Wildlife Nature Nurse Volunteer/membership form

Wildlife Nature Nurses Volunteer Form
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How did you hear about us? Type a name if you were referred.
Which type of Volunteer work are you interested in? Select all that apply!

Hands-On WildlifeRehabTransportation TeamFundraising TeamMarketing TeamEducation TeamExecutive Board of DirectorsOther
What Education and/or career back ground do you have that could help in this volunteer Opportunity?
What are you hoping to gain from volunteering with NNWR?
If you are interested in "Hands on Wildlife Rehab", this will be done from your home. Please answer the questions below.
Describe your experience with animals, both wild or domestic...
Describe the space you have available to rehab wildlife...
What caging or equipment do you have to rehab animals?...
What species do you have interest in rehabbing?...
Do you work outside the home? How many hours a day will they be left alone?
If you do work out side of the home, can you bring the animals in your care with you to your place of business? Or Do you have allowed time to leave work to go home and feed?

Please be sure that the email address provided is correct. There wqill be forms with important documents following this one. please make sure you read and understand these documents.
Wildlife rehabilitation as a profession is recognized and respected worldwide.

Nature Nurses Wildlife Rescue is an Ohio-based non-profit organization that supports the science and profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its practitioners. Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and temporary care of injured, diseased and displaced indigenous wildlife and the subsequent return of healthy animals to appropriate habitats in the wild.
Nature Nurses Wildlife Rescue’s Purposes:

To foster continued improvement of the profession of wildlife rehabilitation through
the development of high standards of ethics and conduct
To encourage networking and to disseminate knowledge
To encourage cooperation among public, private agencies and individuals in support of its mission
To foster respect for wildlife and natural ecosystems
To improve the care of wildlife in rehabilitation, and serve as a voice for the profession
Communication & Social Media Agreement

Nature Nurses Wildlife Rescue (NNWR) is growing into a highly visible public institution and a wildlife rehabilitation leader in Southwestern Ohio. As such, the release and communication of information are carefully coordinated and timed based on the needs of the organization. In addition, permit holders and volunteers have a shared responsibility to monitor the information we release on the internet (including images, video, and text).

NNWR respects the rights of staff and volunteers to express themselves as long as they do not jeopardize or harm the reputation or business of the organization. What you say, write and post is a direct reflection of you and NNWR and may very well help or cause damage to your, or NNWR’s, reputation.
Communication Guidelines:

All reporters or media representatives who solicit NNWR information, on- or off-the-record, are to be directed to Permit Holder or Member of the Board.

NNWR permit holders and volunteers have access to rehab areas not open to the public and are permitted to take images or videos of animals in these areas. These may be used for non-commercial, personal use, providing they do not defame NNWR, and are in accordance with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Discussion of internal NNWR business or any confidential or sensitive issues is prohibited at all times, including print or electronic media. This includes but is not limited to animal births or deaths, illnesses, finance, personnel, donation details, and husbandry issues. Even well-meaning comments/communication can inadvertently cause damage to NNWR if taken out of context. Do not use racial or other slurs, personal insults, obscenity, threats, or engage in any conduct that would not be acceptable in the workplace. We are a non-profit organization and our reputation is always of foremost importance.

NNWR logos may not be used without consent from a member of the Board.
Social Media Guidelines:

Rehabbers, Sub-permittees, and Volunteers are encouraged to create posts and social media content that portray the organization in a positive
manner; you will be expected to follow these guidelines:

Be respectful to the organization, permit holders, rescuers, partners, finders, donators, and volunteers.
Respect the organization’s confidentiality and proprietary information.
Comply with all other organizational policies, agreements, or verbal guidance, including those on the topics of ethics, code of conduct, confidentiality, photography/videography, and discrimination/harassment.
Check facts before creating a post.
When appropriate, make it clear that the views expressed in the post are yours alone and do not necessarily represent the views of NNWR.
Understand when a permit holder or Board member asks that topics not be discussed for confidentiality or legal compliance reasons.
Ask a Permit Holder or Board Member if you have any questions about what is appropriate to include in your social media post, blog, photo, or video. If you are unsure, ASK FIRST.
By signing below, I agree to abide by NNWR’s communication and social media agreement, and I understand that failure to do so may result in loss of privileges or removal from NNWR.*

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1. I understand that wildlife rehabilitation can be dangerous and involves exposure to potentially serious or life threatening injury or illness. I VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF ACCIDENT, ILLNESS, OR DEATH INVOLVED IN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION, OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY OF NATURE NURSES WILDLIFE RESCUE (hereafter, NNWR), AND AGREE TO WAIVE LIABILITY AGAINST, AND HOLD HARMLESS, NNWR, AND ANY AND ALL OF ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OR OFFICERS, THEREFORE. This waiver and agreement to hold harmless applies to any and all activities involving NNWR, and its individual members, and waives any claim against NNWR, and any and all individual members thereof, for actions including but not limited to caring for and handling animals, any act of capture, restraint, animal care, personal transportation, fundraising, social events, or any other activity connected with NNWR. I agree to provide my own insurance coverage. I agree that I will pay for my own medical treatment, or any other loss, for any damage, injury, or illness that may result from any action I take in connection with NNWR.*

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2. I agree that, should I fail to abide by any terms of this Waiver and Agreement, or any directive given to me by the Permit Holders or Board of Directors of NNWR, said Permit Holders or Board may, immediately and without notice to me, take any action they believe to be appropriate under the circumstances, including but not limited to immediate termination without notice of my volunteer and/or rehabilitation rights under this agreement, immediate communication of such termination to any affected agency or entity, and termination of my membership in NNWR. I expressly agree to waive any claim I may have should any such action occur.*

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3. I CONFIRM I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE WAIVER AND AGREEMENT. I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL PROVISIONS HEREIN. I am a competent adult more than eighteen years of age. By signing below, I agree to waive any potential claim against NNWR.*

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Membership types

. Nature Nurse: Described as a person raising wildlife for more than 48 hours. This member will be on a Nature Nurses permit as a sub permit holder or a Permit holder them self. A Nature nurse will be expected to be trained on rescue, rehabilitation and release of native Ohio wildlife. a Nature Nurse MUST read and understand the minimum standards governed by the Ohio Department Of Natural Resources. A membership fee of $25 will be paid upfront before supplies are obtained to assist you in rehabilitation.

. NNWR Volunteer: Described as a person that assists the nature Nurses in their attempts to rescue rehabilitate and release native Ohio wildlife. these persons DO NOT rehab animals themselves, but could have hands on activity while assisting Nature Nurses in their efforts. NNWR would like to see this person have at least 5 volunteer hours on a rolling calendar year January to January. There is a member ship fee of AT LEAST $3 a month OR a one time payment of $35.

. Non Member Sub of a Nature Nurse: This person receives no benefits from Nature Nurses Wildlife Rescue or their resources. They are only a sub permit holder of a Nature Nurse member with a permit. NO SUPPLIES WILL BE OBTAINED or perks received from NNWR that is offered to the other member levels. A one time fee of $45 will be Paid at the time of filling out the ODNR sub permit holder form OR Jan 1 for current subs that are not of another Nature Nurse member level.
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Wildlife Nature Nurses Volunteer Form