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  • All GAIN Clinic volunteers (as defined below) must complete this Volunteer Agreement prior to engaging in volunteer services on behalf of the organization. This document shall be signed by all GAI Clinic Volunteer" is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of compensation, beyond reimbursement, performs a task at the direction of and on behalf of Guam Animals In Need Spay/Neuter Clinic (aka the Lynn Raulerson Spay/Neuter Clinic at GAIN GAIN CLINIC VOLUNTEER A Clinic volunteer must be officially accepted by a Boonie Flight Project representative/scheduler, the veterinarians of the clinic, and/or the GAIN Executive Director. Unless specifically stated in a job description, volunteers shall not be considered as "employees" of the GAIN organization or GAIN clinic. A Clinic Volunteer works under direction of the designated volunteer coordinator of the clinic and/or the veterinarians of the clinic (and/or the Executive Director of GAIN if necessary

  • , In accepting a volunteer position with the GAIN Clinic, hereby

    1. General Conduct: The Mission of Guam Animals In Need and it's clinic (herein referred to as "GAIN Clinic" or "clinic") is to promote the care and well-being of animals on Guam. GAIN is a non-profit organization funded by tax payer dollars and private contributions. In order to effectuate the greatest level of public trust, volunteers are required to maintain the highest standards or ethical conduct and provide quality service. I shall conduct myself in the highest ethical and responsible manner while performing my volunteer duties which includes but is not limited to conducting myself in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner when acting in my volunteer capacity and dealing with the members of the public, other GAIN volunteers, employees and staff.

    2. Volunteer Position: I expressly agree that my services are being provided as a volunteer and that I am not an employee of GAIN or the GAIN Clinic, and as such, I am not entitled to salary, benefits, or any other actual or equitable entitlements under the laws of employment. I agree that the GAIN Clinic may, at any time, with or without cause terminate this volunteer relationship. Immediate grounds for termination include, but are not limited to: misconduct or insubordination, theft of property or misuse of GAIN resources, abuse or mistreatment of animals, staff or other volunteers, failure to abide by the clinic's policies and procedures, or failure to satisfactorily

  • perform assigned duties. Likewise, I may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate my volunteer relationship with the clinic.

    3. Media/Public Statements: I shall not make any written or verbal communications on behalf of GAIN or the Clinic, or hold myself as a representative or spokesperson of GAIN or the Clinic to any member of the public without any consent of the clinic veterinarians and/or GAIN Executive Director. I shall defer any and all requests for interviews and/or statements directly to the managing veterinarian or GAIN Executive Director.

    4.Fundraising/Finances: I shall abide by the "Fundraising Policies and Procedures" if I accept donations of any form on behalf of GAIN/GAIN Clinic. I understand that donations include but are not limited to: - Financial contributions, given by way of cash or check Supplies of any kind given with the intent of use by the Clinic or GAIN shelter In-kind donation in the form of services or supplies In receiving a donation, I shall generate, or cause to be generated a receipt for said donation, a copy of which shall be given to designated Clinic volunteer or shelter Office Manager of the shelter (or Executive Director I agree that only the veterinarians and/or GAIN Executive Director will decide on the expenditure of the funds donated. I further agree that any and all requests for the shelter or clinic's information and/or finances shall be made officially in writing to the GAIN Executive Director, and that any and all inquires for grants in which the GAIN clinic financial information is required, GAIN Executive Director approval shall be mandatory.

    5. Reporting of Donations: I shall report and relinquish any and all donations to the designated Clinic volunteer or shelter Office Manager (or Executive Director) within twenty four (24) hours of receipt. But in no event may Istore any donations at any other location other than the GAIN Clinic or GAIN shelter main office.

    6. Appropriate of Resources: I shall not use any of the Clinic or shelter's information, finances, supplies, or property for personal use. I shall not remove or cause to remove any property from the Clinic or Shelter, including but not limited to records, documents, food, supplies, trees and shrubs, fixtures, fences, and any other property that does not belong to the, without the knowledge of the Executive Director. I shall not accept cash or check donations without reporting said donation, and I shall accurately represent the purpose and source of any and all donations.

    7.Reporting of Violations: I shall report any violations of the above rules to either the designated Clinic volunteer, a veterinarian, or Executive Director.

    8. Assumption of Risk: am voluntarily participating in the activities of GAIN and it's Clinic with full knowledge of the risks and dangers involved and hereby agree and accept any and all risks of injury, death, or damage to myself and/or my personal property. As a volunteer, I may come into contact with and interact with animals, and such work entails risk of personal injury due to proximity to animals, dangerous equipment, driving, and other considerations. These include, but are not limited to: being bitten, clawed, tripped, and possibly exposed to diseases. I further understand that volunteer activities may include, but are not limited to: strenuous psychical activity, walking in rugged terrain, and heat exposure. I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm of these activities and release GAIN and it's clinic, its successors, and assigns, from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from participation in any activities with GAIN and it's Clinic.

    9. Release of Liability: I expressly agree to release and hold harmless GAIN, it's Clinic, its officers, employees, agents and representatives from any responsibility or liability for personal injury, including death and damage to or loss of property that I may incur due to the negligence of GAIN, it's Clinic, its officers, employees, agents, and representatives or others while at the GAIN shelter or it's Clinic or otherwise engaging in activities to benefits GAIN/GAIN Clinic which may be located off the shelter premises but specifically for GAIN/GAIN clinic benefit i.e. fundraiser, events, etc pursuant this agreement.

  • 10. Conflict of Interest: As a recipient of public funds, GAIN/GAIN Clinic has certain fiduciary duties and reporting requirements with respect to its financial allocations. If, at any time, I deem that I may have a conflict of interest between serving the needs of GAIN/GAIN Clinic and my personal needs, and/or I have an issue of certain with GAIN/GAIN Clinic's general statement of commitment, I shall inform my direct supervisor.

    I agree to abide by the above Volunteer Agreement rules and regulations.

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