This document sets forth the responsibilities and understandings of the volunteer and of Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. regarding volunteer's participation in volunteer programs partially or wholly coordinated by Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc The volunteer and Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. agree as follows:
1. The volunteer performs the service of the volunteer's own free will, without promise, expectation, or receipt of remuneration. The volunteer is not an employee or agent of Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. for any purpose and the volunteer's services are not controlled nor mandated by Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc
2. If the volunteer is under the age of 18. the volunteer may only participate in volunteer service with the express written consent of the volunteer's parent or guardian.
3. The volunteer understands and agrees that it is possible that the volunteer may be injured or otherwise harmed during volunteer service due to accidents, acts of nature, the volunteer's negligent or intentional acts, or the negligent or intentional acts of others: that while Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. has taken some steps to reduce the chances of injuries or harm to the volunteer, that Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. has no control over most risks, and, thus, cannot and does not guarantee nor take any responsibility for the safety of the volunteer or the volunteer's property while the volunteer is engaged in volunteer service; and that the volunteer must take full responsibility for himself or herself and assume the risk of harm or damage while serving by taking all necessary and reasonable precautions and acting in a manner that will help protect himself or herself and his or her property.
4. The volunteer agrees to waive and release Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. from any and all potential claims for injury, illness, damage, or death which the volunteer may have against Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. that might arise out of the volunteer's service and to hold Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. harmless there from.
5.The volunteer agrees and understands that injuries or losses to others, such as co-workers or the person(s) being helped, may occur as a result of the volunteer's negligent or intentional acts during volunteer service, and that to avoid such harm. the volunteer must exercise care and act responsibly in serving others.
6. If any injury or loss to another does occur due to the volunteer's intentional actions or due to the volunteer's negligent actions arising outside of the scope of the volunteer's activities, the volunteer must accept the liability for and repair, or make reparations for, the harm done.
7. Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. is not providing the volunteer with insurance coverage for any injuries, conditions, or losses to the volunteer arising out of volunteer activities, except that Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. does provide liability insurance coverage on all Muddy Paws Farm Rescue, Inc. vehicles used during service projects.