To request a paper application, please send an email to volunteer@care4paws.org.
C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Volunteer Agreement and Release of Liability
Please read and initial the following sections
I acknowledge that my services to C.A.R.E.4Paws with the Volunteer Program will be voluntary and I understand that I will be a volunteer and not an employee for Worker’s Compensation claims as provided in Section 3353 of the California Labor Code, or any other reason. I acknowledge that I will not be able to assert a claim for Worker’s Compensation benefits should I suffer an injury during the performance of my volunteer/community service duties. I agree to assume all risks connected with my volunteer/community services. I further agree to release C.A.R.E.4Paws, its director(s), associate director(s), employees, volunteers or persons related to director from any and all liability, claim, demand or cause of action or litigation arising out of personal injury, illness, death or property damage that I may suffer while performing volunteer/community service work. Initial*
I further agree that I will not name, or have named, any of the parties mentioned above as defendants or cross-defendants in any litigation arising out of my volunteer/community service work. I further agree that I will save and hold harmless these parties from any other claims, demands and causes of action or litigation arising out of said services including but not limited to actual damages, general damages, punitive damages, attorney fees and cost suit. Initial*
By volunteering with C.A.R.E.4Paws, volunteers agree that they will not disclose or use any of C.A.R.E.4Paws confidential information, either during or after their time volunteering. C.A.R.E.4Paws sincerely hopes that its relationship with its volunteers will be long-term and mutually rewarding. Initial*
I authorize C.A.R.E.4Paws staff to seek appropriate emergency medical treatment in case of an accident, injury or illness. Initial*
I agree to abide by the policies and procedures presented to me by representatives of C.A.R.E.4Paws and agree to be supervised by them. I understand that failure to do so may eliminate my eligibility to volunteer under this program. Initial*
I understand that C.A.R.E.4Paws is a nonprofit group without a political agenda. It’s the founders’ vision and mission to always keep the welfare of animals in mind, first and foremost. It is C.A.R.E.4Paws’ goal to work with all members and groups of our community regardless of their opinions and/or political affiliations. Initial*