How to Volunteer

How to Volunteer at Rowdy Girl Sanctuary

Fill out the volunteer form and SUBMIT – Scroll down and you will see it. Everyone in an organized volunteer group must fill out the online form which includes the waiver for clearance to Rowdy Girl Sanctuary.

Once we get it, one of our staff members will contact you and we will schedule according to what works best for both parties.

No one under 14 years of age is allowed to volunteer without prior clearance from Rowdy Girl Sanctuary administrators.

We look forward to getting to know you! Volunteers are the life blood of our organization and we need you.

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: “Rowdy Girl Volunteer Team” by clicking on this VOLUNTEER LINK

WE NEED HELP WITH:

Fencing
Feeding, watering, cleaning and caring for the animals
Offloading hay – seasonal
Updating or expanding animal enclosures or coops
Cleaning and organizing
General maintenance
Gardening & Landscaping
Help with daily chores (we are looking for volunteers to commit to a regular schedule)

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING:

Rubber boots & another pair of shoes so you can wear in the house or office
Gloves
Personal hand tools if you wish
A light jacket and hat depending on weather
Mosquito repellent & sunscreen
Preferred long pants/jeans
Vegan ONLY snacks & lunch if you are volunteering all day
Reusable water bottle

CONTACT INFO:

(979) 314-9925 or email Renee@rowdygirlsanctuary.org

DIRECTIONS:

Please input our address 634 FM 1296, Waelder, TX 78959 into your navigation system. Give us a call at 979-314-9925 for further guidance.

VOLUNTEER FORM

Your Information

Name

Your Age (must be at least 14 to volunteer)

Phone

Address

Apt, suite, etc.

Country

City

State

Zip code

Would you like to receive our email newsletter?

Yes

Volunteer Information

List skills, talents etc. that you would like to use to help out at the sanctuary.

Availability (List dates & times of day based on calendar above) *

Have you volunteered at a sanctuary before?

Yes

How did you hear about us?

Why do you want to volunteer?

References Required: (please list 3 names and phone numbers)

Waiver

Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Volunteer Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement

By signing below, I hereby accept a position as Volunteer for ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY, upon the following terms, conditions and understandings:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. My services to ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY are provided strictly in a voluntary capacity as a Volunteer, and without any express or implied promise of salary, compensation or other payment of any kind whatsoever.

2. My services are furnished without any employment-type benefits, including employment insurance programs, unemployment, compensation and/or workers compensation accrual in any form, nor vacations or sick time.

3. I will familiarize myself and comply with ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY policies and procedures applicable to Volunteers. In particular, I understand that ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY 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.

4. I understand that I am a representative of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY, and I will present myself in a professional manner including good hygiene and proper clothing attire.

5. I will not make decisions on behalf of the organization or the animals in the organization or provide opportunities that are not approved by ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY.

RELEASE

1. I understand that the handling of animals and other Volunteer activities on behalf of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY may place me in a hazardous situation and could result in injury to me or my personal property, including death. On behalf of myself, and my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY and its directors, officers, volunteers, members, and agents from any and all claims, causes of actions, and demands of any nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my Volunteer activities on behalf of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY.

2. I understand ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY does not maintain an insurance policy covering any circumstances arising from my participation in any volunteer activities.

3. I understand that public relations is an important part of a Volunteer’s activities on behalf of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY. I hereby authorize ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY to use any photographs and/or videos of me in its possession for public relations purposes. I ask that ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY use reasonable efforts to give me advance notice of any such use, but such notification is not a condition to release photographs and/or videos for public relations purposes.

4. In signing this release, I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement (two pages), understand it and sign it voluntarily. I am at least 18 years of age and fully competent.

Agreement *

I agree to Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement.

Signature *

Use your cursor to sign your name.

Reset Signature

Signature is required.

PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (FOR VOLUNTEERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18)

NOTE: If you are under the age of 18, we must have your parent or legal guardian’s signature below.

As the parent or legal guardian of the above-named volunteer, I hereby give consent for my child or ward, as the case may be, to be a Volunteer for ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY as described in the above Volunteer Agreement and, by my signature below, join in, agree to and am bound by the Terms and Conditions and the Release.

Reset Signature

I understand that if a form is not submitted in my name, I may be denied access to volunteer.