Volunteer

• That I shall not appear for volunteer service under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• That if I drive a vehicle to the volunteer site or during the course of my volunteer work, my personal vehicle insurance provides adequate insurance coverage.
• That any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures or recordings taken of me may be used for publicity purposes for the Peterborough Humane Society.
• The Peterborough Humane Society may send me email announcements of additional fundraising event volunteer opportunities and sign me up to receive the E-Newsletter. I can choose to opt out of receiving such emails by checking the Opt Out box below

I pledge to uphold professional and ethical standards in respect to all information with which I come in contact with during my volunteer engagement with the Peterborough Humane Society. I pledge that all information will be held in strictest confidence to ensure the anonymity and safety of all who are affiliated with the Peterborough Humane Society.

This applies to matters relating to:

• • Animals and/or donors associated with the Peterborough Humane Society
• • All business of the Society presently in force, or future projected affairs and activities under consideration by the Peterborough Humane Society.

I waive and release any and all claims for myself, my heirs, my next of kin, executors, administrators and assigned representatives against the Peterborough Humane Society and any other sponsor or organization involved, from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, or injury including death or incapacity, however caused, including any claim or liability arising from the negligence of the Peterborough Humane Society and its agents (employees, students, volunteers) arising out of, or in the course of, my participation as a volunteer for which I choose to participate. This Release and Waiver extends to any and all claims, foreseen and unforeseen, known or unknown.

I agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY the Peterborough Humane Society from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in volunteer activities with the Peterborough Humane Society.

I understand that as a volunteer with the Peterborough Humane Society I am NOT covered by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and that, as a result, I am not entitled to make any claims for compensation pursuant to the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.

I agree not to make any statements, written or verbal, that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the personal or business reputation, practices, or conduct of the Peterborough Humane Society and its agents.

I confirm that I have read and understood this agreement prior to signing it, and I am aware that by signing this application I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives may have against the Peterborough Humane Society.