Volunteering
Terms and Conditions

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Coyote Crossing Ranch Animal Rescue & Sanctuary.  Please read the below terms and conditions of volunteering with our organization. In accepting these terms, the volunteer is willing to donate their time and services to the organization listed above, in turn the organization is willing to accept such time and service by the Volunteer.

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In consideration of the above, the parties hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:

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• The volunteer understands the services provided will be a donation and under no circumstances will expect wages, salary, or benefits from the organization for the services provided within this volunteer agreement unless otherwise stated.

• The Volunteer should report to Sonnet Rodrigues on each day services are provided for instruction and guidance.

• The Volunteer understands they are under no terms considered an employee of the Organization. Furthermore, the Organization acknowledges the Volunteer is not an employee and may provide services at free will. The Volunteer will receive no employee benefits including disability, pay, workman comp, or severance pay.

• The Volunteer agrees to indemnify and hold the Organization harmless against any damages related to the Volunteer’s activity. Additionally, the Organization shall hold the Volunteer harmless against any accidental damages related to the Volunteer’s service.

• Any and all legal proceedings that may arise from this volunteer agreement shall remain in the jurisdiction of California. The Volunteer agrees that in the instance of legal proceedings they will cooperate with the Organization as well as the Organization's agents. The Volunteer agrees to provide written notification to the Organization in the event that an incident takes place while the Volunteer is providing services.

• Because the Volunteer is not an active employee, they may terminate this volunteer agreement at any time for any reason they deem necessary. The Organization may decline to accept the Volunteers time and may terminate this agreement without prior notification.