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Volunteers, including Community Service Workers, may be utilized from time to time to assist Pickens County agencies (County) with a variety of activities and projects. This agreement is to verify that the individual whose signature appears below agrees to follow all relevant policies, both internally and externally, related to his/her act of volunteerism, and clearly understands that his/her services are being donated to Pickens County Government. Volunteer services are usually donated for a specific program and/or period of time and may be terminated by the volunteer or the County at any time. Volunteers are not employees of the County and are not eligible for pay, insurance, retirement, workers compensation, unemployment compensation or any other employee benefits. Volunteers agree not to indemnify and to hold the County harmless from any and all claims of action that may arise out of performance of assigned duties. Volunteers agree that in the event of injury while in the performance of a volunteer service, to seek medical attention using their own medical insurance. Volunteers understand that they may come in contact with information that is protected by state or federal law. Volunteers understand and agree that such information will not be inappropriately used or disclosed whether during or after their volunteer service. By signing this agreement, the volunteer acknowledges full awareness that no benefits, pay or preference for employment will be received in return for the donated services. The volunteer chooses to donate his/her services to the County and agrees to all terms of this agreement. Pickens County Animal Shelter Acknowledgement of Volunteer Services Volunteer Signature Name (Print) Date Manager/Supervisor Name (Print) Date