Volunteer Application

It is a normal part of It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary procedure to perform personal reference checks on the suitability of new personnel due to the nature of the work. This standard is equally applicable to volunteers in that voluntary staff is treated with the same seriousness and consideration given professionals.

I have applied to be a volunteer for It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary and that upon acceptance into the volunteer program, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

That will follow and abide by the procedures, policies, and training presented to me for participation in the Volunteer Program, and will take any comments, complaints or other suggestions regarding the Program directly to Madonna Stewart or Michael Elan.

That neither this agreement nor my participation in the Volunteer Program shall be interpreted or give rise to an employee/employer relationship between myself and It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. I understand I am not an employee while participating in this Volunteer Program, and will receive no compensation or other employee benefits.

That I understand that the behavior of domestic animals is at times unpredictable and that some domestic animals are capable of inflicting property damage, serious personal injury and even death. I am well aware of the risks of handling domestic animals, and with such understanding, I hereby waive, release and forever discharge It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc., its employees, agents or trainers, from any and all claims (whether present or future) arising out of the my participation in the Volunteer Program.

That I have read and understand this entire Agreement, specifically the release of liability and acknowledge that participating in the Volunteer Program shall be at my sole risk. I further agree that if any portion of this agreement is held invalid, the remainder thereof will continue in full legal force and effect.

By submitting this form, I authorize It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. to conduct a personal reference check and to verify any of the above information for purposes of acceptance to the volunteer program.  I understand that this application does not guarantee acceptance to It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary volunteer program.  If accepted, I agree to adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures of It's Meow or Never Animal Rescue & Sanctuary.