Volunteer Application

VOLUNTEER Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with San Saba County Friends of Animals! Getting started is easy — simply complete the online application below, or if you prefer, download the PDF version which includes all required forms, fill it out, and email your completed form to info@sansabaanimals.com. We look forward to hearing from you! 🐾

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Volunteer Application for San Saba County Friends of Animals

🐾 We’re so excited to have you join our San Saba County Friends of Animals family! Your willingness to give your time and heart to help animals in our community truly means the world to us.

To get you started on this amazing journey, we do have a few quick but important steps to complete first. Our insurance provider requires all volunteers to fill out a Volunteer Application, a Volunteer Agreement, and a Waiver of Liability before getting involved. These forms help protect you, our animals, and our organization — ensuring that everyone stays safe and that we can continue doing the meaningful work we all care so much about.

Once those are completed, we can’t wait to welcome you in and get to work together! 🐶🐱

Name of Adult(Required)

First Last

Name of Junior

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Daytime Phone(Required)

Evening Phone(Required)

Employer(Required)

Occupation(Required)

Are you at least 18 years of age?(Required)

Yes

Adult Volunteer Application

FINANCIAL SUPPORTER:

Your contribution is essential in helping us care for homeless animals and continue our many programs and services.

Yes

SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER:

These volunteers help staff with fund-raising events, Gift Wrapping, Pet Photos, etc.

Yes

Do you have any physical, medical or psychological limitations that would affect your ability to perform certain volunteer duties, i.e., heart condition, back injury, allergies, mobility limitations etc.? If yes, please describe.

Please describe any previous volunteer experience. With what organization?

Emergency Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Relationship(Required)

Phone(Required)

Date(Required)

Signature(Required)

Junior Volunteer Application

Are you 13 through 17 years of age?(Required)

Yes

Junior Volunteer Name(Required)

First Last

Adult Volunteer Name(Required)

First Last

Relationship to Junior(Required)

How did you find out about our volunteer program?(Required)

How many hours a month are you able to commit to the organization?(Required)

Please describe any previous volunteer experience. With what organization?(Required)

Are you required to do volunteer or community work for school or any other agency?(Required)

Yes

Name of school or agency:(Required)

Name of contact person:(Required)

Number of hours required:(Required)

Contact persons phone(Required)

Do you have any medical or physical limitations that might affect your volunteer duties, i.e., allergies, heart condition, back problems, etc.?(Required)

Yes

Please describe your medical or physical limitations that might affect your volunteer duties:(Required)

Emergency Contact Information

Name of adult/guardian or other person that will be volunteering with you:(Required)

First Last

Relationship to you:(Required)

Their phone number(Required)

Signature of Junior Volunteer:(Required)

Date(Required)

Signature of Parent/Guardian:(Required)

Date(Required)

Volunteer Agreement

This agreement is intended to indicate the seriousness with which we treat our volunteers. The intent of the agreement is to assure you of both our deep appreciation for your services and to indicate our commitment to do the very best we can to make your volunteer experience here a productive and rewarding one.

I. SAN SABA COUNTY FRIENDS OF ANIMALS AGREES:

1. To treat the volunteer as a valued member of the organization for the completion of the agency mission.

2. To be receptive to any comments from the volunteer regarding ways in which we might mutually better accomplish our respective tasks.

3. To offer the volunteer careful placement with consideration for personal preference, temperament, physical abilities, and educational background and special skills.

4. To provide adequate information, training, and assistance for the volunteer to be able to meet the responsibilities of their position.

5. To ensure diligent support and guidance to the volunteer and to provide feedback on performance.

6. To strive to maintain a smooth working relationship with the volunteer.

II. VOLUNTEER AGREES:

1. I agree to abide by the policies and procedures presented to me at the Volunteer Orientation and Training Meetings, and subsequent information that I am presented with by the Volunteer Coordinator.

2. I fully understand that San Saba County Friends of Animals handles large numbers of animals on a daily basis. The temperament and history of these animals is unknown to San Saba County Friends of Animals. I agree to hold the San Saba County Friends of Animals harmless for any injury(ies) which I or the junior volunteer under my supervision might sustain, including, but not limited to, injuries caused by animals during the course of my(our) volunteer duties with San Saba County Friends of Animals.

3. I understand that all San Saba County Friends of Animals records regarding previous or new owners are to be kept strictly Confidential.

4. I agree to fulfill my commitment of 4 hours per month for at least six months to San Saba County Friends of Animals.

5. I agree to perform my volunteer duties in good spirit and to the best of my ability and to seek guidance when in doubt.

