Volunteer Waiver and Sign Up Form

I desire to work as a volunteer for FTB and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer. I understand the activities may include but are not limited to handling animals, cleaning cages, walking dogs, attending offsite adoption and fundraising events, participating in fundraising/food/supply drives, soliciting donations, working at the FTB SNIP Clinic,  assisting in the display and adoption of animals at various locations including but not limited to stores and festivals, transporting animals from one location to another (if of legal driving age and having a valid license and insurance) and other duties and activities as the need arises.

I hereby freely, voluntarily and without duress execute this Release under the terms below:

As a volunteer with Fixing the Boro, submission of this application indicates that I have read, understand, and agree to the following:

• I agree that the information provided in this application is accurate and true.

• I agree to keep all information concerning other volunteers, donors, adoptive families and anyone having business with FTB confidential at all times.

• I will treat all animals, volunteers and staff with respect and I will work as a team member.

• I have not been convicted of any crime against animals or children or a crime violent in nature.

• I will abide by all FTB policies and procedures and follow the directions/instructions of the staff.

• I agree to be supervised by the appropriate staff and will report any problems that arise directly to the volunteer coordinator or the staff member in charge.

• I understand the possible risk of bringing home illnesses from Fixing the Boro and or events to personal pets or vice versa and must have current vaccinations for my pets at home.

• I understand the potential safety risks of working with animals and that I may not bring friends or relatives with me while working at a function or a facility unless that person is my Parent or Guardian as deemed necessary.

• I authorize FTB to seek emergency medical treatment for me in case of accident, injury, or illness.

• I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Fixing the Boro, their Boards of Directors, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability whatsoever arising out of or related to my duties under this agreement or for any negligent act or omission by FTB, their Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees.

• If I fail to abide by the terms of this Agreement or am otherwise unable to meet the requirements of the volunteer program, which are subject to change by FTB from time to time, I understand that I will be terminated from the program. I also understand that I may at any time be removed from my position as a volunteer at the sole discretion of the event coordinator, the manager, or the volunteer coordinator.

• I agree when conducting any volunteer activities including but not limited to transporting animals, transporting supplies, transporting other volunteers or traveling to or from FTB events, that my vehicle will be properly licensed by the state of Georgia, I will have a current legal driver’s license and the minimum insurance coverage required by the state of Georgia.

• I agree with the FTB volunteer Code of Ethics. Should I display unprofessional, dishonest, disrespectful behavior or exhibit a lack of self-discipline, at any FTB event/function, I will be asked to leave the premises/event location. As a Fixing the Boro volunteer, I pledge to: Respect myself and others, keep safety in mind at all times, to communicate with staff, other volunteers and the public in a polite and professional manner, guard the welfare of all animals at all times and keep all commitments made to FTB. By volunteering, I am making a commitment to staff, other volunteers and animals to carry out, to the best of my abilities, the tasks I have pledged to perform.