Volunteer Application

Please answer the questions below:

Must have had a tetanus shot within the last 10 years before working with animals.

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Volunteer Agreement

By clicking the submit button I hereby agree to accept a position in a voluntary capacity as a volunteer for the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS (herein after referred to as HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS), I understand that the term voluntary means the way in which actions or services are rendered to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS. Such actions or services are rendered to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS with generous and charitable motives. No liability whatsoever will be incurred by the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS to anyone who performs voluntary actions or services. I understand that the term volunteer means a person who freely chooses and renders services to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS in a voluntary capacity.

• 1. I fully understand and agree that my services are provided strictly in a volunteer capacity.
• 2. I fully understand and agree that I am providing my services to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS strictly as a volunteer
• 3. I fully understand and agree to provide my services to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS as a volunteer in a volunteer capacity without any express or implied promise of salary, commission or payment of any kind whatsoever.
• 4. I fully understand and agree to provide my services to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS as a volunteer in a volunteer capacity without any employment-type benefits, including but not limited to employment insurance programs, workers compensation accrual in any form, or sick, holiday, or annual leave time.
• 5. I fully understand that the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS handles large numbers of animals of unknown temperament on a daily basis. I agree to hold the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS harmless of any injury(s) or disease(s), which I might sustain from handling the animals during the course of my volunteer duties.
• 6. I fully understand and agree to assume all risks involved in any and all duties that I perform for the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS. Such duties may consist of, but are not limited to, animal handling, custodial work, kennel staff assistance, and other foreseeable duties.
• 7. I agree to familiarize myself with the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS policies and procedures. I will fully comply with both the letter and the spirit of these procedures.
• 8. I fully understand that the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of animals under its care. I agree to strictly adhere to these standards in my voluntary capacity at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS
• 9. I fully understand and agree that either for failure to fully comply with any and all of the obligations outlined in this Volunteer Agreement, or for any reason whatsoever, while performing my voluntary services to the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS in a voluntary capacity, the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS at its sole discretion, may immediately terminate my volunteer services.

Release

• 1. I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS harmless for any and all damage to my personal property while performing as a volunteer in a volunteer capacity any and all duties for the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS.
• 2. I recognize that in handling animals at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS in a volunteer capacity there exists a risk of injury or sickness, including personal injury or harm. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS, its agent, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands, or any nature or cause connected with my Volunteer Agreement. This might include connection with my volunteer services based on damages, which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way. Such damages or injuries might include, but are not limited to, animal bites, accidents, injuries, and personal property damage.
• 3. I understand that public relations is an important part of volunteering at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS. I agree, therefore, on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors to allow the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS to use any photograph or video recording taken of me for use in public relations efforts. Any photographic or video imagines I produce, in a voluntary capacity, will become the sole property of the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS and, as such, they may use them in any way they see fit. The HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS will use reasonable efforts to notify me but such notification is not a condition of use under the auspices of the HUMANE SOCIETY OF EAST TEXAS.

By submitting this form I acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms and conditions of the forgoing volunteer agreement and release and that I will comply with the same.