This is a legal document – please read carefully and be sure you understand it before signing.
I,
, have voluntarily applied to assist Delilah's Second Chance Rescue and/or its affiliates (hereinafter referred to as The DSCR) with the work referenced in the Position Description(s) for my volunteer role(s), and as specified in the Volunteer Agreement I signed.
By applying for and performing this volunteer work, I agree as follows and have initialed each item to indicate that agreement:
I am aware that this is a contract between me and The DSCR and that it waives legal rights that I may have now or in the future and releases The DSCR and others from claims for damages.
I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE TASKS INVOLVED. I AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INJURY AND ILLNESS.
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 anddangers.
I fully assume all the risks involved with my volunteer activities and acknowledge that theyare 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 DSCR employees and volunteers authorized to act in a supervisory capacity.
I agree that I will not sue, prosecute, or in any way make a claim against The DSCR for injury tome or damage to my property resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, volunteer or contractor of The DSCR or other people as a result of my volunteer duties.
I fully and forever release and discharge The DCSR from any and all actions, causes 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 agree that The DSCR may use my name, and pictures, photographs, or video and/or soundrecordings 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 The DSCR 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.
I agree that the rights I am giving up and agreements I am making apply equally to me and tomy heirs, successors, assigns, guardians and legal representatives. I agree that none of those individuals may make any claim or take any action that I could not make or takemyself. Delilah’s Second Chance Rescue, 4298 SW Carl Street, Port St Lucie, FL 34953 | 630-294-8484 delilahs2ndchance@outlook.com
I agree that this Waiver and Release of Liability protects and is for the benefit of Delilah’s Second Chance Rescue, and for its affiliates, and their respective employees, officers, directors, consultants, interns, volunteers, licensees, 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 The DSCRitself.
I intend to fully and voluntarily waive any rights I have as described in this Waiver and Release of Liability. To the extent that legal consideration is required for this Waiver and Release of Liability to be effective, I agree that I have received good, valuable and sufficient consideration by being permitted by The DSCR to provide volunteer service and to receive training and instruction.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND ACCEPT AND SIGN 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.
