Volunteer Agreement, Consent & Community Guidelines

Community Guidelines for Volunteers

As a volunteer with Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, you are joining a community committed to respect, care, and cultural integrity. Please help us create a welcoming environment by following these guidelines:

1. Respect the Land & Animals

Honor the land and Buffalo that sustain us. Follow all instructions regarding safety, handling, and stewardship.

2. Respect People & Culture

We welcome people from many walks of life. Please engage with others respectfully and honor Indigenous culture, traditions, and protocols.

3. Show Up & Communicate

If you commit to a shift, please arrive on time. If you can’t make it, let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust.

4. Stay Safe

Follow staff directions at all times. Safety—for you, other volunteers, attendees, and animals—comes first.

5. Be a Team Player

Events run smoothly when we all work together. Be flexible, ask questions, and support your fellow volunteers.

6. Keep It Positive

We are here to serve our community. Bring patience, kindness, and a spirit of generosity to every interaction.

7. Zero Tolerance for Discrimination, Harassment, Alcohol, or Drugs

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, disruptive behavior, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs during volunteer activities. Volunteers who violate these standards may be asked to leave immediately.

Volunteer Agreement & Consent

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Texas Tribal Buffalo Project. Before signing up, please review the following terms carefully.

1. Event & Marketing Communications

By signing up to volunteer, you agree to receive emails, phone calls, or text messages from Texas Tribal Buffalo Project regarding:

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Event updates

  • Other organizational communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

2. Liability & Release

Your participation as a volunteer is entirely voluntary. By choosing to participate, you:

  • Assume all risks associated with your participation, including but not limited to physical injury or property damage.

  • Release and hold harmless Texas Tribal Buffalo Project, its employees, agents, and partners from any and all claims, liabilities, or damages that may arise from your participation.

  • Understand that Texas Tribal Buffalo Project does not provide medical insurance for volunteers, and you are responsible for your own health and safety.

3. Travel & Lodging Expenses

Volunteers are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and any personal expenses incurred while participating in events or activities.

4. Media Consent

By participating as a volunteer, I grant Texas Tribal Buffalo Project permission to photograph, record, and use my image, likeness, and/or voice in any promotional or educational materials, including social media, newsletters, and website content. I understand that I will not receive compensation and that these materials become the property of Texas Tribal Buffalo Project.