VOLUNTEER APPLICATION & RELEASE

RELEASE

I, the above-named individual, agree to perform such work and tasks as may be required of me. I agree to abide by all of the policies and procedures applicable to volunteers and to work at the direction of the designated coordinator in charge on site. I understand and agree that working as a volunteer is a privilege that may be withdrawn at any time by the SPCA of Polk County with or without cause, at the sole discretion of the management of the organization.

Volunteers with the SPCA of Polk County are not entitled to compensation for any service rendered, including consideration for employment. Some of the volunteer work may be at times with animals that are unpredictable. As a volunteer, you should be aware that working with animals indoors and/or any outdoor or work situation, can be hazardous. On occasion volunteer services may expose you to potentially hazardous situations, including, but not limited to, bites, scratches, injuries sustained or exposure to diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. All volunteers are subject to the policies and supervision of the SPCA of Polk County supervisors/coordinators while at adoption sites and must be prepared to work at the direction of the organization's staff. On occasion, the inability of a volunteer to follow guidelines may result in the above organization being unable to place the volunteer for further service.

I hereby expressly release, discharge and acquit the SPCA of Polk County, and all of their officers, directors, employees, contractors, concessionaires, agents, assigns as well as partner businesses from any and all claims or liability, whether known or unknown, at law or in equity, arising from, in connection with or as a result of my work as a volunteer which may have arisen now or may arise in the future. Additionally, I expressly indemnify and agree to hold harmless the SPCA of Polk County and all of their officers, directors, volunteers, fosters, foster animals, contractors, concessionaires, agents, employees and assigns from any and all claims, whether general or specific, at law or in equity arising from or in connection with any work performed by me in any way connected with my volunteer work with the SPCA of Polk County, whether alleged to have arisen in whole or in part as a result of my negligence or the sole negligence of the SPCA of Polk County, their officers, directors, employees, contractors, concessionaires, agents and/or assigns. I agree that this release shall constitute a bar to recovery to any and all claims including those that may be brought on behalf of any minor on whose behalf I have signed on this form. I hereby give the SPCA of Polk County volunteers permission to take photographs of me and use my photos and likenesses in all forms and media without restriction or compensation. I hereby release and discharge the SPCA of Polk County volunteers and the SPCA of Polk County from any and all claims and liability arising out of the use of such photos.

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