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I recognize that working with animals places me at physical risk, and I agree to assume that risk. Although every attempt will be made to ensure your safety, animals (particularly rescued animals) are by their nature unpredictable in behavior. Accordingly you, as a volunteer agree to the following conditions:
1. I, hereby agree to hold Diamond in the Ruff, (including but not limited to, its officers, directors, volunteers) completely release and entirely discharge Diamond in the Ruff for any injury whatsoever that I may suffer as a result of my volunteer activities with Diamond in the Ruff. I recognize that working with animals places me at physical risk, and I agree to assume that risk. I acknowledge that Diamond in the Ruff has taken all reasonable measures to protect me, accidents and injuries may still occur. This includes but is not limited to dog bites, scratches, communicable illnesses or pests contracted from any animal.
2. I further agree to hold Diamond in the Ruff (including but not limited to, its officers, directors and volunteers) forever harmless for any and all personal injuries sustained while volunteering with Diamond in the Ruff. I further completely release and entirely discharge Diamond in the Ruff from any and all claims and causes of action of negligence or gross negligence that I or another might have or bring relating to or arising from any injury or damage that I should sustain while assisting Diamond in the Ruff or in connection with my volunteer work for Diamond in the Ruff.
3. I am aware that as a volunteer of Diamond in the Ruff I am acting as a representative of the organization and agree to act responsibly at all times by maintaining a professional demeanor and protecting the rescued animals from any harm by practicing common sense while they are in my possession.
4. I agree that any animal rescued by Diamond in the Ruff is owned solely by and is the property of Diamond in the Ruff, and as a volunteer of this organization, I will not withhold, sell, or give away any animal entrusted to me by the organization.
5. I will not rescue any animal as a stray or a shelter in the name of Diamond in the Ruff without prior authorization from a director or officer of the organization.
6. Diamond in the Ruff is not liable for any accidents that occur during transportation of animals. I agree to discharge Diamond in the Ruff from any liability relating to such accidents.
7. Photo Release: During my volunteer time with Diamond in the Ruff, I understand my photo may be taken at various events and projects. By signing below I also hereby grant Diamond in the Ruff permission to use my likeness in photograph(s) and/or video(s) in any and all of its publications or on the World Wide Web, whether now known or hereafter existing. I will make no monetary or other claim Diamond in the Ruff for the use of the photograph(s) and/or video(s).
Social Media
In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or affinity web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether or not associated or affiliated with DITR as well as any other form of electronic communication. The same principles and guidelines found in DITR’s policies and these basic beliefs apply to your activities online. Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects your volunteer performance, the performance of fellow volunteers or otherwise adversely affects volunteers, adopters, supporters, people who work on behalf of DITR or our legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Do you agree to abide by this policy?*
Professional Behavior
Volunteers are expected to treat each other in a professional manner. Discourteous or offensive behavior directed toward anyone will not be tolerated. Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to:
* Bullying or berating others
* Physical or verbal intimidation, such as shouting or angry outbursts directed toward others
* Derogatory verbal or physical behavior, such as name-calling
* Directing profanity toward others
* Behavior that has the effect of humiliating others
* Mobbing
* Other unprofessional or inappropriate behavior
Discourteous or offensive behavior also includes written or electronic communication, as well as group behavior (e.g. “mobbing”) which has a negative impact on the volunteer environment.
Bullying is behavior that harms, intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates another volunteer, possibly in front of other volunteers, adopters, or supporters. Bullying can have a serious impact on morale and create legal risks.
Volunteers who believe they are being subjected to discourteous or offensive behavior are encouraged, when appropriate, to ask the person engaging in the behavior to stop. If a volunteer is uncomfortable doing so, or if the behavior continues, the volunteer should report the incident to the appropriate Committee Head; or if applicable Director, Assistant Director, and Board of Directors. The complaint policy is outlined in the DITR Policy and Procedure Manual and discussed in volunteer trainings.
It should be noted that all volunteers are expected to act in manners consistent with the organizations mission statement.
Reports of unprofessional behavior should be taken seriously and followed up on as promptly as is reasonably possible. Upon completion of any follow up, the responsible Committee Head or Board of Director liaison should also advise the person who made the report that the matter has been reviewed and addressed.
Confidentiality Policy
It is the policy of DITR that board members, Committee Heads, and volunteers of DITR will not disclose confidential information belonging to, or obtained through their affiliation with DITR to any person, including their relatives, friends, and business and professional associates, unless DITR has authorized disclosure. This policy is not intended to prevent disclosure where disclosure is required by law. Board members and volunteers are cautioned to demonstrate professionalism, good judgment, and care to avoid unauthorized or inadvertent disclosures of confidential information.
Examples of confidential information include, but are not limited to: owner surrender personal information, adopter personal information, volunteer personal information, location of pound animals, locations and details of hoarding situations, locations and details of domestic violence situations, locations and details of animal cruelty or neglect situations. Please contact the appropriate Committee Head or Director for clarification on any information that you are unsure is confidential or not.
Upon separation of service from DITR, he or she shall return, all documents, papers, and other materials belonging to DITR.
Failure to adhere to this policy will result in discipline, up to and including separation of service with DITR.
Do agree to abide by this policy?*
If the volunteer is under 18, please enter the name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s).
If the volunteer is under 18, please enter their age.
Please enter your full name to acknowledge this waiver.*
