Volunteer Application

HSMSC Volunteer Agreement
I hereby agree to act in a voluntary capacity as a volunteer for the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. As a volunteer of the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County I agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions:

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I fully understand that my services are provided strictly in a volunteer capacity with no compensation for services rendered. *
I fully understand that as a HSMSC volunteer I will conduct myself in a friendly and courteous manner when communicating with staff, volunteers and members of the public. *
I fully understand that when handling animals at HSMSC that there is a high expectation that it will be done in a kind and humane fashion and agree to immediately report any circumstance of mistreatment of animals to a staff member. *
I agree to comply with all posted signs when interacting with animals and comply with all safety rules and regulations. I understand that these rules may be individual to an animal or may be across the board for all animals. *
I agree that I will not attempt to walk or socialize animals that are outside of my training color level. *
I fully understand that any information, documents or records relating to HSMSC to which I become privileged to see will be handled in a confidential and private matter and that volunteers are specifically prohibited from discussing any aspect of HSMSC records and cases with any representative of the media. *
I fully understand that volunteers are not authorized and therefore restricted to speak on behalf of HSMSC. As a volunteer, I may not publicly discuss anything that I learn in the course of volunteering that is not public information, including but not limited to not-ready animals, intake decisions, euthanasia decisions, employees, board of directors, or any HSMSC-related matters outside of what is shared through official HSMSC communications. “Public discussion” is defined as speaking to news media, commenting on news media websites or social media, posting on social and digital media: Facebook, Twitter,or blogs, whether affiliated with HSMSC or not. All media inquiries should be referred to the Executive Director or Marketing/Communication Manager. *
I agree not to engage in public discussion that disparages HSMSC, its decisions,actions, board members, or staff. “Public discussion” is defined as speaking to news media, commenting on news media websites or social media, posting on social and digital media: Facebook, Twitter, or blogs, whether affiliated with HSMSC or not. *
I fully understand that any form of verbal or physical harassment to any individual on HSMSC grounds or on HSMSC social media will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to disparaging or abusive words, phrases, slurs that relate to race, religion,gender, disability, sexual orientation as outlined in the Volunteer Manual. *
I fully understand that the possession and/or use of drugs or alcohol and/or the possession of unauthorized weapons or dangerous materials on HSMSC grounds will result in immediate termination. *
I fully understand that I must sign Waiver of Liability prior to start of volunteer service. *
I understand that I must be 18 years or older to participate in the Volunteering Program without needing my parent or legal guardian's signature on my volunteer waiver. *
By signing here, I agree to above Terms & Conditions and acknowledge receipt of the Volunteer Manual and agree to follow the policies and procedures therein while acting as a volunteer for HSMSC. *
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By writing your name here, you are agreeing to the above liability waiver. *
It is understood and agreed that this Waiver of Liability and Agreement to Indemnify is intended to be binding on me and my heirs,distributes, legal representatives or assignees. I certify and represent that: (a) I have read and understood this Waiver and Release of Liability, (b) I am over the age of 18, and (c) I am fully competent and capable of signing this Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Agreement to Indemnify. *
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HSMSC Volunteer Agreement