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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary, Inc. volunteer! Please complete the profile below, read the volunteer position description and sign the volunteer waiver. Bring the completed profile, waiver to your scheduled volunteer orientation/tour. Thank you.
Personal Information: (Information is for Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary, Inc. Use Only)
Date Completed: ______
Name: ______
Date of Birth: ______
Mailing Address: ______
City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______
Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______
Email Address: ______
Emergency Contact Person: ______
Emergency Contact Person Phone number: ______Cell: ______
Relationship: ______
Are you currently a student? Yes: ____ No:____
If so Where: ______
Are you currently employed? Yes: ____ No: ___
When was your last Tetanus shot? ______(If less than 5 year you will be required to get an updated TETANUS SHOT and provide documentation)
Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes: ____ No: ____
Driver’s license number? ______
Please choose the program(s) that you would like to help with.
___Animal Care ___Construction ___ Enclosure Repairs
___Events/Booths ___Forestry/Landscaping ___Fundraising Events
___ Grant Writing ___Veterinary Care ___ Other
Please indicate skills and training you have to offer.
___ Carpentry/Construction ___ Dog Training (with wolf dogs/wolf hybrids
___ Event planning ___Forestry/Landscaping ___ Fundraising
___ Grant Writing ___Maintenance ___ Mechanic/Car repair
___ Photography ___ Other
Please answer the following question so we may get to know you a little better.
How did you hear about us and our volunteer opportunities?
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Have you had any previous experience as a volunteer with wolf dogs/wolf hybrids? If so, with what
Organization, and what type(s) of volunteer work did you do?
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Why have you chosen to volunteer at Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary?
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What do you hope to gain from being a volunteer with us?
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What are some of your hobbies and interests? Are you involved with any other clubs, organization, or associations? ______
What type of pets do you have? ______
What type of work experience do you have related to the volunteer position you are interested in?
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Would you do other volunteer job/work other than what you are interested in? Yes: ___ No:____
Do you have any physical limitations, medical conditions, or allergies that we should be aware of?
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On average, how many hours a day, week, or a month can you commit to the sanctuary?
Hours per day: ____ Hours per week :____Hours per month: _____
What day(s) of the week do you prefer?
Sun: ___ Mon: ___Tue: ___ Wed: ___ Thurs: ___ Fri: ___ Sat: ___
Are you willing to make a six month commit? Yes: ___ No:____
If no why? ______
Is there any other information you would like to share of provide to us you think will be helpful or we should know about you? ______
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Volunteer Signature Date Volunteer Printed Name
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______Please read the following carefully and sign______
Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary, Inc. Agreement Terms and Conditions
The words Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary, we, us, ours, I, and S.O.W.S refers to Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary, Inc.
- You have read and are in agreement with the mission, goals, and services of S.O.W.S. You have read and will be abide by the volunteer position descriptions. You will follow the directions and supervision of S.O.W.S. staff and will not challenge or disregard tasks or direction therein.
- Your services to S.O.W.S are provided strictly in a volunteer capacity as a volunteer, and without any expressed or implied promise of salary, compensation or other payment of any kind whatsoever. You are not an employee of S.O.W.S.
- Your services are furnished without any employment-type benefits, including employment insurance programs, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation, vacation, or sick time.
- You will familiarize yourself and comply with S.O.W.S. policies and procedures applicable to volunteers. In particular, you fully understand that S.O.W.S. expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of all the animals under our care. You will adhere strictly to these standards in your capacity as a volunteer.
- You will hold absolutely confidential any and all information that you may see concerning animals, staff, donors, donations, and volunteers. You agree not to seek or obtain confidential information or share to anyone, business, family, or friends including but not limited to any social media (such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, Etc.) about any donations received of where we receive donations from. You understand that an intentional violation of confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, including you dismissal as a volunteer at S.O.W.S. and/or possible legal action will be taken.
- You will always at all time conduct yourself in a professional manner.
Acknowledgment & Assumption of Risk
S.O.W.S. maintains high levels of training and employs experienced animal handlers and activity leaders. However, volunteer activities may involve risks, hazards, and dangers. Some risks are inherent in the activities and cannot be eliminated or reduced. These inherent and other risks, hazards, and dangers can cause injury, property damage, illness, mental or emotional trauma, disability, or death. You understand that S.O.W.S. does not want to frighten you or reduce your enthusiasm for these activities, but we believe that it is important for you to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the risks.
