Organization Policies
We truly appreciate your interest and willingness to donate your time to volunteer at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace!
I understand abide and agree to the following Terms and Conditions:
• I will abide by Wallis Annenberg PetSpace policies and procedures presented in volunteer orientation, the Annenberg PetSpace Volunteer Handbook, and trainings.
• I agree to be follow any directions given by Annenberg PetSpace staff, to report any problems that arise and to be open to constructive feedback given to me.
• I agree to sign and submit all required volunteer waivers and forms in order to volunteer at PetSpace.
• If am 17 years-old or younger, I will have my parent or guardian sign and submit all required volunteer waivers and forms in order for me to volunteer at Annenberg PetSpace.
• I agree to be available for (9) hours per month for a minimum of six months.
• On days that I am scheduled to volunteer, I agree to arrive on time. If I cannot volunteer on a day that I have been scheduled to do so, or if I will be late, I will contact Annenberg PetSpace staff as soon as practicable to let them know.
• I agree to handle only the animals assigned to me and will not enter restricted areas unless given permission by appropriate Annenberg PetSpace staff.
• I fully understand that Annenberg PetSpace expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of the animals under its care. I will adhere strictly to these standards in my capacity as a Volunteer.
• I agree to take the proper precautions to prevent the spread of disease and will abide by all cleaning & disinfecting procedures.
• I agree to abide by any volunteer uniform requirements.
• While I am volunteering at Annenberg PetSpace, I will not bring guests behind the scenes without permission.
• I agree to represent Annenberg PetSpace in a professional manner at all times.
• While volunteering for Annenberg PetSpace, I may be exposed to valuable information which Annenberg PetSpace deems confidential. This may include, but is not limited to, information about Annenberg PetSpace’s methods, techniques, “know-how,” merchandising, licensing, vendors, sponsors, directors, personnel, clients, membership, marketing, contracts, formulas, patterns, compilations, intellectual property, and donors ("Confidential Information"). I agree that I will not divulge, without Annenberg PetSpace’s written consent, the Confidential Information other than as reasonably necessary for Annenberg PetSpace’s operations. I agree not to sell, deal in, or otherwise misappropriate the Confidential Information for any reason.
• I understand that Annenberg PetSpace, without notice or hearing, may discontinue my services as a Volunteer at any time, with or without reason.
• I understand that I will not receive payment or compensation of any kind from Annenberg PetSpace for my volunteer services. It is my intent to donate my time and services to Annenberg PetSpace for charitable purposes. I know that I will not be paid for my time, and expressly disclaim any claim to payment or compensation of any kind.
• I represent that I am not employed by Annenberg PetSpace, or any related entity, and that I am not expecting to become employed in connection with providing volunteer services to Annenberg PetSpace.
• I have not been pressured or coerced in any way to volunteer my time to Annenberg PetSpace. I offer my services freely and voluntarily.
