Volunteer Agreement

As a volunteer with Critteraid, I agree to the following:

1. To represent Critteraid in a professional manner.

2. To follow the rules and procedures set up by Critteraid during my volunteer time.

3. To respect Critteraid’s right to terminate me as a volunteer should it be determined that I am in conflict with the goals of the Society. Critteraid has the right also, to terminate volunteers if the act of volunteering is determined to be a threat to the health and well-being of the volunteer.

4. To return to Critteraid any property belonging to the Society. Any property not returned will be billed to me for the full value. A person cannot volunteer again until all supplies are returned in good condition.

5. I understand that any photographs that I may take as a result of my volunteer work will be the property of Critteraid and that I must seek permission from a Director to use any photographs for my own personal / professional use.

6. To use equipment and facilities belonging or being used by Critteraid in a manner not to damage or destroy them. Volunteers are responsible for replacing and / or repairing any property they intentionally damage or destroy.

7. I will not represent Critteraid to the media without approval of a Director of the Society.

8. I will not abuse or neglect any animal in trauma in the care of Critteraid when volunteering.

9. I will not cause bodily harm to any other volunteer or individual cooperating with Critteraid. Under no condition will volunteers be allowed to bring guns, hunting type knives or bows and arrows to any Critteraid volunteer scene or to any Critteraid Sanctuary or designated other location.

10. Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted to be used at any time when you are volunteering with Critteraid. If a volunteer violates either, they will be dismissed as a volunteer.

11. Smoking is not permitted in any Critteraid Sanctuary. This is for the protection of the animals and other volunteers. There will be areas designated for smoking. Smoking is not permitted during rescue work either.

Accident Waiver & Release of Liability

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CRITTERAID ANIMAL SANCTUARY VOLUNTEERING AND SANCTUARY VISITS, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit for this activity, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems, which preclude my participation in this activity. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity. In consideration of my participation in this activity, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this activity, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: CRITTERAID ANIMAL SANCTUARY and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;

(B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. I acknowledge that CRITTERAID ANIMAL SANCTUARY and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives, and agents are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

I acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, ANIMALS AT LARGE, animals at sanctuary in general, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.

I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity.

I understand while participating in this activity, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns. The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.