Join Our Volunteer Team

I understand the goals and mission of North Park Cat Rescue and, as a volunteer, agree to work toward these goals and to represent this mission within the community on behalf of the organization. My commitment includes abiding by the volunteer care guidelines, which I have received. I agree to provide excellent customer service and form positive and professional relationships with staff and my fellow volunteers. I understand that North Park Cat Rescue is the sole guardian of all cats in foster care. I understand and agree that the ultimate disposition of any foster cat is at the sole discretion of North Park Cat Rescue. I understand that North Park Cat Rescue has the sole discretion to determine the appropriate adopter for any cat. I will promptly report all medical or behavior concerns I observe in the cats. I will ask questions and/or utilize training materials if I am unsure of how to do something. I will keep my contact information (address, email and phone numbers) updated with North Park Cat Rescue. I will preserve the confidentiality of information entrusted to me. This includes information on cats not available for adoption, adopters and relinquishing owners. I will refer all media communications to North Park Cat Rescue. Media includes TV, radio, newspaper and internet as well as posting information on websites about North Park Cat Rescue cats. I allow North Park Cat Rescue to reproduce an image of me or my pet as part of publications including, but not limited to, presentations, volunteer database, slideshows, the North Park Cat Rescue website and/or other online webpages. Volunteer Health and Safety I agree to notify North Park Cat Rescue immediately if I am bit or injured by any cats. I understand that because I may handle cats, it is important to discuss the tetanus vaccine with my health care provider. I acknowledge that there are certain risks involved with working with cats, including but not limited to bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases and allergic reactions. I will share any medical or physical limitations that may require accommodation. I understand that violation of any of these requirements could lead to suspension or termination from the volunteer program and that North Park Cat Rescue has the right to terminate this volunteer agreement and relationship at will. LIABILITY RELEASE: I hereby fully release North Park Cat Rescue, Whiskers & Wine Bar, their agents, and volunteers from any claim, cause of action or liability, whether known or unknown, arising out of damage a cat may inflict upon any person or property, for any illness of the animal, or for the transmittal of any disease or illness or parasite to any other animal or person. I agree that I will not sue North Park Cat Rescue or Whiskers & Wine Bar for any scratching, biting, clawing, or similar. I might get infected, have allergies, or otherwise be harmed by being near the cats. I agree that North Park Cat Rescue and Whiskers & Wine Bar are not liable. I agree that I will pay for all medical care required by any injury I sustain from North Park Cat Rescue or Whiskers & Wine Bar. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless North Park Cat Rescue and Whiskers & Wine Bar from any and all claims, losses, attorneys’ fees, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including claims of negligence, any physical, mental, or psychological impact, injury, illness, allergy, or any other physical, personal property, or economic injury I sustain. I agree that I assume all risks, known and unknown, that may arise out of North Park Cat Rescue’s actions, inactions, or negligence. This Agreement shall be binding upon my legal representatives, heirs, agents, employees, shareholders, affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, directors, officers, assigns, predecessors, and successors. If any portion of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected. This Agreement constitutes a single written contract expressing the entire agreement relating to my agreement to volunteer. No covenants, agreements, representations, or warranties of any kind have been made by anyone, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement. All prior discussions and negotiations have been and are merged and integrated into, and are superseded by, this Agreement. This Agreement is entered into in the State of California and shall be governed by and interpreted under California law and applicable federal law. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in two or more counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, shall be an original, but such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument and Agreement. Original signatures are not necessary to bind the parties, and PDF or facsimile signatures shall be sufficient. Electronic signatures, via DocuSign or the like, shall carry the same force and effect as an original signature. I hereby grant permission to the rights of my image, likeness and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Nothing herein shall be construed to be to the benefit of any third party, nor is it intended that any provision shall be for the benefit of any third party.