I desire to participate as a volunteer with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control, a division of the City of Charlotte.
I understand and acknowledge that activities performed by me as a volunteer will be performed strictly on a voluntary basis, without any pay, compensation, or benefits, including without limitation, worker’s compensation benefits.
I understand while volunteering, I may be photographed and/or videoed. I consent and authorize my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control.
In consideration of being allowed to participate as a volunteer:
- I hereby voluntarily and knowingly release and discharge the City of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control, its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all liability, claims, or demands for personal injury, illness, or property damage which may arise, either directly or indirectly, from my participation.
- I understand and acknowledge that volunteering with animals and within a shelter environment may involve inherent risk of harm, injury, illness or disease, including, but not limited to, animal bites, scratches, exposure to illness or disease caused by animals, and other physical or environmental hazards. I hereby accept and voluntarily assume all such risks, and I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any and all consequences arising from my participation.
By signing below, I expressly waive and release any cause of action, claim, or demand of any kind or nature arising from my participation as a volunteer. This release extends to any injury, loss, or damage incurred during or in connection with my volunteer activities.
