This agreement is entered into with Animal Shelter Relief rescue (hereinafter ASR) jointly by the undersigned in order to permit the Volunteer to participate in the ASR Volunteer Program. This Agreement is for the benefit of ASR and each of its staff members, employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives (known individually as an “Indemnitee” and collectively as “Indemnitees”).

Volunteer represents and warrants that Volunteer has current medical insurance coverage and agrees to be responsible for any and all billings and debts incurred with respect to such medical treatment or services.

ASR feels it is important to have a tetanus vaccination before joining the volunteer team. I understand that because I handle animals, it is important to discuss being vaccinated against tetanus with my physician. I release Animal Shelter Relief rescue from all responsibility that may occur because of my not pursuing this matter further, and I understand whatever decision I make is at my own risk.

Volunteers represent and warrant that each of them has the authority to enter into this agreement.

Volunteers have been advised that the activity of working with rescue animals is hazardous and involves contact with animals that are unpredictable. As such, ASR cannot be held liable for injuries or accidents that may occur as a result of working with the animals. Volunteers understand that the following are some, but not all, of the risks associated with working with ASR:

Bites or scratches from dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, reptiles, and birds Being knocked down or pulled excessively by a dog Injuries relating to wrist/hand/fingers from a dog leash Slips/trips/falls. Flea/tick bites or ring worm infestation Internal or external parasites Zoonotic illnesses (human illness contracted from animals) Animal illness exposure to animals at home Injuries related to lifting animals, food, litter, or equipment Injuries caused from grooming equipment-such as clippers, shears, driers, etc. Exposure to cleaners, latex gloves, bleach, and parasite control products. Exposure to or incidents relating to the public (outbursts, inappropriate contact) Exposure to or incidents relating to the volunteers (outbursts, inappropriate contact) Loss of personal property damage to clothing from animals, cages, chemicals, etc.

Volunteers are aware that injuries, loss of or damage to personal property, and death may occur as a result of Volunteer’s participation. Volunteers agree that ASR and Indemnitees shall not be held responsible or liable for any personal injury or other injury, including death; damage, loss, or expense to Volunteer or his/her property, whether or not such injury, death, damage, loss, or expense is caused by negligence of ASR, any Indemnitee, or a third party. I understand that if I am injured while acting as an unpaid member of the volunteer staff, that I am not covered by California State Worker’s Compensation Law. My services to ASR are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a Volunteer, and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation, or other payment of any kind whatsoever. My services are furnished without any employment-type benefits, including employment insurance programs, worker’s compensation accrual in any form, vacations, or sick time.

Volunteers and their heirs, executors, and administrators agree to hold harmless each Indemnitee against any and all manner of legal actions, such as suits, debts, claims, or liability of any kind incurred while the Volunteer participates for ASR. On behalf of myself, and my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, I hereby release, discharge, and indemnify and hold harmless ASR and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, causes of action and demands of any nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my Volunteer activities on behalf of ASR.

Volunteers fully, completely, and unconditionally waive and release each Indemnitee from all rights, liabilities, duties, claims, charges, demands, actions, damages, costs, attorney fees, or expenses of any kind that Volunteers may have now or in the future against ASR or any Indemnitee relating to participation with ASR.

Volunteers represent and warrant that he/she is physically and mentally fit to safely work with animals and public for ASR. Should an accident or other medical emergency, injury or illness occur while participating with ASR or while Volunteer is en route to or from ASR-sponsored events and ASR staff or Board members are unable to timely reach Emergency Contacts for medical authorizations, then Volunteer hereby gives consent for ASR staff or Board members to authorize necessary hospitalization and medical treatment, including but not limited to, injections, anesthesia, surgery, and medication.

ASR feels it is important to have a tetanus vaccination before joining the volunteer team. I understand that because I handle animals, it is important to discuss being vaccinated against tetanus with my physician. I release ASR from all responsibility that may occur because of my not pursuing this matter further, and I understand whatever decision I make is at my own risk.

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable in any way, it shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible and all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.