Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/7/2025
Item Status: New
From: George Majors, Animal Shelter Manager
Submitted by: George Majors, Animal Shelter Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Waiving of Age Limit for Volunteers for Foley High School Key Club Event at Baldwin County Animal Shelter
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the one-time waiving of the age requirement for volunteers as listed in the Baldwin County Animal Shelter Volunteer Handbook (page 5) for a volunteering event by the Foley High School Key Club at the Baldwin County Animal Shelter on October 18, 2025; and
2) Approve the Baldwin County Animal Shelter Consent and Waiver Agreement for Minor Volunteer.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Foley High School (FHS) Key Club contacted the Baldwin County Animal Shelter to inquire about volunteering opportunities such as walking dogs and cleaning. The FHS Key Club members are students aged 14-18 years old. According to the Baldwin County Animal Shelter Volunteer Handbook, all volunteers are required to be at least 18 years old. Staff requests for a waiver of the age requirement for this one-time event with the FHS Key Club. An updated Consent and Waiver Agreement for Minor Volunteer has been prepared for parents or guardians to complete for this event (see attached).
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Approved by Brad Hicks 09/26/2025
Additional comments: Legal created the waiver for the event on 09/26/2025
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration and George Majors
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - send NOA email to George Majors.
George Majors - provide copy of Animal Shelter Handbook for each volunteer and ensure fully executed consent form is received for every student volunteer.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A