In consideration of the KOKOMO HUMANE SOCIETY (KHS) delegation of volunteer assignments/services, I do hereby release, discharge and forgive KHS, its Board of Directors, KHS employees, KHS volunteers, KHS shelter partners, Sponsors and the City of Kokomo and Howard County from and against any liability, claims, injuries to person, death or damages that may be sustained or caused in the course of my duties as a volunteer for KHS – including the transportation of animals. This includes, but is not limited to, injuries sustained as a result of animal bites, scratches, diseases contracted from animals, injuries sustained due to falls or any other non-animal related, personal injuries and/or injuries caused while handling animals at the shelter or an off-site location.
In addition to the aforementioned risks, I agree that KHS will not be held responsible for any damage that may occur as a result of crates, carriers or other equipment used when transporting animals in my personal vehicle. I understand that all KHS representatives shall make every reasonable effort to load volunteer vehicles exercising prudent care. As such, I understand and accept all financial responsibility and/or liability that may result while transporting KHS animal/shelter animal(s) in a personal vehicle including damage resulting from animal(s) carriers/cages/equipment, and/or a vehicular collision of any kind, for any reason. I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless all the above-named parties from and against any and all such liability.
Furthermore, as a volunteer I confirm by signing below that:
• If I choose to transport animals, I have and will maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance while performing this volunteer task.
• I have disclosed to KHS management any personal restrictions, such as, but not limited to: a limit on how much weight I can lift, allergies to animals, pregnancy, immune-compromised health, and any other pertinent health issues that may put one’s health at risk due to the possible exposure of zoonotic diseases.
• I will immediately report any accidents or injuries to KHS management and follow all processes/procedures set forth by KHS as it pertains to volunteering and/or animal transport.
• I will follow KHS’s standards of conduct, dress, attendance and communication with patrons, volunteers, staff, board members, donors and sponsors while representing KHS in a volunteer capacity.
• I will observe the safety rules of KHS and will follow all policies/procedures set forth by KHS management.
I understand that my inability to adhere to rules/procedures, regulations and guidelines may result in my immediate termination as a volunteer at KHS.
I hereby acknowledge that this document has been signed for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and further, this document shall be binding upon the undersigned and his/her successors, assigns and personal representatives.