Some, but not all of these risks, hazards, and dangers include: physical injury from animals, bites, scratches, clawing, allergic reactions, animal and air borne illnesses. S.O.W.S. staff must make various judgements and decisions as we conduct activities in changing environments. The judgments are, by the nature, imprecise, and subject to error. Consequently, there are risks involved in decision making and conduct, including, without limitation, the risk that a S.O.W.S. representative and/or employee may misjudge an animal.
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You understand that the above description of risk is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risk, hazards and dangers may result in injury, danger or other losses and even death. You
acknowledge that S.O.W.S. staff is, and have been available, should you have further questions about the nature and physical demands of these activities and the risks , hazards, and dangers associated with these activities. You understand that presence of S.O.W.S. personnel is no assurance of your safety or the lessening of these risks.
Your participation in these activities/tasks is purely voluntary and you may choose to participate in spite of and with knowledge of the risks involved. Therefore, you assume and accept full responsibility for yourself, for those risks identified here and for those risks not identified, and for all injuries, death, property loss or expense suffered by yourself and them, resulting from those risks, and resulting form your own negligence.
Assumption of Risk, Release & Indemnity Agreement
You yourself and on behalf of yourself and your children, parents, heirs, executors, administrators, representative, and any family member agree to release, indemnify and defend S.O.W.S. its officers, employees, and representatives with respect to all claims, liabilities, losses, suits or expenses (including costs and attorney’s fees) made or brought by anyone arising out of any injury, damage, death or any other loss in any way connected with you our your child’s participation/volunteering for S.O.W.S. activities or use of S.O.W.S. equipment or facilities. This Agreement includes any losses claimed to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of S.O.W.S.
You understand and you agree here to waive all claims against S.O.W.S. , and you agree that neither you, nor anyone acting on your behalf, can or will make a claim, file a lawsuit or any type of judgment of any kind against S.O.W.S. as a result of any but not limited to injuries, death or any other losses suffered by you now or anytime in the future.
You agree that this and all other aspects of your relationship with S.O.W.S. are governed by Ohio State law. Further, any mediation, suit, or other proceeding arising out of relating to your participation in S.O.W.S. activities/tasks, must be filed exclusively in the State Of Ohio, and Ohio State Laws shall apply.
You also agree that if you, or your child, asserts a claim or file(s) a suit against S.O.W.S., you will pay and/or reimburse all costs and attorney’s fee incurred by S.O.W.S. in defending that claim or suit, if the claim or suit is dismissed or withdrawn, or to the extent a court determines that S.O.W.S. is not responsible for the injuries or loss.
You authorize S.O.W.S. personnel to obtain or provide medical care for you, or to transport you to a medical facility. You further authorize S.O.W.S staff or other medical personnel to render such treatment they deem necessary for your health and wellbeing. You agree that S.O.W.S. has no responsibility for medical care provided to you, and you agree to pay all medical associated with such care or evacuation whether or not authorized by you.
You agree to all sections of this application and it shall he enforceable in a court of law.
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Volunteers Signature Date Volunteers Printed Name
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Photo Release
You authorize S.O.W.S. and/or parties designated by S.O.W.S. to use you and/or your photo and photos you take to be used for S.O.W.S usage, resale or to reproduce to use and/or sale in any manner S.O.W.S. desires, for advertising, display, audiovisual, exhibition, editorial use and education. Any photos taken must have S.O.W.S. permission before being used or shared in anyway.
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Volunteers Signature Date Volunteers Printed Name
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Parent or Guardians Date Parent or Guardians
Signature Signature
Parent or Legal Guardian of Youth or Minor under 18 years of age
Parent(s) or Guardian(s) must sign below for any participating minor (anyone under the age of 18). By signing below you agree to and are subject to all the terms of this application and furthermore agree you have read it in its entreaty and agree that you know the risks involved and release S.O.W.S. of any and all liability as set forth as stated in this application. You understand that yoursignature here includes your agreement per the terms of this application to release any and all claims you may have against S.O.W.S. now or in the future of any injuries, deaths, damages, or personal losses, suffered by you or your child.
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Parent or Guardian SignatureDate Parent or Guardians Printed Name
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All volunteer’s will be required to purchase a volunteer shirt for $18.00 that must be worn at all times when at the sanctuary or at any event they attend with the sanctuary.
______$18.00 Paid Yes: ____ NO: ____
Signature of volunteer Price
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Southern Ohio Wolf Sanctuary’s official’s signature Date