I desire to volunteer for Operation Saves and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer. I understand that the activities may include taking care of a variety of animals that may include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and other small mammals, indoor birds, snakes, lizards and other reptiles, horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, chickens and other outdoor farm birds. The volunteer work I may be tasked with may include feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures, litter boxes, kennels, or rooms, watching over group play, sweeping mopping, cleaning windows, doing dishes and walking dogs.
I hereby freely and voluntarily, without duress, release Operation Saves a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ohio and each of its directors, officers, and agents under the following terms:
Volunteers understand that the scope of a volunteer relationship with Operation Saves is limited to a volunteer position, and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by volunteer. That Operation Saves will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to a volunteer.
Waiver and Release: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Operation Saves and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my volunteer work.
Insurance: I understand that Operation Saves does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, death, or damage to my property.
Medical Treatment: I hereby release and forever discharge Operation Saves from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my time as a volunteer.
Photographic Release: I grant and convey to Operation Saves all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Operation Saves in connection with my volunteer provided services.
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 dogs 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 dogs I will not raise my voice at the dogs for any reason. I understand that if I do any of these things I could be asked to leave the facility grounds.
Other: I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release.
By signing, I acknowledge that I have read and understood all of the terms of this Release and that I am voluntarily giving up substantial legal rights.