Media Release
We occasionally use pictures and/or videos from events for promotional purposes. I grant to City Dogs Rescue, Inc. dba City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue its assigns, and successors, my consent and full right to: use my name, photograph, likeness, image, voice and biography in any and all media, publications, advertising, and publicity, in connection with my participation with City Dogs Rescue, Inc. and any City Dogs Rescue, Inc. related activity or project. I further agree that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation.
Disclaimer
VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT
The Volunteer Code of Conduct clarifies expectations for volunteers and their interactions with staff, other volunteers, and the public. In volunteering, you are making a commitment to staff and the animals to carry out, to the best of your abilities, the tasks you have pledged to perform. Please read and sign below.
As a Volunteer for City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue (CDCK), I agree:
Volunteer Service
- My services are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a Volunteer and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation, or other payment of any kind whatsoever.
- To carry out assignments in accordance with training and seek assistance from a Volunteer Lead or staff member when needed.
- To work in my assigned role and area unless otherwise directed by a Volunteer Lead or staff member.
Behavior and Ethics
- To be welcoming, patient, and assume good intentions of those you come into contact with.
- To conduct myself in a courteous and professional manner as a volunteer and as a representative of CDCK. This includes interactions at events and on all rescue-related social media platforms.
- To be conscious of communicating with a tone of kindness and respect. I will remember that written communication lacks vocal cues that help to convey tone and will not include negative, disparaging, or unhelpful comments about those I come into contact with.
- Not to represent CDCK outside my immediate volunteer capacity. CDCK engages designated spokespersons to handle the concerns of animal welfare issues.
- To be punctual and notify the Volunteer Lead or a staff person when I am unable to work as scheduled.
- To notify the Operations Manager if I choose to discontinue my volunteer service with CDCK.
Policies and Procedures
- To become familiar with and abide by all CDCK policies and procedures, and uphold its philosophy and standards. I will seek clarification when required.
- To handle all animals with respect and care and to ensure I utilize all proper handling and safety tools available at all times. I fully understand that CDCK expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of the animals under its care. I will adhere strictly to these standards.
- To hold confidential information that I may obtain, concerning clients, animals, and staff. I agree not to seek to obtain confidential information from a client.
- I understand that CDCK reserves the right to terminate my Volunteer status without any reason, at its sole discretion. The following are examples of grounds for immediate termination of Volunteer status:
- Abuse or mistreatment of an animal
- Failure to comply with organization policies, rules, or other regulations,
- Unsatisfactory attitude or performance in Volunteer role
- Any other circumstance which would make continued service as a volunteer contrary to the best interest of CDCK
VOLUNTEER WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I agree to hold City Dogs Rescue, Inc. (“CDCK”), their members, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers harmless from any claim for loss or injury that may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by an act of other persons, owners, guardians and/or their dog(s) while volunteering for CDCK at any event while fostering a dog for CDCK or engaged in any other activities for the benefit of CDCK. Risks may include but are not limited to, injury or damage caused directly or indirectly as a result of animal fights, animal bites, being knocked down, chased or tripped, scratches, chewing, urinating, or defecating.
I hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including medical expenses or legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries sustained by any person or persons, including myself or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my participation at a CDCK event or as a CDCK foster, howsoever such injuries, damage to property or persons may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or agents, or any other persons. By my signature below, I state that I agree to the terms and conditions described herein.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
I hereby agree to regard all information received as a part of my volunteer work with City Dogs Rescue, Inc. dba City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue as confidential. I understand that City Dogs Rescue, Inc. respects its agencies, staff, clients, and volunteers’ rights with regard to privacy of any information that I may hear or see while volunteering, and I agree to respect those rights during the performance of my volunteer duties and to keep them as confidential while outside of City Dogs Rescue, Inc.
