By submitting this application, you agree to the following:
Volunteer Agreement
To insure that the level of Riverbanks operation with regard to public service, animal health care and internal operation will be of the highest order possible, I hereby agree to faithfully meet my internship obligations. In the event that personal conflicts prevent me from meeting my obligations, I will notify my supervisor and the Staffing/Training Manager as far in advance as possible. I understand that the quality of the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden depends on the quality of its employees, interns and volunteers and I will abide by the policies and procedures of the volunteer handbook.
Volunteer Waiver
In consideration of the acceptance of my request to serve as a volunteer with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, I do hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and assigns, waive, release and forever discharge the Riverbanks Park Commission and the Riverbanks Zoological Zoo Park and Botanical Garden and their respective Commissioners, officers, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (herein after referred to as “Releases”) from any and all loss, liability, rights, claims and damages to person or property, whether or not such injury, loss or damage is caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the “Releases” which I may have or which may hereafter accrue to me against them, or any of them, from my said association with, or participation in and/or arising out of my traveling to, or returning from my volunteer activities with the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
I understand that a zoo contains wild animals and an effort is made so that they may live in a natural habitat. As an intern for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, I recognize the fact that I assume risks when working with such wild animals. I agree and consent to serve as an intern with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and further agree that I am not to be regarded as an employee of the Riverbanks Park Commission or entitled to any benefits or status of employment. I certify that the statements on this internship application are true and accurate. I understand that I will not be paid for my services as a volunteer.