RAGOM Volunteer Application
RAGOM relies on and greatly appreciates the generosity as well as boundless energy of our volunteers. We are always recruiting people who are willing to contribute some of their time to help with the various areas of our rescue effort. If you have a passion for Golden Retrievers, extra time, and a heart full of love to share with these very special dogs, we want to hear from you! Even if you can't take a dog into your home, we have many other opportunities for you!

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I am at least 21 years of age.

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I am interested in volunteering in the following areas:
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I would like to volunteer with RAGOM because:
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Please tell us about your abilities, what you have accomplished with your own dogs, classes you have taken, or special programs in which you have been involved.
Who is a Volunteer?

The definition of a volunteer is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of compensation, performs a task at the direction of or on the behalf of RAGOM. A volunteer must be officially accepted and enrolled by RAGOM before performing any task. The volunteer is not an employee entitled to salary, benefits, or other compensation.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

When selecting volunteers or hiring staff, RAGOM does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. RAGOM is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for all volunteers.

Volunteer Conduct and Behavior

As a volunteer, you agree to:

  • Abide by RAGOM's mission, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Take direction from the Executive Director, Director of Operations, Managers, and the Board of Directors in the execution of your volunteer duties.
  • Conduct yourself courteously and professionally while engaging on RAGOM's behalf with other volunteers, the Director of Operations, Managers, the Board of Directors, or the public.
  • Escalate issues or concerns constructively and courteously to your leader, the Executive Director, or the Board of Directors.

RAGOM Property

While serving as a RAGOM volunteer, all information developed for the expressed use by RAGOM is the property of RAGOM and may not be removed in part or its entirety.

Federal Volunteer Protection Act (1997)

The Federal Volunteer Protection Act (1997) will protect against personal liability when performing as a RAGOM volunteer if you are 1) providing service to RAGOM for little or no compensation and 2) acting in the scope of RAGOM volunteer duties, even if your negligence (but not extreme negligence or acting criminally) caused harm. This protection does not extend to the operation of a motor vehicle, as your mandatory automobile insurance provides this liability protection for you.

Fostering/Sheltering a RAGOM Animal

If fostering or sheltering any RAGOM animal, permanently or temporarily, a volunteer agrees to be subject to an inspection of the living arrangements by any Board Member or The Director of Operations at any time with a 24-hour notice. An animal under RAGOM's care may be removed from any fostering or sheltering arrangement at any time, with or without cause, at the discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive Director.

Interacting with the Public

Volunteers are asked not to contact organizations or individuals or speak publicly on behalf of the organization without the express written approval or direction of Managers. Before any action or statement which might significantly affect or obligate RAGOM, volunteers must seek prior consultation and approval from the Board of Directors or its appointed agent.

Maintaining Confidentiality

Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary or privileged information to which they are exposed as volunteers, whether it involves clients, benefactors, other volunteers, animals, or any internal communications. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in the termination of a volunteer's relationship with RAGOM.

Progressive Discipline
Volunteers who do not adhere to the rules, policies, and procedures in place or developed by RAGOM may be subject to progressive discipline, including dismissal.  Possible grounds for progressive discipline may include, but are not limited to, the following:  
Misconduct
Insubordination
Theft or misuse of RAGOM materials or funds
Abuse or mistreatment of any volunteer or animal, whether or not it is in RAGOM's care
Failure to abide by RAGOM policies and procedures
Failure to perform assigned volunteer duties as agreed
Engaging in behavior designed to create discord and lack of harmony
Interfering with another volunteer on the job
Willfully restricting volunteer output or engaging others to do the same
RAGOM Documents
All documents created by volunteers shall be kept in a RAGOM electronic storage location, not a personal location. This includes, but is not limited to, Policy and Standard Operating Procedures documents, publicity documents, fundraising documents, internal spreadsheets, templates, and forms.
Photography

As a volunteer, you authorize RAGOM to use your photograph at RAGOM activities in future promotions, publications, or press releases to further the organization’s mission. RAGOM will not use your name without permission. 

RAGOM Email Account
Every volunteer will be assigned a RAGOM e-mail user account where all communications relating to volunteer activities will be received. You agree that you will actively monitor and use this account for communications relating only to your volunteer activities and will comply with all RAGOM policies relating to respectful communications.
Social Media Etiquette
Access to the RAGOM’s website, volunteer site, Facebook pages, and other RAGOM discussion forums is a privilege for RAGOM volunteers to foster community support, engagement, and education on behalf of RAGOM's work for dogs in need. Any volunteer posting content that intentionally communicates defamatory information about a person, a group, or the RAGOM organization may be subject to dismissal.
Use of RAGOM Facilities and Property

Volunteers' use of RAGOM facilities and property and access to RAGOM information is expected and encouraged. However, the use of such is to be governed by the policies outlined in this agreement. To facilitate the execution of your volunteer role, RAGOM will provide volunteers access to/use of: RAGOM-administered email distribution lists, RAGOM-administered discussion forums, published forms, documented processes, reimbursement for approved expenses, use of dog-related items (e.g., crates). All supplies provided to a volunteer for RAGOM-related service remain the property of RAGOM. Should a Volunteer Agreement be terminated at any time and for any reason, the volunteer shall return all RAGOM property to RAGOM or pay the retail cash value of the property if the property is kept for personal use.

Volunteer Safety

As a volunteer, you acknowledge that working with rescued animals could sometimes cause injury, death, or contamination of yourself or other animals in your care, and you agree that RAGOM is not to be held liable for any such occurrence. Any worker compensation benefits do not cover a RAGOM volunteer. A RAGOM volunteer is expected to carry applicable and appropriate insurance to cover medical expenses for any personal injuries sustained while performing volunteer services.

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