1. I fully understand that my services are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity and I agree to provide my services to PAWS strictly as a volunteer. I understand that I will receive no compensation, salary, employee benefits or payment of any kind for the services I render.
2. I will never strike an animal, or handle or treat an animal in such a way that it would be construed as rough or abusive. I will always exercise compassion and care with the animals.
3. I will be punctual and conscientious, conduct myself with dignity, courtesy, and consideration for others, and strive to make my work professional in quality.
4. I will purchase and maintain appropriate Volunteer attire and maintain a well-groomed appearance for all Volunteer assignments.
5. I will volunteer at least 8 hours per month for at least 6 months.
6. I will abide by all PAWS policies, regulations and procedures.
7. I will be supervised by the Director in charge of volunteers or designee and report to the director any ideas, constructive comments, or problems that arise.
8. I will keep confidential all information acquired in the course of my volunteer service.
9. I authorize PAWS to seek emergency medical care in case of accident, injury or illness and to contact the emergency number on this application.
10. I fully understand and agree to assume all risks involved in any and all duties that I perform for PAWS in my volunteer capacity. Such duties might include, but are not limited to, animal handling, clinic assistance and other volunteer duties.
11. I fully understand PAWS/PARC handles large numbers of animals on a daily basis. The temperament of these animals is often unknown. I agree to hold PAWS harmless for any injury(s), ie. dog bites, cat bites, scratches, etc. which I might sustain from handling animals during the course of my volunteer duties.
12. If I fail to abide by the terms of this agreement, I will be terminated from the program at the sole discretion of PAWS.
