Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! As a foster-based rescue, volunteering generally involves conducting home visits for potential adopters, assisting with transporting cages and working event booths. Due to the birds residing in the homes of our volunteer fosters, we do not offer hands on volunteering.
If you are interested in working directly with the birds in our care, consider fostering instead!

Application Type
Date
I am over 18 Years old *
If you are not 18, please note that a consent form will be required from your parent/guardian. This will be sent to you during the application processing.
Contact Information
First Name *
Legal name, if different from the name used
Last Name *

Address *
City *
State *
ZIP *
Phone *
Email *
Birth Date *
Pronouns

Emergency contact name *
Emergency contact number *
Emergency Contact Email
Interests and Experience
How did you find out about STAR? *
Are you willing to undergo a background check? *
Please describe your experience with birds? (current flock members, years working with birds, what kinds of birds you have been around ...etc): *
Having limited or no bird experience does not disqualify you as an applicant. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities, some of which don't require any bird knowledge. Please note, all birds reside in volunteer foster homes. As such, cleaning cages ...etc is not possible.
In what way would you be interested in helping? Unsure, that's ok!
Are you aware the exotic birds may carry diseases that can infect humans? *
Are you aware that birds may bite if frightened, agitated, or over-stimulated? *
Are you willing to take a Basic Parrot Care class? *
What size birds are you comfortable around?
Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability
Please Read Carefully By signing this agreement, I, the undersigned volunteer, acknowledge my understanding and acceptance of the terms laid out below, which govern my volunteer and/or foster activities with STAR St. Louis Avian Rescue (“STAR”). Policies and Safety Rules I commit to adhering to all of STAR’s volunteer policies, safety rules, and conduct expectations. I understand that STAR strictly prohibits bullying, harassment, threatening behavior, or violence of any kind. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the termination of my volunteer status. Volunteer Status I acknowledge that: I am not an employee of STAR. I will not receive compensation for my services. I am not entitled to any employment benefits, including insurance, healthcare, workers’ compensation, or other benefits from STAR. STAR reserves the right to terminate my volunteer status at any time, with or without cause. Risks of Volunteering I recognize that volunteering at STAR involves various inherent risks, including but not limited to: Physical exertion, such as lifting heavy objects. Handling potentially hazardous materials like cage parts, sharp objects, and tools. Exposure to dust, loud noises, and infectious diseases. Potential risks involving interactions with animals, such as bites, scratches, and transmission of zoonotic diseases. Risks of injury, illness, death, allergic reactions, and property damage. I accept these risks as part of my volunteering at STAR and any related activities, where at STAR-sponsored events or while transporting or housing STAR property or animals. Assumption of Risk I am fully aware of the risks mentioned above and voluntarily agree to: Engage in volunteer activities for STAR Assume all associated risks, whether known or unforeseen, regardless of the location or cause. I understand that STAR is not responsible for the behavior or actions of personally owned birds that I may bring to STAR sponsored events. As the legal owner of a bird, I am legally responsible for the actions of my own personal pets.
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Waiver and Release of Claims I hereby release and forever discharge STAR, its successors, and assigns from any liability claims or demands arising from my volunteer activities. I understand that this Release discharges STAR St. Louis Avian Rescue from any liability or claim that I may have against STAR with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage incurred during my volunteer service or as a result of my participation in volunteer activities. Medical Care and Insurance I consent to receiving first aid and emergency medical services from STAR in case of injury during volunteer activities. I understand that I am responsible for all medical costs incurred. I understand that STAR does not carry or maintain health, accident, liability (including without limitation motor vehicle liability), property loss or damage (including without limitation motor vehicle collision damage), medical or disability insurance coverage for any volunteer or the property of any volunteer. I hereby acknowledge that I am required to have automobile insurance to transport STAR property or drive on behalf of STAR.
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Confidentiality I may have access to STAR’s confidential information. At all times during and after my participation, I agree to hold any such confidential information in confidence and not disclose or use it except as STAR expressly authorizes. Use of My Name and Image I understand that STAR may take photos or videos of me. I consent to use by STAR of my image, voice, name, and story, and of images of any works I may create as a volunteer (collectively, “materials”), in STAR’s digital and print promotional, fundraising, educational, and other communications. STAR may use the materials without obtaining my approval or paying me for such use. I grant STAR all copyrights in and waive any legal claims relating to the materials, including those relating to copyright, rights of publicity or privacy, or defamation, or arising from any distortion, blurring, or alteration that may occur in the making, editing, or use of the materials. General Provisions I understand that this Agreement will be binding for so long as I am a volunteer at STAR. This Agreement will run in favor of, and may be enforced by, each of the STAR Parties, and will bind my heirs, next of kin, and legal representatives. This Agreement will be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the other terms remain effective.
*	I affirm that I am of legal age and able to sign on my own behalf and am freely signing this Agreement. I have read this Agreement and fully understand that by signing this Agreement, I am giving up legal rights and remedies that may be available to me and to other persons.

Signature *
Signature Instructions: Use your mouse to sign your name by clicking and holding it down as you write if not using a touchscreen device.

Please note, as a volunteer-based organization, it can take up to two weeks to process your application.
Once submitted, our volunteer team will reach out in the next few days to confirm confirmation of your application, ask any follow up questions and to go over next steps. Once approved, the next step will be to attend a Volunteer Orientation and our Bird 101 Class (both held monthly at the Humane Society on Macklind). Please ensure that you bring some form of current government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID, US or other government identification) to this orientation.

If you do not receive an email from us, please check your SPAM folder. If you have not heard from us, please email volunteer@staravian.org for updates on your application.

Volunteer Application

Contact Information

Interests and Experience

Agreement, Release and Waiver of Liability