The Release and Waiver of Liability excuted on:

I hereby agree to accept a position as a volunteer/contractor worker for INSERT BUSINESS I acknowledge I have read and accept these conditions

Releases Finally Home Animal Haven a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Virgina and each of its directors, officers, and agents.  The volunteer desires to provide services for Finally Home Animal Haven and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer by performing associated duties.  A Volunteer is defined as,  foster parents, Community service workers (Court orders or not), or a Vendor that is participating in on site functions.  Volunteers understand that the scope of a volunteers’ relationship with   is limited to a volunteer position and Finally Home Animal Haven that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by volunteer.  That Finally Home Animal Haven will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a volunteer; and that the volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of volunteer services to Finally Home Animal Haven . Contractors (Paid or donated) understand that the scope of a contractors' relationship with Finally Home Animal Haven is limited to agreed position, duties and hours, and that compensation will be provided for agreed services provided by the contractor. That  Finally Home Animal Haven will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a contractor; and that the contractor is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of services to Finally Home Animal Haven (1)  Waiver and Release:  I, the volunteer/contractor, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Finally Home Animal Haven and assigns form any and all liability, claims, demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise for the services I, the volunteer/contractor, provide to Finally Home Animal Haven .  I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release discharges Finally Home Animal Haven from and liability or claims that I may have against Finally Home Animal Haven with respect to bodily injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services that I provide to Finally Home Animal Haven or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.  (2)  Insurance:  Further, I understand that Finally Home Animal Haven does NOT assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me, the volunteer, with financial or other assistance, including  but not limited to medical health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of such injury or medical expenses incurred by me.  (3)  Medical Treatment:  I hereby release and forever discharge Finally Home Animal Haven from any claim whatsoever which may arise or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with any emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with Finally Home Animal Haven .  (4)  Assumption and Risk:  I understand that the services that I provide to Finally Home Animal Haven may include activities that may be hazardous to me, including but not limited to any dog/cat or farm animal related activities, such as walking, petting, and cleaning up after the animals.  Also, bending and lifting of animal kennels and Finally Home Animal Haven supplies and/or equipment.  I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and release Finally Home Animal Haven from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from the services that I provide as a volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services at Finally Home Animal Haven.  (5)  Photographic Release:  I grant and convey to Finally Home Animal Haven all the right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Finally Home Animal Haven in connections with my providing volunteer services to Finally Home Animal Haven.  (6) Animal Care:  I understand that I will be working with animals that have been rescued and possibly/likely have abuse in their past.  I understand that while volunteering I am not here as a hired trainer for these animals to rehabilitate and will not attempt to train nor correct any animal behavior I may encounter.  I also understand that because I am working with likely abused animals, I will not raise my voice at the animals for any reason.  I understand that if I do any of these things I could be asked to leave the facility grounds.   (7)  Other:  As a volunteer/contractor,  I expressly agree that this Waiver and Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of Virgina and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Virgina.  I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this release shall not be affected.

If under the age of 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian sign this waiver before you may participate in any activities at or for Finally Home Animal Haven.