Belles Buds Rescue Volunteer Form

Emergency Contact:

How did you hear about us?

If under 18 years old, a parent signature is required:

Are you volunteering for School or Community Credit?

Are you volunteering to fulfil court‐ordered community service hours?

In which areas are you interested in volunteering:

Please tell us about any other ways you would like to help:

As a volunteer working with the dogs, I am expected to:

Dress respectfully (semi‐casual or semi‐professional appropriate) or attire with BBR logo. I accept that my clothing and shoes may become damaged and/or dirty while volunteering.

Conduct myself in a professional manner at all times when involved in BBR activities.

Report any abusive behavior, animal injuries or behavor concerns to the appropriate staff person.

Treat the animals with respect and kindness

Never handle an animal that makes me feel uncomfortable. I will not put myself, the animal or others at risk.

As a volunteer, I understand and agree that:

I am providing my services in a volunteer capacity without any expressed or implied
promise of salary or employment benefits.

Verbal or physical abuse to shelter volunteers or staff will not be tolerated.

My volunteer involvement may be terminated if I do not meet my commitment in an appropriate manner, or otherwise fail to adhere to the guidelines outlined on this form.

Working with animals may be dangerous and lead to serious injury, illness, or even death. As a volunteer you understand and agree to personally assume any and all of the liability and risk associated with volunteering for BBR. Further, each volunteer agrees to hold harmless BBR, its directors, officers, agents, employees and other volunteers from any responsibility or liability for any and all illness, injuries, or death which may occur as direct
or proximate result of their involvement with BBR.

I understand that as a volunteer I am responsible for understanding and abiding by the
information contained within this Volunteer Rules of Conduct form and any subsequent
form given to me by BBR.

Print Name:

Your

Date:

Welcome and THANK YOU for volunteering with Belle’s Buds Rescue! We
hope you find your volunteer experience rewarding, educational, exciting and
fun. You can have a HUGE impact the lives of homeless animals. The happy
wagging tails from our dogs is sure to touch your heart and bring you back for
more. Because of volunteers like you, our dogs are provided with the highest
level of care as they make the journey toward finding their forever homes.
Thank you again for your time and commitment!

Here is an abbreviated summary of the Waiver you signed:
As a volunteer, I understand that:

I should wear appropriate attire including semi-casual clothes or attire with BBR logos. My clothes and shoes may become dirty or damaged while volunteering.

Conduct myself in a professional manner at all times when involved in BBR activities

Treat the animals with respect and kindness

Report animal injuries, illness or behavior concerns to a staff member.

Never handle an animal that makes me feel afraid or uncomfortable.

Volunteers do not receive compensation.

Volunteering for BBR and/or working with the animals may lead to injury or illness and I assume all liability and risk associated with volunteering.

My volunteer involvement may be terminated if I do not meet my commitment in an appropriate manner, or otherwise fail to adhere to the guidelines outlined on this form.