Volunteer Guidelines
Note: If you are under the age of 18 years old a parent or legal guardian must sign.
Volunteer Guidelines
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You must be 18 years or older to Volunteer at West Valley Humane Society without a Parent/Guardian waiver;minimum 16 years old unattended with Parent/Guardian waiver; minimum 8 years old with Parent/Guardianwaiver and fully present Parent/Guardian at all times.
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Volunteers are responsible for following the volunteer tier system. If you are caught handling animals or tasksabove your tier system without prior approval by the volunteer coordinator you may be asked to leave thevolunteer program.
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If you are caught goofing off or using inappropriate language, you will be asked to leave.
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If you are found to be harassing WVHS staff, vendors, customers, or clients, you will be terminated and no longerallowed to do community service at WVHS.
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If you are dressed inappropriately you will be asked to go home and change.a. The following are not approved attire: Tank tops, shorts, open-toed shoes and/or flip flops, hats, sweatpants, leggings, gang related clothing, any clothing that shows undergarments.
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Absolutely no drugs or alcohol are allowed on WVHS property. If you are suspected of being under the influenceof any intoxicating substance, you will be dismissed and not be allowed back.
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You must sign in and out each time you arrive and/or leave the shelter.
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You are required to report any injuries to a manager at the time of the injury. If you sustained an injury outside ofyour volunteer time at WVHS, please let a manager know and we will determine if you will need to be cleared byyour doctor before continuing at WVHS.
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The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited outside of approved break areas.
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If you are asked a question by a customer or fellow volunteer, please refer them to the front desk staff.
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West Valley Humane Society will not be responsible for any personal items left behind, stolen or broken. It is recommended that personal items not be brought into the shelter.
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As a volunteer you are expected to treat all animals of any kind in or outside of the shelter with respect. You willnot harm, cause harm, or intentionally allow harm to come to any of the animals you interact with.By signing this document you are agreeing to the terms and conditions listed above and agree to adhere to them.
Group Event Release of Liability and Waiver
This Release and Waiver of Liability is executed by the undersigned on the date indicated below. By signing, the undersigned releases West Valley Humane Society, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Idaho, along with its directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any and all liability. The undersigned wishes to provide volunteer services to the West Valley Humane Society and engage in activities related to supporting the organization and the animals in its care.
The event attendee understands that the scope of attendee’s relationship with West Valley Humane Society is limited to a singleevent and that no compensation is expected in exchange for services provided by the attendee; that West Valley HumaneSociety will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment, and that the attendee is responsible for his/herown insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of attendee’s services to West Valley Humane Society.
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Waiver and Release: I, the attendee, release and forever discharge and hold harmless West Valley Humane Societyand its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in lawor in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to West Valley Humane Society. I understandand acknowledge that this Release discharges West Valley Humane Society from any liability or claim that I may haveagainst West Valley Humane Society with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damagethat may result from the services I provide to West Valley Humane Society or occurring while I am attending an eventwith West Valley Humane Society.
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Insurance: Further, I understand that West Valley Humane Society does not assume any responsibility for or obligationto provide me with financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disabilitybenefits or insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, death or damage to my property. I expressly waiveany such claim for compensation for compensation or liability on the part of West Valley Humane Society.
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Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge West Valley Humane Society from any claim whatsoeverwhich arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered inconnection with an emergency during my attendance at West Valley Humane Society.
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Assumption of risk: I understand that the services provided during the event at West Valley Humane Society mayinclude activities that may be hazardous to me, including, but not limited to animal bites and scratches, infections arisingfrom animal bites and scratches, exposure to cleaning and disinfecting solutions, involving inherently dangerousactivities. As an attendee, I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and release WestValley Humane Society from all liability for injury, illness, death or property damage resulting from time spent at theevent at West Valley Humane Society.
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I grant and convey to West Valley Humane Society all rights, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images,video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by West Valley Humane Society in connection withattending an event at West Valley Humane Society.
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Attendee expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of theState of Idaho, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State ofIdaho. Attendee agrees that in the event that any provision or clause of this Release shall be held to be invalid by anycourt of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remainingprovisions or clauses of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.
By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly andvoluntarily.
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