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Prospective Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hope For Life Rescue. We are grateful that you are choosing to donate the gift of your time to help the animals in our care. Volunteers help strengthen the heart of our rescue by supporting both the animals and the daily work that keeps our facility running. From giving our animals more one on one time, enrichment, and comfort to helping with every day tasks that our small team juggles, volunteers play a meaningful role in creating the safe, clean, and caring enviornment we want every animal here to experience.

Our rescue operates out of two buildings that are in close proximity to one another and function together as one facility, along with the support of our foster network.

Before getting started, please click the link below to view our Volunteer Overview. It explains what volunteering looks like with us, where things are, and the ways we need help.

Volunteer Overview

Age Requirements

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to help wth general volunteering inside the facility.

We do offer limited opportunities for those under 18. This includes kitten and puppy socializing as long as  they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. These sessions are posted through our Snuggle Squad sign ups linked below.

Snuggle Squad

Snuggle Squad sign ups are not available every day and depend entirely on the animals we have in the building. We post these sign ups on our Facebook page, but you can also save the link above to check for updates. Please make sure to check the date on the sign up form. We update it when new slots become available, but older dates may still appear. Confirm that you are signing up for the correct day before submitting.

Before You Visit

Please take a moment to review the Volunteer Overview before your first visit. It goes into greater detail about volunteering, answers questions you may have, and helps make the introduction smoother when you arrive. We are always happy to answer any additional questions and show you more of the facility so you feel comfortable and prepared.

Once you have finished filling out the volunteer form, you are welcome to come in and get started!

Thank you again for choosing to volunteer with us. Your support means a lot to our team and to every animal in our care.

I hereby freely and voluntarily agree to this Release and Waiver of Liability. I understand that volunteering at Hope For Life Rescue involves working with and performing tasks within an active rescue environment. I acknowledge that handling domestic animals carries certain risks, and that caution must be taken when interacting with animals who may be stressed, fearful, ill, or unfamiliar with me. I release, discharge, and hold harmless Hope For Life Rescue, Inc., from any and all liability, claims, and demands of any kind, whether known or unknown, that may arise from my volunteer activities with Hope For Life Rescue, Inc. This includes, but is not limited to, interacting with animals, assisting with tasks inside the facility, walking dogs, cleaning, or being on the premise. I understand that this waiver covers any injury, personal illness, death, or damage to personal property that may occur as a result of my participation as a volunteer, whether caused an animal's behavior, the condition of the facility, the actions of others, or unforeseen circumstances. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Hope For Life Rescue harmless from any loss, liability, damage, or cost that may result from such incidents.
I understand that if I am injured or become ill while volunteering, Hope For Life Rescue staff may provide basic first aid or seek emergency medical assistance for me if needed. I hereby release and forever discharge Hope For Life Rescue, Inc., from any claims that may arise from such treatment or assistance, including decisions made in good faith to obtain emergency care. I understand that I am responsible for any medical expenses resulting from injury or illness that occurs while volunteering.
I understand that working with animals in a rescue environment involves inherent risks. Animals may be fearful, stressed, sick, injured, or unfamiliar with me, and their behavior may be unpredictable. By choosing to volunteer, I willingly assume all risks associated with interacting with the animals and participating in volunteer activities at Hope For Life Rescue.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and fully understand the contents of this volunteer agreement, including the Release and Waiver of Liability, the Medical Treatment Consent and Waiver, and the Assumption of Risk. I understand that this is a legally binding document and that I am agreeing to it voluntarily and of my own free will.
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