Volunteer Form

I hereby release and forever discharge Thrive Animal Rescue, Inc., it's employees and agents, and any other person acting on their behalf, from any responsibility or liability, even if caused by the negligence of the organization, it's employees or agents, or any other person acting on their behalf, for any loss, injury or damage to myself, others, my property, or my equipment, occurring in connection with my participation as a Volunteer with Thrive Animal Rescue. I further hearby agree to idemnify and hold Thrive Animal Rescue, Inc., it's employees and agents, and any other person acting on their behalf, from and against any loss, claim, injury, or damage to any and all persons and property, including, without limitation, it's employees and agents, audits or their property, arising in connection with my participation as a Volunteer with Thrive Animal Rescue.  I agree that I will not sue, prosecute, or in any way make a claim against Thrive Animal Rescue for my injury to me or damage to my property resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by an employee, agent, volunteer or contractor of Thrive Animal Rescue or other people as a result of my volunteer duties. I agree that this Waiver and Release of Liability protects and is for the benefit of Thrive Animal Rescue of San Diego, and also for its affiliates, and their respective employees, officers, directors, consultants, interns, volunteers, licenses, and all others acting on their behalf. I also agree that I may not make any claim or take any action against any of those affiliates or individuals that I could not make or take against Thrive Animal Rescue itself. I fully and forever release and discharge Thrive Animal Rescue from any and all actions, cause of action, claims, liabilities, or demands I have or may have in the future, whether known or unknown, for injury, illness, death or damage arising out of or related in any way to my volunteer duties.

I understand that Thrive Animal Rescue does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Thrive Animal Rescue, Inc., beyond what may be offered freely by Thrive Animal Rescue in the event of injury or medical expenses incurred by me. 

I hereby release and forever discharge Thrive Animal Rescue from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my participation as a Volunteer with Thrive Animal Rescue.

I understand that the services I provide with Thrive Animal Rescue, include caring for and having contact with approved dogs. As a Volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and release Thrive Animal Rescue from all liability.  I understand there are risks and dangers associated with working with wild, feral and domesticated animals, including but not limited to bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans), and allergic reactions. I also understand there may be risks involved with exposure to certain chemical cleaning products while performing my volunteer duties. I fully understand and accept those risks and dangers. I fully assume all risks involved with my volunteer activities, and acknowledge that they are acceptable to me. I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities. I also agree to follow the rules and safety instructions as given by Thrive Animal Rescue employees and volunteers authorized to act in a supervisory capacity.

As a Volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of any state I volunteer for Thrive Animal Rescue in, as well as the State of California. If any part of hereof is held invalid, the balance shall nonetheless continue with full legal force and effect.  As a Volunteer, I agree to read and abide by all of Thrive Animal Rescue's Volunteer guidelines, and I further acknowledge that any infraction of these rules will result in immediate dismissal from the Thrive Animal Rescue's Volunteer services. I am aware that this is a contract between me and Thrive Animal Rescue and that it waives legal rights that I may have now or in the future and releases Thrive Animal Rescue and others from claim for damages. I have carefully read this waiver and release of liability. I fully understand its contents and accept it of my own free will. If I am under 18 years of age at the time of registration, my parent or legal guardian has completely reviewed this Waiver and Release of Liability, understands and consents to its terms, and authorizes my participation.

I agree that Thrive Animal Rescue may use my name, and pictures, photographs, or video and/or sound recordings of me on television, on radio, on the internet, in emails, and in stories, news articles, advertisements, or other written or digital materials. I agree that such uses may include education, advocacy, and fundraising. I consent to and authorize, in advance, such use and agree that Thrive Animal Rescue does not have to notify me of such use or provide me with other consideration for such use. I waive any rights of privacy and/or publicity I may have in connection with these uses.