Online Volunteer Application: Special Events

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I hereby, certify that the facts set forth in the above Volunteer Application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if placed, falsified statements on this Application Form may disqualify me from my volunteer involvement or become just cause for my dismissal and there shall not be any claims made against Good Shepherd or any further legal obligation placed on Good Shepherd as a result of having taken such action. This further authorizes Good Shepherd to make any inquiries usually required to determine my suitability for volunteer placement as well as to contact any references and/or others to release to Good Shepherd any information which will assist Good Shepherd to determine my suitability for volunteer placement. I acknowledge and accept that this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program, and that Good Shepherd is under no obligation to accept or assign me as a volunteer in their program, and is not obliged to provide a reason.

I hereby authorize Good Shepherd to contact any or all of the references submitted for the purposes of processing my application to become a volunteer at one of the Good Shepherd Centres. I understand that these references will be contacted in confidence. I hereby waive the right to request disclosure of the personal references given about me. Good Shepherd reserves the right to request more references.

I further authorize the Police Department to release information to Good Shepherd in order to consider my application to volunteer in the programs of Good Shepherd, on the understanding that such information will be held in strict confidence.

I acknowledge and accept that this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program, and that Good Shepherd is under no obligation to accept or assign me as a volunteer in their program, and is not obliged to provide a reason.

I hereby release and forever discharge Good Shepherd, and their employees, directors and volunteers from any cause of action or claim for damages, whether bodily injury, death, property damage, or emotional trauma, anxiety or distress arising from my association with Good Shepherd.

I give permission to the Good Shepherd Volunteer Department to release pertinent information regarding my file to the Director or Program Coordinator/Supervisor of the program to which I am applying to in order to be considered for acceptance into the program.

I understand this application and subsequent information in my file is the property of Good Shepherd.

I understand the implications of this waiver and consent to them. I further agree that this waiver is made of my own free will and without duress.