6. I agree to be punctual and reliable in attendance, to contact the Volunteer Coordinator or program supervisor if unable to work as scheduled.

7. I agree to attend continuing training classes that will allow me to maintain an ongoing competence in the performance of my job. I will take ideas, constructive comments, suggestions and criticisms directly to the Volunteer Coordinator.

8. I agree to respect the staff and other volunteers and strive to maintain a smooth working relationship. If communication problems develop between employees/other volunteers and me, I will report these to the Volunteer coordinator as soon as possible.

9. I agree to accept San Saba County Friends of Animals right to dismiss a volunteer.

10. I agree to work safely, adhering to all provided training guidelines.

11. I understand that if I am injured while active as an unpaid member of the volunteer staff, that I am not covered by Worker’s Compensation or employer liability Law.

12. San Saba County Friends of Animals has my permission to use any and all photographs taken of me to promote its services and programs or to publicize any event. I understate that all prints and negatives become sole property of San Saba Friend of Animals and may be used without payment or prior notification.

Acknowledgment of Volunteer Agreement

You are acknowledging that you have read our “Volunteer Agreement” and agree to abide by it.

Name of Adult(Required)

First Last

Adult Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Name of Junior

First Last

Junior Signature

Waiver of Liability

All persons volunteering at the shelter or participating in any event or activity organized or sponsored, in whole or in part, by San Saba County Friends of Animals are required to read, agree to, and sign this waiver before participating in any such event or activity. Please acknowledge that you have read each section by initialing where indicated.

1. Waiver of Liability for Services Performed On Site:(Required)

I hereby release and forever discharge San Saba County Friends of Animals, the City of San Saba, the Friends of San Saba County Friends of Animals, and its employees, volunteers, directors, officers, administrators, agents, and assigns (hereinafter collectively and severally referred to as “San Saba County Friends of Animals” from all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action or suits of any like whatsoever, and particularly on account of any injuries, to person or property sustained while performing services, voluntary or otherwise, at the San Saba County Friends of Animals located at 1655 E. Highway 190 in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas 76877.

2. Waiver of Liability for Services Performed Off Site:(Required)

3. Responsibility for Personal Pets and Agreement to Indemnify:(Required)

I agree that any injury, damage, or loss, of any kind whatsoever, to any person, animal, or property at any San Saba County Friends of Animals event, or at the San Saba County Friends of Animals, caused by my own pet, or a pet which is otherwise in my possession, is solely my responsibility and I will indemnify, save and hold harmless San Saba County Friends of Animals from any damages, costs, losses and expenses including, but not limited to bodily injury, property damage, including but no limited to legal fees, settlements, and litigation expenses.

4. Responsibility to Report Injuries:(Required)

I agree to immediately report all injuries or disease I may receive while on the property of the San Saba County Friends of Animals or while working in the service of San Saba County Friends of Animals, including but not limited to animal bites, deep scratches, and slips or falls. I agree to file an Incident Report immediately following any such injury. If I am unable to file a written report, I agree to contact the Shelter Manager or Assistant Shelter Manager within 24 hours of the incident and inform them of said incident.

5. Agreement to Indemnify:(Required)

I further agree that if, despite this Release of Liability and indemnity Agreement, I or anyone on my behalf makes a claim against San Saba County Friends of Animals, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless San Saba County Friends of Animals from any damages, losses and expenses including, but not limited to, legal fees, courts costs, and litigation expenses. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless San Saba County Friends of Animals from any and all liability, damage, loss, cost and expense incurred as a result of any claim, demand or cause of action brought against San Saba County Friends of Animals, jointly or individually, for bodily injury, death or property damage suffered as a result of my own negligent.

6. Acknowledgment:(Required)

Neither this waiver nor the circumstances leading to its execution shall be deemed an acknowledgment by San Saba County Friends of Animals that, as of the date hereof, any such claim exists or will exist or that the activities and events of San Saba County Friends of Animals are hazardous or present any unusual risks. I acknowledge and agree that I: (a) fully understand the meaning of this Release and Waiver and recognize my right to seek the advice of an attorney before signing it; (b) have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature; (c) intend it to be a complete unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law; and (d) agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance notwithstanding shall continue in full force and effect. The acceptance of this release shall not operate as an admission of liability on the part of anyone, nor as a waiver or bar with respect to any claim that I may have against the undersigned. This release is binding on my heirs, executors, assigns and administrators. The undersigned is aware of the risks of attending, traveling to and participating in said events or activities and hereby assumes all risks. The risks include those foreseen and unforeseen, known and unknown.

Name of Adult(Required)

First Last

Adult Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Name of Junior

First Last

Junior Signature

Date

Phone

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