1. I, VOLUNTEER listed above, have been advised and understand that working with and around horses and other farm animals is an inherently dangerous activity. Horses behave in ways that may result in serious injury, permanent disability or even death. Horses react unpredictably to sound, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals.
2. I further understand that Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc is an equine rescue organization. Accordingly, the horses with which I may come in contact may have been subject to neglect or abuse and, therefore, must be approached and handled with extreme caution.
3. In consideration for the right to be present on the grounds of Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc and to engage in the activities and opportunities made available to me or to which I will have access, I hereby waive and release the Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc, its officers, directors, agents, insurers, employees, contractors, visitors and other volunteers (the "Released Parties") from all and any claims and causes of action which I now have or may in the future have as a result of my participation as a Volunteer in the activities or operations of the Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc, including, but not limited to, hauling, transporting, handling, daily care, grooming, feeding, cleaning, leading, training or otherwise coming in contact with any horse, which claim or cause of action arises on any property owned, occupied, leased or used by the Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc or while traveling to or from Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc Property or in connection with any Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc operation, activity or event.
4. Volunteer acknowledges that he/she is aware of the Florida Equine Liability Statute which requires equine facilities to provide the following warning: WARNING Under Florida law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risk of equine activities.
5. The Volunteer acknowledges that through this Waiver and Release I am waiving, releasing and forgoing any future claims or causes of action of any sort against the Released Parties, even those arising from negligence, recklessness or tortious conduct, including claims for injury or death of any person or animal and damage or destruction of any property, vehicle or equipment. Volunteer further agrees to indemnify and/or hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims or causes of action arising out of or related to my actions or conduct, direct or indirect, while serving as a Volunteer.
6. Furthermore, Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc, its officers, directors, agents, employees and other volunteers have my permission to initiate emergency first aid treatment to me in case of an accident or injury. They also have my permission to authorize emergency medical treatment by qualified medical personnel for me.
7. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between me and the Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. My signature below confirms that I have entered into this Agreement voluntarily after having read and considered it to the extent I believe necessary and appropriate.
8. I consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc of any and all photographs, videos and any other audio/visual materials taken of me for promotional material, educational activities and exhibitions or for any other use for the benefit of Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc.
9. Volunteering at Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc. is a privilege. We do appreciate all the skill, energy, and commitment volunteers bring to our programs. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove a volunteer from a specific class or the programs of Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc.
Please note that for the safety, security, and continuation of excellency in programming, an inattentive volunteer, or one who cannot perform the functions or duties of a volunteer, will be removed from classes and may be placed in other aspects of the program, or not be invited to return to Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc.
Absolutely no intoxicated, chemically impaired, or disruptive volunteer will be allowed to work/volunteer at Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc. If there may be a question, Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc.'s staff will err on the side of caution and not let the individual volunteer.
For purposes of this Agreement, Volunteer is any person 18 years of age or older. If individual under 18 years of age is interested in volunteering, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while on the property of Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc. Under no circumstances does Tiny Acres Northwest Florida, Inc. allow minors to work with or around horses independently.