VOLUNTEER INFORMATION FORM
CHASING DAYLIGHT ANIMAL SHELTER, INC
My Personal Contact Information
Name: ______Date of Birth: ______
Address: ______
Home phone: ______Work phone: ______
Home email: ______Work email: ______
Best Way to Contact: ______Today’s Date: ______
My Emergency Contact Information
In case of an emergency, Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter will act immediately to contact your preferences below:
Primary Contact: ______Relationship: ______
Phone Number: ______Other Phone Number:______
Please note: Volunteers who work directly with shelter pets will be exposed to dog and cat dander; dog and cat hair; cleaning chemicals; pet food with preservatives; bouncy animal activity; and other potential hazards. Some lifting and labor may occasionally be asked of volunteers.
My Volunteer Interests
Circle all that apply.
Walking dogsBaking for FundraisersPublic Relations
Cat CuddlingClerical/office workFostering animals
Kennel aidHousekeepingDog training
Telephone callsAdoption screening & followupOff-site adoption days
Volunteer coordinationLaundryPublic education
Yard MaintenanceGroomingPet visits to nursing homes
Vet runsFundraising
For Youth Volunteers Only
Because we value your children we want to ensure their safety while they are volunteering at CDAS. We welcome parents or guardians who want to work with their child during their volunteer time to help build a parent-child relationship. Youth volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer at the shelter without a parent or guardian present, but with their written permission. Younger children can volunteer if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Permission Slip and Liability Waiver. [______], the parent of [______], do hereby give permission for my minor child to volunteer at Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter. I understand that my child will be working with and around animals and may be asked to do physical labor such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and will be walking dogs and handling cats, kittens and puppies. I hereby knowingly, freely, and voluntarily waive any right or cause of action of any kind whatsoever arising as a result of such activity from which, and liability may or could accrue, against Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter, Inc. or its agents or employees jointly or individually.
Parent’s Name Printed: ______Date: ______Signed:______
Shelter work isn’t always as glamorous as most expect it to be. It requires lots of cleaning, dishes, laundry, sweeping, moping, scooping cat litter boxes, picking up dog poop, etc. Is this something that you are willing to help out with?
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We are very busy in the mornings and in the evenings with cleaning and getting everyone fed. We are in need of the most help between 8-11am and 5-7pm. Are you available during any of these times?
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Do you have any previous experience with pets or volunteering at an animal shelter before?
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Why are you interested in volunteering at Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter?
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Do you have any pet allergies or any other restrictions we need to be aware of? (ex: not able to lift over 10lbs)
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When are you hoping to start volunteering here and how often are you hoping to come in to volunteer?
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Comments and/or Questions:
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Thank you for your interest in Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter!
We look forward to having your help here!