All of us at HKRAS are profoundly thankful and grateful for the vital services contributed by all sincere and enthusiastic helpers in our volunteer team. Our Volunteer Program is an integral part of the Society. If you also share and acknowledge our vision, you are most welcome to join our volunteer team. On behalf of the herps and all animals that you help, thank you for contributing your precious time and energy, and for helping us be an organization of which we can all be truly proud. You need to read and sign the following Applicant's Agreement before you can participate as a standing HKRAS volunteer. If you have any questions about it, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

APPLICANT'S AGREEMENT

• I will take ideas, constructive comments, suggestions and criticisms directly to the program leader and agree to be supervised by the program leader.
• I authorize the Hong Kong Reptile & Amphibian Society to seek emergency medical treatment in case of accident, injury, or illness.
• If communications problems develop between employees and myself, as a volunteer I will report these to the program leader as soon as possible.
• The Hong Kong Reptile & Amphibian Society has my permission to use any and all photographs taken of me to promote society services and programs or to publicize any event. I understand that all prints and negatives become sole property of the Hong Kong Reptile & Amphibian Society and may be used without payment or prior notification.
• I understand any type of the Hong Kong Reptile & Amphibian Society records are to be kept confidential.
• I understand that because I may handle animals it is important to discuss the animal related vaccinations with my physician.
• I agree to inform the volunteer coordinator in advance and as soon as possible if I am unable to fulfill the tasks I have been assigned.
• I understand that if I am injured while acting as an unpaid member of the volunteer staff that I am not covered by Worker's Compensation Law.
• Under our Worker's Insurance policy, HKRAS volunteers are not classified as "employees" and are therefore ineligible for Worker's Compensation coverage for injuries that might be sustained while volunteering for the HKRAS.