Wishbone Pet Rescue
269.455.5247
P.O. Box 124
Douglas, MI 49406
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Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance! Wishbone operates the Allegan County Animal Shelter and the Wishbone House. Please fill out this form to begin the process of becoming a Wishbone volunteer. If the form does not appear below, please hit your browser’s refresh button. If you’re interested in fostering, you can learn more here: HERE

  • If you're interested in volunteering for Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance, which also operates the Allegan County Animal Shelter, please complete this form to get the process started! Please note that all volunteers younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian’s permission and supervision to volunteer. If you have any questions as you fill out the form, you're more than welcome to email our Volunteer Coordinator Cal Reed at volunteer@wishbonepetrescue.org or by texting/calling (269) 895-9537. Thank you for beginning the process!
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  • Note: No applicant will be denied a volunteer opportunity solely on the grounds of a conviction of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for may, however, be considered.
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  • 1. I understand that I may be handling animals while providing my volunteer services for Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance, the Allegan County Animal Shelter and other participating partners and, therefore, there exists a risk for personal injury. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executor, I release, discharge, indemnity and hold harmless Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter, and their agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause connected with my volunteer contract. This could include any costs, attorney's fees and court costs incurred by Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter in connection with my volunteer services based on damages or injuries, which I may incur in any way while volunteering. Such damages are not limited to but may include animal bites, accidents, injuries and personal property damage. 2. I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter harmless for any and all damage to my personal property while providing my services on a voluntary basis to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter, its agents, servants and employees. 3. I understand that public relations is an important aspect of volunteer work at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance. I, therefore, agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and its agents to use any photographs, video or film taken of me for use in public relations efforts. 4. I understand that Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of injury, illness, death or damage to my property. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter beyond what may be offered freely by Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter in the event of such injury or medical expense incurred by me. 5. Additionally, I agree to the following: a) My role is as a volunteer and, as such, I will receive no financial compensation or reimbursement for services rendered; b) I have (or will) complete(d) the required training and been made aware of the assigned duties; c) I will bring to the attention of Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter staff any information or questions that arise regarding my duties and responsibilities; d) I recognize that any and all information shared with me as part of my duties as a volunteer is confidential and shall not be divulged to unauthorized individuals, agencies or organizations; e) I will not copy, transcribe, record or memorize confidential information in any manner, nor disclose or use such information for any purpose other than for the limited purpose of providing the assigned services at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter. I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this volunteer agreement and I willingly comply with all of its conditions:
  • As the parent or legal guardian of the above volunteer, I give my full consent to allow my child or ward to volunteer services for Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter and its agents as described in the above volunteer contract. I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions in this volunteer contract. On behalf of myself and my child or ward, I agree to all the terms and conditions outlined in this volunteer contract. 1. On behalf of my minor child/ward and his/her heirs, personal representatives and executor, I release, discharge, indemnity and hold harmless Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter, and their agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause connected with this volunteer contract. This could include any costs, attorney's fees and court costs incurred by Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter in connection with my volunteer services based on damages or injuries, which my child/ward may incur in any way while volunteering. Such damages are not limited to but may include animal bites, accidents, injuries and personal property damage. 2. I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter harmless for any and all damage to my child/ward’s personal property while providing services on a voluntary basis to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter, its agents, servants and employees. 3. I understand that public relations is an important aspect of volunteer work at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance. I, therefore, agree on behalf of my child/ward, his/her heirs, personal representatives and executors to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and its agents to use any photographs, video or film taken of my child/ward for use in public relations efforts. 4. I understand that Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide my child/ward with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of injury, illness, death or damage to my property. On behalf of my child/ward, I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter beyond what may be offered freely by Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter in the event of such injury or medical expense incurred by my child/ward. 5. Additionally, I agree to the following: a) My child/ward’s role is as a volunteer and, as such, he/she will receive no financial compensation or reimbursement for services rendered; b) My child/ward will have (or will) complete(d) the required training and been made aware of the assigned duties; c) My child/ward will bring to the attention of Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter staff any information or questions that arise regarding his/her duties and responsibilities; d) My child/ward will recognize that any and all information shared with him/her as part of duties as a volunteer is confidential and shall not be divulged to unauthorized individuals, agencies or organizations; e) My child/ward will not copy, transcribe, record or memorize confidential information in any manner, nor disclose or use such information for any purpose other than for the limited purpose of providing the assigned services at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter. I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this volunteer agreement and I willingly comply with all of its conditions:

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