Animal Rescue, Inc. Volunteer Application

Animal Rescue, Inc. Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Animal Rescue, Inc.! The mission of ARI is to place stray, homeless and abandoned animals in their forever homes. Any animals that are not adopted live their lives as part of the ARI family. Volunteers are needed during every step – care, adoption, fund raising and more!

Volunteers play an integral role at Animal Rescue, Inc. The hundreds of animals under our care have so many needs to be met — we could not possibly do it without the help of our volunteers. If you have some extra time and love to give, we can use your help!

Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Persons younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and must be 15 years or older. If under 18, the parent or guardian needs to fill out this form.

STOP. If you are required to complete court-ordered community service, do not fill out this form. Please fill out our community service inquiry form here.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN THIS APPLICATION, we encourage you to view the details about available positions here.
Personal Information
Select where you'd like to volunteer*
How many hours would you like to volunteer each week?*
Would you be a short- or long-term volunteer?*
A short-term volunteer would be someone who could volunteer for the summer, etc.
Name*

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Address*

Street Address

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Email Address*
Date of Birth*

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Are you currently employed?*
If employed, please list your job position:*
Are you completing this form because you're required to complete community service for your school, church or other organization? Please note you should not complete this form*
Please note you should not use this form if you're required to complete court-ordered community service.
I have experience with *
I have the following special skills or interests*

Minor Information

Fill out this part of the form if you're applying for a child to become a volunteer. Children must be 15+ years old and be accompanied by an adult to volunteer.
Child's Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to you
Child's Date of Birth

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I acknowledge children must be at least 15 years old and will need to be supervised by me, an adult volunteer, at all times. I understand a representative of Animal Rescue, Inc. cannot supervise this child.

Medical Information
I (or my child) has/have the following allergies or medical conditions*
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Emergency Contact

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Health Note: You are required to meet with a volunteer coordinator to discuss any physical conditions you may have or medications you may taking that could affect your blood clotting function or immune system. This could include conditions; but not limited to, taking blood thinners, aspirin therapy, any autoimmune diseases, HIV, hepatitis, chemotherapy or immune system depressants. A release from your physician may be required in order to best protect you from injury.

Tetanus Advisory: You are strongly encouraged to have a current tetanus vaccination to protect yourself in case you are cut, scratched or are otherwise injured in such a way that a tetanus infection could harm your health.
Check "I agree" if you read and understand the "Health Note" and "Tetanus Advisory" above.*

I agree.

General and Specific Release for Volunteer Service

Please read the following release.
1. I am here on my own volition. No one is demanding that I participate in any activity at Animal Rescue, Inc. (“Sanctuary”). My role at the Sanctuary is as a member of a support group and I will look to a staff member for direction when I have completed my task.

2. I will be participating in varied activities that will include constant or intermittent interaction with animals. I will be participating in a variety of support activities that could also include maintenance and/or repair of facilities within the Sanctuary.

3. I will disclose any physical or psychological limitations to the staff before participating in any activity. Since I will be interacting with animals, both healthy and sick, big and small, and may also be lifting, carrying, moving or otherwise engaging in physical behavior, I will be respectful of my limitations and inform the staff immediately of those limitations.

4. I will not be compensated for my efforts nor am I an agent or contractor of the Sanctuary. Animal Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the States of Maryland and Pennsylvania. As such it is grateful for the assistance provided by volunteers like me who are willing to perform varied tasks for no compensation. I will refer all persons seeking to conduct any business at the Sanctuary to a staff member.

5. I will be legally and financially responsible for my own acts and omissions relating to the service I am voluntarily providing to the Sanctuary.

6. I agree to allow pictures of myself (or my child, if under 18) to be used, without compensation, for the purpose of promotion and publicity related to Animal Rescue, Inc.

7. In exchange for the privilege of participating in the activities at the Sanctuary, I agree that neither myself not my family, nor any legal guardian, heir or assignee will sue or make claim or attach the property or the Sanctuary for any injury or damage resulting from any act or omission whether the injury or the damage occurs by act of negligence or any other act by human, by physical condition or by animal. I understand that I am releasing the Sanctuary from all claims, demands, or actions that I, my family, my heirs or any legal guardian, assignee or legal representative may have now or may have in the future for any injury or damage resulting from my participation in the activities at the Sanctuary.

8. I am fully aware that I am assuming any and all risks associated with the activities at the Sanctuary. I am fully aware there are many risks and dangers involved in participation in the activities at the Sanctuary and I agree to accept the consequences of such risks including but not limited to risk of injury, death and damage to personal property. If I do not fully understand the risks I will consult with a staff member immediately.

9. Any controversy or claim relating to this Release Agreement will be settled in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment on the award as rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the award.

10. This release agreement will be governed by and interpreted by the laws of the States of Maryland and Pennsylvania.

11. I have read the Release Agreement and fully understand that I will relinquish all claims or actions known now or in the future against Animal Rescue, Inc. I am of legal age and legally competent to sign this agreement. I am signing this document of my own free will and void of any influence of an Animal Rescue, Inc. staff member.
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Animal Rescue, Inc. Volunteer Application

Personal Information

Minor Information

Volunteering

Medical Information

General and Specific Release for Volunteer Service