Please read the following volunteer agreement very carefully and provide all requested information. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Volunteers@purrfectpals.org.

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* 1. My name is:

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* 2. My email address is: 

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* 3. I am interested in volunteering at these locations (choose as many as you are interested in):

This contract is intended to indicate the seriousness with which we treat our volunteer program, and the commitment you are making in agreeing to volunteer for Purrfect Pals.

Instructions: Read each of the following items carefully and then enter your initials into each box. At the bottom, you will be asked to enter your full, legal name, as your "digital signature" before submitting this contract to Purrfect Pals. Upon receipt of the contract, Purrfect Pals will be in touch to get your started as a new volunteer!
I am aware that the commitment required to volunteer at Purrfect Pals is an important one, and I willingly take on this responsibility by committing to the following:

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* 4. I acknowledge that I am aware there are certain risks involved with working with animals, including but not limited to bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases and allergic reactions. I am also aware that there may be risks involved with using certain cleaning products while performing certain duties for Purrfect Pals. I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Purrfect Pals and its staff and agents from any and all claims, causes of actions or demands, of any nature or cause connected with my volunteer duties and agreement. This might include costs, attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by Purrfect Pals in connection with my volunteer services based on damages or injuries which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way. Such damages or injuries might include, but are not limited to: animal bites, accidents, injuries and personal property damage.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 5. I am responsible for the time I am scheduled and I will contact the Lead Volunteer or Staff person and the Google Group if I need to miss my shift for any reason.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 6. If a last-minute emergency prevents me from working my shift; I will call and talk with or leave a message for the Lead Volunteer or Staff person as per my assignment.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 7. I will comply with the Purrfect Pals attendance policy, which states that more than three 'call-ins' (Unreplaced absences with prior notification to the Volunteer Coordinator or Lead Volunteer) or one 'no-show' (Unreplaced absence with no notification) may result in termination of my volunteer services.

IF YOU AGREE, PLACE INITIALS IN THE BOX.

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* 8. I am responsible for logging my volunteer hours into the Volunteer Binder or Computer provided.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 9. If, at any point, I decide not to continue volunteering with Purrfect Pals, I commit to giving a 2-week notice to the Manager of Volunteers, the Manager of Foster Programs, or the Lead Volunteer at my Offsite location.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 10. I commit to reading all manuals and written instruction provided to me, and to follow all instructions given to me.  I agree that I will ask staff or lead volunteers if I have any questions regarding instructions.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 11. I commit to communicate with the Manager of Volunteers or Lead Volunteer about any concerns that I have about my volunteer experiences.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 12. I commit to conducting myself in a responsible and professional manner, and to fully represent Purrfect Pals’ policies when interacting with the public, and deferring to a staff member if I ever encounter questions I cannot answer.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 13. I relinquish PetSmart/Petco or any third-party agency associated with either of these two affiliations from illness or injuries during volunteer shifts while in the adoption room/center.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 14. I certify that I have voluntarily agreed to participate in the Volunteer Program with Purrfect Pals, whether onsite or offsite locations or events. I am aware that this program will involve exposure to animals and hereby release Purrfect Pals from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in the volunteer program.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 15. I understand that public relations are an important part of volunteering at Purrfect Pals. I therefore, agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors to allow Purrfect Pals to use any photographs or video taken of me for use in public relations efforts.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 16. I certify that I will keep confidential any personal information about the public, adopters, staff or volunteers I may come to learn in the course of my duties as a volunteer.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 17. I certify that I will abide by Purrfect Pals’ policies and procedures as explained to me by a staff member including but not limited to the volunteer adoption policy and Purrfect Pals’ safety procedures, and that failure to follow these policies can result in the termination of my service as a Purrfect Pals volunteer as outlined in the Volunteer Manual.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 18. I certify that I will follow all safety procedures outlined in the manual and presented to me during training. This includes, but is not limited to, practicing safe animal handling and reporting any cat-related or other type of injury to a staff person/ lead volunteer immediately. I also understand that it is my responsibility to share any concerns about the safety and/or adoptability of a particular animal with a shelter staff person or shelter manager immediately.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 19. I certify that I will update my personal information (e-mail and phone numbers) if they change, and acknowledge they will be shared with other current volunteers for scheduling and communicating purposes only.

IF AGREE, ENTER INITIALS IN BOX.

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* 20. I understand that Purrfect Pals reserves the right to terminate my volunteer status as a result of any of the following:
-Any Abuse or mistreatment to any person or animal
-Failure to comply with Purrfect Pals policies, rules, and other regulations.
-Unsatisfactory attitude, work, or appearance. 
-Any other circumstances which, in the judgement of shelter management, would make my continued service as a volunteer contrary to the best interest of Purrfect Pals.

IF YOU AGREE, PLEASE INITIAL THE BOX BELOW.

The staff at Purrfect Pals agrees to accept the services of this volunteer, and in our commitment to the volunteer, we agree to do the following:

·         To provide adequate information and training for the volunteer to be able to meet the responsibilities of his/her position.  We will provide a general orientation, initial basic training and/or on-the-job training as needed and as time allows.  We will also provide a written manual (available electronically and as a hard copy if wanted) and instructions on procedures during training.

·         To provide the support necessary to assist the volunteer with adjusting to intense and emotional work, and to include the volunteer as a highly valued member of our team.  We will do this by providing an orientation that promotes an opportunity to share our philosophies and the purpose of our mission, and to acquaint the volunteer with the core issues of the nonprofit cat rescue.  We will try our best to provide support to the volunteer in our routine interactions on the job.

·         To be available and able to discuss issues of concern to the volunteer, either in person or via email or telephone. To promote an environment of open communication.

·         To treat the volunteer as a team member of Purrfect Pals staff, equally responsible for the fulfillment and success of our goals and mission.

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* 21. I understand and agree to all the contract terms I have initialed above.

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* 22. Please enter your full name.

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* 23. Please enter today's date (format MM/DD/YYYY).

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* 24. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must enter their name here.

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