Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Dubois County Humane Society!

All volunteers must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 16 years of age 
• Commit a minimum of 4 hours per month long-term. *Exceptions apply for Dog Day Out activities 
  Must never have been convicted of any crimes related to sexual misconduct, assault/battery, theft, or animal- or child-related offenses such as cruelty or neglect.
• Have an approved volunteer application on file 
• This Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the undersigned
  volunteer ("Volunteer") and the Dubois County Humane Society, an Indiana nonprofit organization ("DCHS").
• 1. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
  I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating as a volunteer for the Dubois County Humane Society. I understand that the
  nature of volunteer activities at DCHS may involve physical activity, contact with animals, exposure to animal waste, cleaning
  chemicals, and other potential risks.
  2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
  I understand that volunteering at DCHS involves certain risks, including but not limited to, injuries from animal bites or
  scratches, zoonotic diseases, allergic reactions, slips and falls, and other personal injuries or property damage. I assume full
  responsibility for any and all risks of personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death that may occur while volunteering for
  DCHS.
  3. RELEASE AND WAIVER
  I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless DCHS, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and other volunteers from
  any and all claims, demands, damages, causes of action, or liabilities of any kind, whether known or unknown, arising out of or
  related to my volunteer work for DCHS.
  4. INDEMNIFICATION
  I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DCHS, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against
  any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), or judgments arising out of or
  resulting from my acts or omissions in connection with my volunteer activities for DCHS, including any claims made by third
  parties.
  5. MEDICAL TREATMENT
  I hereby authorize DCHS to seek emergency medical treatment for me in case of an accident or injury. I understand that I am
  responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a result of such treatment.
  6. CONFIDENTIALITY
  I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary or sensitive information that I may be exposed to during my volunteer
  work with DCHS.
  7. PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE
  I grant DCHS the right to use my image, likeness, and voice in photographs, videos, or other media taken during my volunteer
  activities for promotional or educational purposes, without compensation.
  8. MINORS
  If the Volunteer is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign this Agreement on behalf of the minor.
  

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