Volunteer with Us
Volunteer Health:
*Highly recommended to keep current every 5 years if working with animals*
In consideration of being a Volunteer of Wildlife Wonderland, Inc (hereinafter “WLW”), with regard to its services, activities, events, and programs; I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, resulting directly or indirectly, which I might incur as a result of said Volunteering. I, my heirs, and legal representatives forever release, waive, and discharge WLW, its agents, employees, officers, directors, other volunteers, representatives, and affiliates from any and all responsibilities or liability for any injury, death, or damage to myself, including those caused by their negligent act or omission or any other acts. In further consideration of being a Volunteer of WLW with regard to its service, activities, events and programs, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly promise not to sue, agree to hold harmless, indemnify and waive any claim I may have against WLW, its agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, representatives, or affiliates for injury, damages or death that I may sustain as a result of said participation.
I understand that as a volunteer of WLW, I will be working with injured, ill, and orphaned animals. I assume all risk associated with volunteering with WLW, including but not limited to, the risk of injury or disease transmission from the animals. I understand that there is always a risk of injury and/or property damage involved when working with animals, especially during activities related to rescuing, handling, transporting, and rehabilitating, and I agree to assume any and all such risks. I understand that I am to exercise a high degree of attention in carrying out my volunteer duties, and in doing so may still be subject to illness, injuries, and damage.
I understand that the activities that I, as a volunteer, will participate in and that the animals that I will care for may be dangerous and have the potential to cause serious or grievous injuries, including bodily harm. I understand that I will be in contact with a variety of wildlife. I understand that as with most animals they may act in an unpredictable manner to sounds, movements, other people or animals, that could result in injury. On behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin I waive all claims for damages and injuries sustained by me or my property that I may have against the aforementioned and released party to such activity.
I assume any risk, and take full responsibility, and waive all claims of personal injury, death, or damage to personal property associated with WLW, its agents, employees, officers, directors, volunteers, representatives, and affiliates.
I also certify that I am responsible for discussing my volunteer service with WLW with my medical doctor and all recommended vaccinations by my medical doctor are my responsibility to obtain and maintain.
In connection with my participation in the services, activities, events, and programs of WLW, I consent of the use of my photograph and video or other likeness in the promotional and other materials of WLW without payment or other consideration made to me.
I understand as a volunteer of WLW I will be in contact with animals that are, but not limited to, educational ambassadors, orphans, and injured. I understand that photos and videos are permitted with educational ambassadors while at events only. No other videos or photographs are permitted unless otherwise specified by the Director of Animal Care or supervising FL licensed wildlife rehabilitator. As a volunteer of WLW I understand that photographs and videos are for my own viewing and are not to be shared on social media platforms or for any other use unless approved by WLW.
It is the policy of WLW that volunteers may not disclose, divulge, or make accessible confidential information belonging to, or obtained through their affiliation with WLW to any person, including relatives, friends, and business and professional associates, other than to persons who have a legitimate need for such information and to whom WLW has authorized disclosure. Volunteers shall use confidential information solely for the purpose of performing services as a volunteer for WLW. This policy is not intended to prevent disclosure where disclosure is required by law. Volunteers must exercise good judgment and care at all times to avoid unauthorized or improper disclosures of confidential information. Conversations in public places, such as restaurants, elevators, and airplanes, should be limited to matters that do not pertain to information of a sensitive or confidential nature. In addition, volunteers should be sensitive to the risk of inadvertent disclosure and should for example, refrain from leaving confidential information on desks or otherwise in plain view and refrain from the use of speaker phones to discuss confidential information if the conversation could be heard by unauthorized persons.
I have read the above and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above as shown by my signature below, which serves as proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional WAIVER AND RELEASE of all liability to the full extent of the law. I understand that by signing the waiver I am giving up considerable future legal rights. I sign the agreement voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee.
If volunteer is under the age of 18:
As legal guardian of the above volunteer, I consent to all the above conditions.
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