Volunteer Agreement
By signing Above, I hereby accept a position as a Volunteer with Furkids, upon the following terms, conditions and undertakings:
Terms and Conditions
My services to Furkids are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a Volunteer, and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation, or other payment of any kind whatsoever.
My services are furnished without any employment-type benefits, including employment insurance programs, worker’s compensation accrual in any form, vacations or sick time.
I will familiarize myself with and abide by Furkids’ policies, procedures and Volunteer Code of Ethics. I understand that Furkids expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of animals under its care. In my capacity as a Volunteer, I agree to strictly adhere to all of these standards.
Release
I understand that the handling of animals and other volunteer activities on behalf of Furkids may place me in a hazardous situation that could result in injury to me or to my personal property. On behalf of myself and my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Furkids and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, causes of action and demands of any nature, whether know or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my activities on behalf of Furkids.
Volunteers are the lifeline of our organization. Whether you stuff envelopes, cuddle with cats, feed and water, clean the shelter, foster animals, work with feral animals or do any other tasks for Furkids, you are making a positive contribution in the lives of animals
As a Volunteer representing Furkids, your conduct and interaction with the staff, other volunteers and the public is expected to always be professional; and courteous. In volunteering you are making a commitment to both our staff and our animals to carry out, to the best of your abilities, the tasks you have pledged to perform.