding upon the Rescue, me, and the Rescue’s and my respective heirs, successors, assigns, executors, and personal representatives.
In consideration of H.E.A.L, Inc. offering this volunteer opportunity, I/We agree to the following, intending to be legally bound:
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Thank you for filling out a Volunteer Application we will be in touch as soon as possible.