• Volunteer Application & Waiver

  • Thank you for your interest in helping our animals! We are excited about your desire to volunteer, and we hope that you will enjoy working with our group! Please note that any C.A.R.E. volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. We apologize for the inconvenience if you do not reach that criteria, but this regulation is in place for the safety of our animals, staff, guests, and other volunteers. Please complete the following application and waiver, and a C.A.R.E. representative will be in touch within 5 business days. C.A.R.E. Farm Sanctuary's main volunteer seasons run March through June and September through December, when temperatures are safest for outdoor work. We also host occasional volunteer days during the summer and winter months. Applications are accepted year-round, and we'll reach out when opportunities are available. If you you are not contacted within one week or have any additional questions, please email melissa@careshelter@gmail.com. Thanks again!

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  • Is your volunteer request based on fulfilling court-mandated or community service hours?

  • I can volunteer time(s) a week or   hours a month.

  • I prefer to volunteer:

  • C.A.R.E. Farm Sanctuary volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Volunteers provide services in a variety of ways, which many include assisting in mobile adoptions at an offsite location, helping with fundraising efforts, or assisting us at our sanctuary on 7275 farm road 1190. I understand that any animal may be unpredictable, and that farm animals, including large animals such as horses and pigs, present additional risks due to their size and strength. I understand that there are always risks involved when working with or around animals, and that neither C.A.R.E. nor its representatives are responsible for any illness or injury caused by any animals I come into contact with during volunteer work.

    *It is our recommendation that your tetanus vaccination be up to date before you begin volunteering.

    I agree to hold harmless and release from liability C.A.R.E., should I become sick or injured as a result of my volunteer work.

  • C.A.R.E. Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnification Agreement

  • I recognize and acknowledge that in performing my Volunteer services or Community Service for C.A.R.E. which may include the handling of large animals, there is a risk to me of physical harm and/or damage to my property. I hereby assume and accept all risks arising or resulting from, or which are claimed to arise or result from, my acting as a volunteer or performing Community Service for C.A.R.E. For myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and all such others, I hereby assert that C.A.R.E., It's Board of Directors, employees, agents, and servants thereof are held harmless against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, damages, actions, liabilities, and costs or expenses of any and every kind not including, but not limited to, the reasonable fees of any C.A.R.E. Attorney in any manner arising from, growing out of or resulting from, or claimed to arise from, grow out of or result from my being and performing service as a Volunteer or performing Community Service. Without in any manner limited to the foregoing, I specifically acknowledge that by signing below, I am accepting all risks of, waiving all claims resulting from, personal injuries to me and for damages to my property occurring as a consequence of my being or performing services as a Volunteer or Community Service for C.A.R.E. I understand that public relations are an important part of volunteering for C.A.R.E., I therefore agree for myself, my heirs, and personal representatives to permit taking and use, as C.A.R.E. sees fit, of any photographs taken of me during my Volunteer or Community Service duties for public relations purpose.

  • I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF THE ABOVE AGREEMENT, AND THAT I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS WHICH I WISHED TO ASK AND THAT ANY QUESTIONS WHICH I ASKED WERE ANSWERED TO MY SATISFACTION.

  • Hereafter referred to as “volunteer” agree to the following:


    1. My services are provided in a volunteer capacity without any expectation or promise,whether expressed or implied, of salary, compensation, or payment of any kind and without employment-type benefits;
    2. I will perform my volunteer duties to the best of my abilities and in a professional manner;
    3. I will familiarize myself with C.A.R.E. policies and procedures and agree to comply with those at all times. These include policies and procedures related, but not limited to,record keeping, animal handling, emergency procedures and cleaning procedures;
    4. I will be present at all scheduled volunteer shifts and carry out my responsibilities promptly and reliably. If I cannot be present for a scheduled shift, I will give adequate notice to C.A.R.E. so that alternate arrangements can be made;
    5. I accept the guidance, evaluation, and direction of the Facility Manager, Director(s) and/or Volunteer Coordinator to whom I report;
    6. I will maintain the reputation and integrity of C.A.R.E. at all times. Further, I will honor the confidentiality of information conveyed to volunteers unless said information has been released to the public;
    7. All concerns, issues, and/or suggestions regarding C.A.R.E. will be conveyed to the Facility Manager, Director(s) or Volunteer Coordinator. I agree not to discuss such topics in public or media forms;
    8. I will notify management with the appropriate notice of extended leave or resignation;
    9. I understand that failure to comply with any or all of the above stated requirements can result in dismissal from volunteer duties with C.A.R.E.

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