In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer at The Voorhees Animal Orphanage, I agree to the following terms and conditions, intending to be legally bound by them:

1.  I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs of the Voorhees Animal Orphanage while I am considered an active volunteer.

2. I agree to be supervised by the Voorhees Animal Orphanage Shelter Director or designee and will work as a team member with all volunteers.

3.  I will treat all animals, other volunteers, the staff and the general public with dignity and respect.

4. I agree to volunteer for a minimum of one hour per week for a minimum  of three months unless I am terminated from the program. If I am unable to fulfill my regularly scheduled hours, I will provide 24 hours advance notice to the shelter staff and arrange for rescheduling.

5. I understand the potential safety risks of working with animals and that I  may not bring friends or relatives with me while volunteering at the shelter unless they have gone through the required volunteer orientation.

6.  I agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Voorhees Animal Orphanage,  its Board of Directors, officers and employees harmless from and against any claims, lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, costs or expenses whatsoever arising out of or related to my duties under this agreement or for any negligent act or omission by the Voorhees Animal Orphanage.

7. 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  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 Executive Director, the Volunteer Coordinator or other Senior Managers.

 Signature of Applicant* ______________________ Date: ____________________

 *Applicant MUST be 16 years old or older to volunteer at the Voorhees Animal Orphanage *Applicants UNDER the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent at all times.

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