I understand that while acting as a volunteer of HAVLV we are dedicated to improving the condition of animals in the LV area through education, fundraising, and other means. In an effort to effectuate those purposes, there are policies and procedures I must follow for the efficient operation of HAVLV and for the benefit and protection of individual rights and the rescue animals. I acknowledge and accept the following Code of Conduct and understand that my position as a volunteer could be jeopardized if I do not adhere to these standards. I agree that I will not engage in the following conduct: 1. Discourtesy or abusive language or behavior to rescue clients, other volunteers, rescue management, or members of the Board of Directors;2. Uncooperative behavior with other volunteers, rescue management, or the Board of Directors;3. The negligent or intentional destruction of HAV; LV property4. Violation of any safety rules or endangering the health or safety or any other person or rescue animal;5. Participating as a volunteer while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances;6. Involvement in criminal activity that leads to, or has previously resulted in, a criminal conviction.III. I understand and acknowledge that inappropriate conduct will result in disciplinary action at the discretion of the rescue management and/or Board of Directors.IV. When I am acting in my capacity as a volunteer, I agree to be properly attired. This means, at minimum, I will wear a shirt, shorts or pants, and footwear that adequately protect both feet.V. I understand and acknowledge the importance of addressing with HAVLV Rescue management and/or Board of Directors any issues or concerns I may have regarding the policies and procedures of HAVLV.

All persons volunteering for HAVLV or participating in any event or activity organized or sponsored, in whole or in part, 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 checking the below box where indicated.
1. Waiver of Liability for Services Performed On Site
I hereby release and forever discharge, HAAVLV and its volunteers, directors, officers, administrators, agents, and assigns (hereinafter collectively and severally referred to as “HAVLV”) from all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind whatsoever, and particularly on account of any injuries, to person or property sustained while performing services, voluntary or otherwise.
2. Waiver of Liability for Services Performed Off Site
I hereby release and forever discharge HAVLV from all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind whatsoever, and particularly on account of any injuries, to person or property sustained while performing services, voluntary or otherwise, on behalf of, or in conjunction with, HAVLV which occurs as a result of participation in any event or activity sponsored or endorsed by HAVLV, including, but not limited to, any event or activity promoted in connection with HAVLV and travels to/from any such event.
3. Responsibility for Personal Pets and Agreement to Indemnify
I agree that any injury, damage, or loss, of any kind whatsoever, to any person, animal, or property at any HAVLV event, 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 HAVLV from any damages, costs, losses and expenses including, but not limited to bodily injury, property damage, including but not limited to legal fees, courts costs, and litigation expenses.
4. Responsibility to Report Injuries
I agree to immediately report all injuries or disease I may receive while working in the service of HAVLV, 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 HAVLV management within 24 hours of the incident and inform them of said incident.
5. Agreement to Indemnify
I further agree that if, despite this Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement I or anyone on my behalf makes a claim against HAVLV, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless HAVLV 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 HAVLV from any and all liability, damage, loss, cost and expense incurred as a result of any claim, demand or cause of action brought against HAVLV, jointly or individually, for bodily injury, death or property damage suffered as a result of my own negligent, reckless or willful act, omission in the performance or failure to perform his/her volunteer services. (EXAMPLE: a volunteer is drunk driving a HAVLV van which then hits and kills a 3rd person. Estate of 3rd person sues HAVLV, the signer of this agrees to pay the judgment against HAVLV)
6. Acknowledgements
Neither this waiver nor the circumstances leading to its execution shall be deemed an acknowledgement by HAVLV that, as of the date hereof, any such claim exists or will exist or that the activities and events of HAVLV 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 HAVLV 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.
 I hereby declare that I and/or parent guardian am over the age of eighteen (18) years old and that I have read and understood and voluntarily accept the terms and conditions of this Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement.