Policy and Liability Waiver
PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING
By submitting an application you are automatically consenting to the Policies & Liability Waivers and Release of Liability statements below.
By submitting an application you are agreeing to read and adhere to all policies and procedures set forth in the IOWCAS Volunteer Manual listed in the Document Library.
By submitting an application you understand that this manual contains information regarding the facility’s rules, requirements and restrictions which affect you as a volunteer.
By submitting an application you also understand that IOWCAS and/or Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office may review, supplement or rescind policies and procedures in this manual, with or without notice.
Policy and Liability Waiver
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The IOWCAS is committed to positive and enduring community relationships, and all staff and volunteers are expected to uphold that commitment. By submitting this application, you are indicating that you understand and will conduct your accordingly.
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The IOWCAS is an open intake shelter. We accept all animals (resident of Isle of Wight County) regardless of age, health, or temperament. Because we accept all animals surrendered by residence of Isle of Wight County as well as house the strays of Isle of Wight County, we occasionally must euthanize animals who do not meet our health or temperament requirements. We also sometimes must euthanize animals due to space limitations. This also means that at any given time, citizens may be surrendering their pets. Please be respectful of this process on behalf of the animal, the citizen and the staff members assisting. Please let us know if you are any questions about these policies.
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During an individual’s visit to the facility, all volunteer policies and disclaimers apply to any and all member of visiting party. (To include children, parents, guardians or chaperones) If regulations and instructions are not being followed staff has the right to terminate individuals’ level of participation at any time during the duration of the visit.
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The IOWCAS is not liable for any lost or stolen personal items that are brought into the facility. The shelter has provided lockers for all volunteers to use. Please feel free to bring a personal lock for your belongings. All items stored in the lockers must be taken home with you after each day. Any item(s) found in the locker at the end of business, are subject to being placed into our Lost & Found. If you have left your personal lock on one of the lockers (restricting others from using) for more than 2 weeks, IOWCAS has the right to remove your personal lock.
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Please make sure to notify staff if there is any physical limitations, allergies or fear/uncertainty of participating members
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We often take photos of our volunteers and our visiting groups during their visits to use as promotions on our social media sites. Please notify all guardians of visiting children of this possibility. We can provide consent forms to the main contact, if needed. If they do not wish to be featured or have their photos taken, please speak to staff directly.
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Please note that ALL volunteers should be dressed appropriately (to include closed toed shoes). Our volunteers often make contact with cleaning products that may stain, direct contact with our animals and/or assist with yard work. Please wear something you can get dirty.
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IOWCAS may partner with organizations like Western Tidewater Regional Jail in a trustee work release program and the courts systems with individuals that need to obtain service hours for court. By agreeing and accepting all rules and regulations associated with this program you are agreeing to work alongside said trustees in accordance with both agencies' regulations. Termination of your ability to volunteer can/will be revoked at any point that these regulations are thought to be violated.
Release of Liability
By submitting an application you do hereby acknowledge and assume any and all risk of personal injury or property damage or loss occasioned by or resulting from any participation as a volunteer in activities relating to the operations of The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services Division (IOWCAS). You further agree to release the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office, employees, staff, volunteers and/or agents from all causes of action and claims of personal injury or property damages or loss of any kind which may be suffered by me. You hereby waive all legal rights and claims which I might otherwise assertor maintain against IOWSO, Isle of Wight County, or any other persons listed above, including but not limited to rights arising from or claims for the acts or omissions, fault or negligence in any degree of IOWSO, Isle of Wight County, or any of the persons listed above. You understand and agree that neither Isle of Wight County nor any of the persons listed above shall be liable or responsible for any medical or related costs I may incur as a result of my participation in the IOWCAS facility operations or activities.
By submitting an application you indicate that you have read and understand the above Release of Liability. You also acknowledge that all information in this application is true, and you agree to the terms in the application.
