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Youth Volunteer Agreement

I volunteer my services to the Stafford County SPCA for on and off-site events, including, but not limited to: adoptions, fundraisers, picnics, meetings, etc. These services are performed by my own free choice.

I agree to fulfill my volunteer responsibilities to the best of my ability and to abide by the safety and work standards established by Stafford SPCA and supervising staff. I understand that if I do not follow these guidelines my participation in the program may be ended.

I understand that there are some risks of physical injury involved in my volunteer assignment and I will study, understand and avoid any and all dangers involved with animal handling, walking, feeding, etc. I will NOT accept any work assignment I feel I am not qualified or prepared for.

I understand that I am going to have fun, work hard, and make a difference! I am ready to learn more about humane education and animal rescue. I understand that pictures of me taken while learning, working, and having a blast may be used in brochures, videos, etc.

Youth Volunteer Waiver : Parent/Guardian Permission

I understand that adult supervisors will accompany my child on all projects and activities involving the Stafford SPCA. I also understand that each project or activity, will involve the normal level of risk associated with animal handling and/or physical labor and I hereby release Stafford SPCA, and any of their partners, officers, agents, and employees from all claims and liabilities of any nature arising out of my child/ward's participation in any aspect of the volunteer program. In the event my child/ward is photographed or videotaped while participating in a Stafford SPCA project, the photo or videotape may be used by Stafford SPCA or any of its partners or sponsoring agencies.

Medical Care Authorization: I will attest that my child/ward named below is in good health on the dates he/she is volunteering. In case of medical emergency, after every reasonable effort has been made to contact me, the family physician, or relatives or friends named below, I hereby give my permission to the physician secured by the adult in charge of the volunteer activities to hospitalize, secure treatment for and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery for my child/ward. In the event any such treatment is not covered by insurance applicable to the activities, I will pay the expenses incurred in such emergency treatment.

Parents'/Guardians' Responsibility: I will take the responsibility to see that my child/ward is properly prepared for all activities including: having the proper clothing and transportation, and being in good health. I will inform the supervising adults of any particular physical, mental, social or other condition of my child/ward of which the supervisor should be aware.

I give permission for my child to participate in approved activities with the Stafford SPCA.