Volunteer Application

Louisa County Animal Shelter Volunteer Application

  1. Please list two personal or business references (that know of your animal experience).
  2. Louisa County Animal Shelter requires that Tetanus and other vaccines be current prior to beginning volunteer activities.
  3. Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?
  4. Note: An arrest or conviction will not necessarily disqualify you for volunteer activities. The circumstances of the conviction will be considered based upon the nature and duties of the requested volunteer activities.
  5. Louisa County reserves the right to process a criminal records check if it is deemed necessary. We must protect animals in our care.
  6. All positions require an interview, orientation, and training.
  7. We value your privacy and will not share your information.
  8. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
  9. To comply with State Code 3.2-6548:
  10. I
  11. swear or affirm that I have never been convicted of animal cruelty, or animal neglect, or animal abandonment.
  12. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
  13. Media Release
  14. During my volunteer activities with Louisa County Animal Shelter, I understand my photo may be taken during various duties, events, or projects. By signing below, I hereby grant Louisa County to use my photograph(s) and/or video(s) in any and all publications or on the World Wide Web.
  15. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
  16. Volunteer Agreement
  17. In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer for the Louisa County Animal Shelter, I
  18. agree to the following terms and conditions, intending to be legally bonding to them: I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs. I will provide humane treatment to all animals. I will not engage in any unsafe, illegal, or unethical activities while serving as a volunteer. I agree to hold Louisa County harmless and enter into an additional waiver of liability and indemnification.
  19. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
  20. Release of Liability and Indemnification
  21. I recognize that while performing my services in a voluntary capacity handling animals, there exists a risk of injury, including physical harm to me. On behalf of myself, my heirs and personal representatives, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold the Louisa County Animal Shelter, the County of Louisa, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause connected with my volunteer services based on damages or injuries which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way connected with my volunteer work. Such damages or injuries might include, but are not limited to animal bites, scratches, accidents, injuries, or personal property damage. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of the foregoing Release of Liability and Indemnification.
  22. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
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