BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION I agree to the following:
- I will abide by all of the policies and procedures of PAWs.
- I understand that I may at any time, with or without cause, be removed from my position as a volunteer at the sole discretion of PAWs.
- I understand and acknowledge that the animals and other volunteers at PAWs are counting on my dedicated participation.
- While volunteering with PAWs, I may have access to confidential, proprietary, and/or trade secret information belonging to the PAWs, including but not limited to name, address, financial information, donors, fellow volunteers, and foster and adoptive families. I agree to keep all of this information strictly confidential and refrain from using it for my own purposes or from disclosing it to anyone outside of PAWs. I agree that, upon conclusion of my volunteering period, I will immediately return to PAWs all of its property, equipment, and documents, including electronically stored information. I understand unauthorized disclosure of confidential or privileged information is a serious violation of this policy and I will be subject to appropriate discipline, including removal/dismissal. By clicking below, I express my understanding and intent to comply with this disclaimer, willingly and voluntarily.
- I understand and acknowledge that, although every attempt will be made to ensure my safety, animals are by their nature, unpredictable in behaviour. Accordingly, as a volunteer, I agree to the following conditions: I hereby agree to hold PAWs, its Officers, Directors, Employees, and Volunteers forever harmless for any damage to personal property or any injury whatsoever that I may suffer as a result of my volunteer activities with PAWs. This includes, but is not limited to, bites, scratches, and communicable illnesses or pests contracted from any animal. I am aware that as a volunteer of PAWs, I am acting as a representative of PAWs and agree to act responsibly at all times by maintaining a professional demeanor and protecting the rescued animals from any harm while they are in my possession or care. I am 18 years or older. I understand and acknowledge that this waiver applies to any and all events and volunteer opportunities that I attend as a volunteer for PAWs.
Paws Across the Water Inc. ("PAWs") is a Canadian Not-for-Profit Corporation. Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for our organization.