This is a Volunteer Agreement and a Waiver and Release of Liability executed on the Date below by the Volunteer (see Name of Volunteer below) and if applicable in conjunction with the parent or legal guardian of the Volunteer (see Name of Parent/Guardian below), in favor of CHESAPEAKE CATS AND DOGS, INC., an animal rescue organization, their directors, officers, and agents, collectively known henceforth as CCAD.
I hereby freely, voluntarily and without duress execute this Release under the terms below:
Release and Waiver
I do hereby release and forever discharge, hold harmless and indemnify CCAD and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, suits and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereinafter arise from my activities with CCAD.
Medical Treatment
I do hereby release, hold harmless, indemnify and forever discharge CCAD from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise because of any first aid, treatment, or services rendered in connection with my activities with CCAD.
Assumption of Risk
I understand that the activities include work that may be hazardous, including but not limited to, handling frightened animals, cleaning feces, urine and vomit, bites and/or scratches, moving cages and crates, bending, stooping, lifting, walking dogs, transporting animals, transporting equipment and other activities involved in the handling of animals or setting up for events. I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in the activities and release CCAD from all liability of injury, illness, death or property damage or loss resulting from the activities directly or indirectly and shall forever hold harmless and indemnify CCAD from the same.
Additional Volunteer Liability Waiver Stipulations
If accepted as a volunteer with the CCAD, submission of this application indicates that I have read, understand, and agree to the following:
• I agree to keep all information concerning other volunteers, donors, adoptive families and anyone having business with Chesapeake Cats and Dogs confidential at all times.
• I will treat all animals, volunteers and staff with respect and I will work as a team member.
• I have not been convicted of any crime against animals or children, or a crime that is violent in nature.
• I will abide by all Chesapeake Cats and Dogs policies and procedures and follow the directions/instructions of the Shelter Manager and staff.
• I agree to be supervised by the appropriate staff and will report any problems that arise directly to the manager or staff member in charge.
• I understand the possible risk of bringing home illnesses from CCAD and or events to personal pets or vice versa and must have current vaccinations for my pets at home.
• I authorize CCAD to seek emergency medical treatment for me in case of accident, injury, or illness.
• I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chesapeake Cats and Dogs, their Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability whatsoever arising out of or related to duties under this agreement or for any negligent act or omission by Chesapeake Cats and Dogs, Inc., their Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees.
• If I fail to abide by the terms of this Agreement or am otherwise unable to meet the requirements of the volunteer program, which are subject to change by Chesapeake Cats and Dogs from time to time, I understand that I will be terminated from the program. I also understand that I may at any time be removed from my position as a volunteer at the sole discretion of the Shelter Manager and management team.
• I agree to the CCAD volunteer Code of Ethics. Should I display unprofessional, dishonest, disrespectful behavior or exhibit a lack of self-discipline, at any Chesapeake Cats and Dogs, Inc. event/function, I may be asked to leave the premises/event location.
As a CCAD volunteer, I pledge to:
Respect myself and others, keep safety in mind at all times, to communicate with staff, other volunteers and the public in a polite and professional manner, guard the welfare of all animals at all times and keep all commitments made to CCAD. By volunteering, I am making a commitment to staff, other volunteers and animals to carry out, to the best of my abilities, the tasks I have pledged to perform.
By signing below, I, the Volunteer and if applicable, the parent/guardian, have read, understood, and executed this Release as of the date written below.