Volunteer Application

  • Volunteer Application

    NOTE: VOLUNTEERS MUST USE AND BE FAMILIAR WITH FACEBOOK AND MESSENGER. We only work on there for all communications. We are just so swamped we cannot do other communications at this time. FIELD volunteers are within our Southeastern Wisconsin Counties. Most ADMINISTRATIVE AND VIRTUAL volunteers, who work strictly online, can be from anywhere. ... We also need volunteers just for our EVENTS.

  • Application Notes:

    We know this is a long application and appreciate you taking the time to fill it out to better know you and where we fit together. The policies must be read and agreed to or the application is not completed and cannot be submitted. The application has not been sent unless you hit the SUBMIT button and get the confirmation page on our website. There are multiple pages to this application. You will receive a copy of your application in your email, also, after hitting SUBMIT. You may "Save" your work and return to finish later. The application is NOT submitted when you save it and we do not see your answers when saved.
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  • DOB*
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  • Are you volunteering for court mandated community service hours?*
  • Have you ever been convicted or fined for either/or: (a background check will be conducted.)*

  • Availability and Interests

    Your general availability for clerical, field, and event interests and/or specific events you are interested in helping with. WE NEED THIS FILLED IN IN FULL to know how we can see where you will be able to help and know how to approach our orientation call. Thank you.
  • Understand that dogs do not follow our home schedules. How important is it to you that a dog is caught safely and you want to help?
  • Areas of Interest:*

  • We request volunteers be available a minimum of a few hours a month. What is your general availability for volunteering in any given week?*

  • Do you have any of the following experience with dogs? This is informational and not a qualifying question. Select all that apply.*

  • Territories for field/events

    Which communities are you willing to help out in for field work or events? Select "All" if you're willing to help anywhere in a certain county. You can select as many as you'd like in as many counties as you'd like. These are NOT for virtual volunteering. Select "NONE" for each county if you are volunteering for virtual work. A choice MUST be selected to submit your application. ... Please note: we need volunteers involved in events to be successful in spreading the word about us and educating the public on keeping their pets safe. We rely on volunteers to help us during our busy festival/event season. Events are FUN. Please join us in at least one a season, and need everyone at our very own in Racine on September 27th.

  • Which counties are you wanting to help in for your selected areas of interest?

    Select the "All ..." option if you can help countywide, you do not need to choose all the individual areas if all are applicable. Just select the county or areas of a county you are able to help in. THESE MUST BE SELECTED for field role options. You may select as many as you'd be willing to help in.
  • Kenosha Territories of Interest, select all that apply.*
  • Racine Territories of Interest,*
  • Milwaukee Territories of interest,*
  • Waukesha Territories of interest,*
  • Walworth Territories of interest,*

  • Code of Conduct

    Read and Agree to all elements. ALL volunteers must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Submission is agreement to all elements of this code. This is needed whether you are volunteering for field, clerical, or events.
  • Code of Conduct*

  • I understand and agree to follow each of the above guidelines by providing my signature below.

  • Waiver and Release of Liability

  • I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH Billy's Posse, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.

    I certify that I am physically fit, will or have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in any activity I volunteer for or engage in, and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in any activity I have or will volunteer for or engage in.

    I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity.

    In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in these activities, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

    (A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from this activity, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Billy's Posse, Kristin Marie Wilson, Pamela Avery, and/or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;

    (B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.

    I acknowledge that they are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

    I acknowledge that this activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity. These risks are not only inherent to participants, but are also present for volunteers.

    I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity.

    I understand while participating in this activity, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

    The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

    I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

  • Volunteer Service Agreement

    You must initial and sign to verify you understand you are a 'volunteer' and will not be a compensated contractor or employee at any time and are not due any monies or other compensation for your activities with Billy's Posse, Inc.

  • This Agreement, made today by and between the Billy's Posse, Inc. and

    {fullName}, (DOB) {dob}, hereinafter referred to as “volunteer.”

     

    Whereas, volunteer intends to donate services to the organization listed above, and intends to accept the donation of volunteer services.

    NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, the parties hereto agree as follows:

    1. Volunteer agrees to donate services to the organization which may include the following: 

    · Driving/walking subdivisions, residential and in nearby business areas to assist in printing and handing out/posting flyers with information regarding said missing dog. If unable to give a flyer to any person, just have them take a pic of it with their phone so the information is being seen by as many individuals as possible.

    · Duties can also include the following – walking/driving for lengths of time, stakeouts, making and posting road signs, assist in setting trail cams, feeding stations, or trapping equipment needed for the dog. Also included is data entry, assisting in fundraising, posting on social media, attending monthly team meetings virtually /in person when feasible.

    >> PLEASE abide to the COVID-19 Mandates issued by Wisconsin. <<

    2. It is mutually and expressly understood that volunteer services shall be donated, and that said volunteer is not entitled to nor expects any present or future salary, wages, or other benefits for these voluntary services. 

    3. Volunteer agrees to follow the supervision and direction of any Board Member/Team Lead or other volunteers to whom new volunteer has been assigned to perform services, and to participate in any training required by the organization in order to perform the voluntary services. 

    4. Volunteer agrees that he/she will not be considered to be an employee of the organization, for any purposes. And therefore, is due no compensation of monies or other compensation at any time.

    5. Volunteer further understands that if volunteer is responsible for injuries to third parties or damages to their property while acting outside the scope of assigned volunteer duties, that said volunteer may be held personally liable for any monetary damages a court may award to the injured party. 

    6. It is further understood and agreed to by volunteer that the services rendered to the organization shall apply only in the case of liability arising out of the ordinary negligence that occurs during the scope of the volunteer’s services agreed to herein, and that in no way do any of these provisions apply for the benefit of volunteer, his/her heirs, executors or administrators in any action arising out of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other conduct on the part of said volunteer, which cause or may give rise to criminal liability. 

    7. Volunteer further agrees to notify the organization immediately of any incident that occurs or may occur within the knowledge of the volunteer, which gives rise to liability on the part of the volunteer of the organization. 

    8. I understand that my volunteer assignment will end when either the volunteer or organization terminates the agreement and that I will dedicate one hour per week providing volunteer services. 

    9. In the event that you may need to be inactive for a time, please contact the coordinator so they are able to delegate your duties to another volunteer until your stated date you are becoming active again. I also understand that my volunteer assignment may be terminated at any time by either party to this agreement. If you are not able to continue to volunteer, you would be expected to return all items that were given to you to assist in the dog search activity. 

    10. Volunteer understands that signing this Agreement in no way constitutes a contract obligating Volunteer to any duties and can be terminated at any time by either the Volunteer or Organization for any reason or no reason.

    11. Volunteer understands that signing this Agreement constitutes understanding and acceptance of all parts of the Application, Code of Conduct, and Agreement as worded. 

  • Agreement Dated*
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