I have read and agree to all of the following:

1. I release any and all staff, volunteers, officials, officers, insurers, or any other individual affiliated with the WVHS from any and all civil liability and/or any and all forms of injury which may arise as a result of community service or volunteer work while in and on the grounds of WVHS.

2. I acknowledge that there are many dangers and risks associated with community service/volunteer work at the animal shelter and I am granting that I do hereby release any and all persons affiliated with WVHS from any injuries, whether physically or mentally sustained by me or the individual I have guardianship over.

3. Tetanus Information: I understand that because I, or my child (if applicant is under 18), may handle animals, it is important to discuss being vaccinated against tetanus with my physician. I release WVHS from all responsibility that may occur because of my not pursuing this matter further and I understand whatever decision I make is at my own risk.

4. In the event of an emergency, I hereby give WVHS permission to seek medical attention for myself or my child, if the applicant is under 18.

5. I give permission for WVHS to photograph me, or my child (if the applicant is under 18) for use in any publication or advertising purposes that WVHS may designate. I acknowledge and understand that as a volunteer of WVHS, I or my child (if the applicant is under 18) is not covered by WVHS workers' compensation or any other insurance policy for any damages or injuries I, or my child, may sustain during volunteer activities.

6. I understand that WVHS activities may involve strenuous activity. I am in good health and am aware of no physical problem or condition that will limit or interfere with my ability to participate in the activities I have agreed to. I have read and understand this agreement and am of legal age. I am legally competent and am signing this document of my own free will, devoid of any influence of a WVHS staff member.

7. I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am being employed by WVHS as a volunteer in a capacity in which I may have access to confidential information as that term is defined below.

8. For the purposes of this agreement, “confidential information” shall mean that information or material belonging to or specifically designated by WVHS as confidential information which is not generally known by non-WVHS personnel, or which I obtain knowledge and/or access to as a result of my relationship with WVHS.

9. Confidential information shall include, but not be limited to, the following types of information: all WVHS policies, procedures and financial information gained by direct contact with a client or donor, by observation, by telephone, or information received while in client, staff, or volunteer contact.

10. Confidential information also includes any information described above which WVHS treats as or designates as confidential information.

11. I agree that I shall not, at any time, reveal, report, publish, disclose, transfer, or cause to be revealed, reported, published, disclosed, or transferred any confidential information that was gained by direct contact, by observation, by telephone, or information overheard, for any purpose except in the course of my work for WVHS.

12. I also agree that no confidential information shall leave WVHS’s offices without the appropriate written approval.