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Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Before you complete the application, please carefully read over our requirements.

Must have a VALID State Issued ID.
Must be 18 or older. No exceptions.
Must possess the following mental, emotional, and physical capabilities.

Reasonable accommodations can be made and will be taken into consideration.

This application is not for court-ordered community service. Please contact our front office for more infomation.

Physical Capabilities

Ability to traverse unpaved, uneven, rugged and sometimes slippery or muddy terrain.
Average vision (with/without correction) to move safely around and to be able to observe animal body language without difficulty. Must be able to read signs/tags around the property.
Ability to hear calls of alarm such as audible warnings.
Ability to speak and effectively communicate with other volunteers, employees, and members of the public.
Ability to deal with strong and unpleasant odors, fleas, feces, etc.
Ability to cope with a loud environment.
No known concerns about tolerating exposure to zoonotic diseases such as ringworm and mange.

Mental Capabilities

Ability to understand, remember and follow instructions and procedures.
High level reading, writing, spelling and communication skills (Ex: understand words such as 'quarantine').
Possess problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to receive, incorporate and sustain instruction and feedback.
Possess a professional and positive attitude with solutions rather than excuses when approached with challenges.

Emotional Capabilities

Ability to cope with a highly emotionally charged environment and in the presence of animals who are homeless and/or have been abandoned.
Ability to understand West End's policies and positions regarding companion animals and other key animal welfare issues and an ability and willingness to appropriately and accurately represent those policies when interacting with the public or otherwise representing West End.

Physical, Mental & Emotional Capabilities for Animal Interaction and Handling

Ability to cope with unexpected behavior without assistance or constant supervision.
Ability to be aware of potentially dangerous situations when working with animals; ability to remain calm with animals who are upset, behave sensitively and confidently, and show fair judgment and act appropriately in these situations.
Average strength to assist with lifting small to medium size animals (up to 50 pounds).
Ability to hear if an animal is growling or making sounds indicating fear or pain.
High level of manual dexterity to leash/harness animals.
Quick reflexes and ability to use hands simultaneously (ex: open cage door while handling an animal).

Completion of our Volunteer Application and orientation indicates that you believe you possess these basic capabilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us prior to submitting your application.

In consideration for being permitted to participate as a volunteer with the Humane Society of Chaffey Community Inc, d/b/a West End Shelter for Animals (herein referred to as "WESA"), I hereby agree to assume full responsibility for any personal injury, death, or property damage suffered by me or sustained by my property as a result of, or in connection with, my participation as a volunteer. I acknowledge and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WESA (including its employees, officers, agents, and volunteers) from any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, and costs, including legal fees, arising from or related to any injury, death, or property damage suffered by me as a result of my volunteer activities. This includes any injury, death, or damage arising out of the negligence of WESA or its representatives.

I further agree that I will not initiate or pursue any claim, lawsuit, or legal action against WESA (or its employees, officers, volunteers, or agents) for any death, personal injury, or property damage, however caused, arising from my participation as a volunteer, regardless of the location or circumstances of the event.
In addition, I hereby release, discharge, and forever hold harmless WESA (and its employees, officers, agents, and volunteers) from any and all actions, claims, demands, or liabilities arising from or in connection with my participation as a volunteer. This release is intended to discharge WESA (and its representatives) from any liability for damages, whether caused by the negligence of WESA or its representatives, to the extent permitted by law.

I acknowledge that the behavior of domestic animals is inherently unpredictable and that some animals may cause serious injury, death, or property damage. Understanding these risks, I voluntarily choose to assume all risks associated with handling domestic animals and release, indemnify, and hold harmless WESA and its representatives from any and all liability for injuries or damages I may suffer in connection with my volunteer activities, even if those injuries or damages result from the negligence of WESA or its representatives.
I also acknowledge that WESA does not provide financial reimbursement for any medical attention needed as a result of injuries sustained during my volunteer work, and that I am solely responsible for securing and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage. I understand that in the event of an emergency, WESA has my permission to call for medical assistance, including an ambulance, or to seek emergency medical treatment if deemed necessary by WESA or its representatives.

I understand and agree that this Release of Liability, Indemnity, and Waiver is intended to be legally binding on me, my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. I confirm that I am over the age of 18 and that I have read, fully understand, and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions of this document. My electronic signature shall be deemed the legal equivalent of my handwritten signature for all purposes.

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