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I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue Inc., their officers and volunteers (hereinafter referred to as Releasees) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, my child(ren), my bird(s), or any property belonging to me or us, while visiting the Sanctuary, volunteering for the Sanctuary, attending trim sessions at the Sanctuary, and/or handling birds for the Sanctuary. I will not hold Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. liable for any damage, illness, or injury sustained during volunteer work, either on the premises of the Sanctuary or at another location with the Sanctuary.

It is understood that this waiver and agreement shall bind the members of my family, including minor children and spouse if I am alive, and my heirs, assignees, and personal representatives if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the above named releasees. I hereby further agree that this waiver of liability and hold harmless agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

In signing this release, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement and I sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreements have been made; and I execute this release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same.

I, the undersigned, understand and agree that I must maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of information I may obtain through my activities as a Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. volunteer. Confidentiality is a critical ethical issue in volunteer relationships.

Volunteers are involved in relations with people surrendering their birds during difficult times. These families have a right to expect their experiences and decisions will be kept strictly private and confidential. A trusting relationship honoring an individual's right to privacy is necessary for surrendering parties to feel safe and comfortable in expressing his or her true feelings and concerns. Any and all personal information must be held in the utmost confidence.

I agree not to divulge, publish, or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons or to the public any identifiable, personal information which is obtained in the course of my service as a volunteer.

I understand that the surrendering party's written authorization is required for me to disclose any such information, and that this authorization must be obtained with an official Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. release form. Volunteers are not to discuss or disclose confidential information concerning surrendering parties in circumstances where an unauthorized person may overhear the conversation.

Confidential information includes:

1. Data or information which identifies a surrendering party or family.
2. Assessment forms, referral forms and computer records.
3. Information received verbally from the surrendering party.
4. Admission to or use of any veterinary care services, and all information and records compiled, obtained, or maintained by veterinary care workers and by me in the course of providing services.
5. Any fundraising ideas, proposals, or upcoming project unless specifically instructed to do so by a Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. Board of Directors officer.
6. No talking to press, under any circumstances without prior approval.
7. Any personal information I obtain regarding any of the other volunteers, including the Board of Directors.

I recognize that unauthorized release of confidential information may result in legal penalties including possible fines or lawsuits by a surrendering party or family. As a Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc. volunteer, I understand that I may be terminated if I disclose confidential information without the surrendering party's written authorization or without the authorization of a member of the Board of Directors. I understand and agree to the above policy, and I am aware that a breach of confidentiality will be grounds for dismissal in my role as a volunteer.

I grant permission to Feathered Friends Sanctuary & Rescue, hereinafter known as the "Media," to use my image (photographs and/or video) for use in Media publications including but not limited to videos, email blasts, newsletters, general publications, websites and/or affiliates (social media). I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.