City of Edna Animal Control Shelter Volunteer Orientation

City of Edna Animal Control Shelter Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Agreement

Each volunteer for Boarding for Rescues will be required to attend a short orientation presented by a Boarding for Rescues representative.

The orientation shall include, but is not limited to, the following;

  1. Tour of the kennel area & location of food, water & toys.
  1. Identifying which animals can safely be allowed to interact with other animals.
  1. How to properly place a leash on a dog.
  1. Location as to where dogs can be taken for a walk.
  1. How to properly dispose of poo.
  1. How to properly disinfect a kennel.
  1. Proper interaction with each dog.
  1. Proper bathing & grooming

Volunteer Application and Release

Being a volunteer is extremely rewarding, educational, exciting and fun.

Walking a dog, providing a clean environment, or even giving an animal a bath or pat on the head, can havea huge impact on the lives of all of our rescued babies. It is rewarding tosee how dogs and cats respond to the love they receive that they might not have ever experienced. In most cases our animals were strays or abused and this might be the first time they experienced compassion.The time and attention that our volunteers give to the animals is very important. We want to say THANK YOU for volunteering!!

All volunteers must attend a short orientation. The training will be aimed at keeping you and the animals safe from harm. All volunteers must fill out a Volunteer application.

All volunteers must sign the attached liability release. If you are under 18 years of age your parents must sign the attached liability release and you must be accompanied by an adult at all times during your volunteer hours.

All volunteers must pre-schedule their volunteer time with a Boarding for Rescues representative. All volunteers must sign in & out of the Volunteer Sign In/Out Log.

Volunteer Application

Please complete all of the following sections:

Name: ______

Address: ______

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Phone Number: ______

Age/DOB (if under 18 years of age) ______

Email address: ______

Are you affiliated with any animal related organization? Yes ____ No ____

If yes, indicate the organization below:

Organization Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone #: ______

Contact Person: ______

How long have you been affiliated with this organization? ______

Occupation: ______

Employers Name: ______

In case of an Emergency, whom should we contact?

Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone #: ______

Is this person related to you? ______If Yes, how? ______

Briefly describe any experience you have had in handling animals.

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Liability Release

The following statements are a release of liability to Boarding for Rescues and Melissa Parr.

  1. All volunteer applications must be approved by a Boarding for Rescues representative.
  2. All volunteers of Boarding for Rescues are representatives of the organization and must adhere to all guidelines that have been presented to you.
  3. Boarding for Rescues is not liable for damage or theft to volunteer’s property; personal property is the sole responsibility of the person to whom it belongs.
  4. Boarding for Rescues is not liable for any personal injury and/or illness to volunteers, volunteer’s family, volunteer’s animals, or anyone that accompanies them during their volunteer time.
  5. Boarding for Rescues reserves the right to deny anyone at any time consent to volunteer for any reason.
  6. Any expenses incurred while volunteering is considered a donation and will not be reimbursed. Any reimbursable costs must always be approved by a Boarding for Rescues representative before expense is occurred.

I agree to hold Boarding for Recues and all persons associated with them harmless for any injury I receive while volunteering, including any injuries caused by an animal that is a part of the facility or property, whether the animal is within the kennel area or not. I have attended orientation and understand Boarding for Rescues rules and procedures and I agree to abide by these rules and follow all procedures of which I have been instructed. I understand that any volunteer who violates the rules will automatically forfeit their volunteer privileges and must leave the property immediately.

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Signature Date

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Parent (when applicable) Date

Junior Volunteer Consent

Under the age of 18 – You must have parental consent to volunteer and must be accompanied by an adult at all times during your volunteer hours.

To be filled out by your parent/guardian;

My son/daughter ______has my permission to volunteer at Boarding for Rescues under the direction of a Boarding for Rescues representative. I understand that my son/daughter will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations, general guidelines, and responsibilities of the program. I have read this entire five page document and agree to the rules and regulations set forth within the documents.

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Parent/guardian signature Date

For Official Use Only

Reviewed by: ______Approved: ___ Not Approved: ___ Date: ______

Training provided by: ______Date: ______

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