Volunteer Application & Agreement

Volunteer Application & Agreement

Volunteer Application & Agreement

InstructionsPlease fill out all sections as completely as possible. Feel free to attach additional pages, if necessary. Return your application by email y fax to 877.866.1406, or by mail to PAWS Volunteer Coordinator, 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Applicant Contact Information

Full Name:Email:

Street Address:City:State, ZIP:

Best phone to reach you:Alternate phone:

Birth Date:

Note: If you are not over 18 years old, this application must also be signed by a parent or guardian.

Emergency Contact person: PhoneRelationship:

Have you ever been convicted of a crime? □No □YesIf yes, please explain:

Employment:

I am currently□a student □retired□unemployed□self-employed□employed

Employer Name:City/Town:

Work Phone:Work Email:

Can you be contacted at work by phone or email?□Yes□No

Background and Other Experience

Describe your experience with animals (including your pets):

Which types of animals:

□Cats□Kittens□Pregnant cats□Dogs

□Rabbits□Guinea Pigs□Birds□Other pets (please specify)

Do you have experience with other pet rescues?□No □YesIf yes, which one(s):

Do you have experience with other non-profits? □No □Yes If yes, which one(s):

Are you interested in and able to foster any of our pets? □Yes □No

Checkbelow to indicate any skills or experience that you think may be useful in volunteering with our organization:

□Administrative work□Blogging□Bookkeeping□Booth management

□Creative Writing□Event Planning□Finance□Fundraising

□Grant Writing□Human Resources□Inventory management □Newsletters

□Nursing□Office management□Online Sales (Ebay, etc.)□Photography

□Retail sales□Teaching/Training□Videography□Website management

□Donations Management□Volunteer management □Hotline response (phone and email)

□Constant Contact□Dropbox□Excel□Google Docs/Drive

□MS Word□Petfinder□Petpoint□Photoshop, Elements, etc.

□Publishing programs (Adobe, Publisher, etc.)□Quickbooks□Rescue Groups □VistaPrint

□Adoption counseling□Bottlefeeding□Cat behavior evaluation□Cat socializing/training

□Clicker Training□Feral trapping□Feral feeding□Medical caregiving

Describe any other skills or experience that you think may be useful in volunteering with our organization:

Availability When are you available to start volunteering? (Month/Day/Year)

Approximate # Hours per week: Is your availability flexible? □Yes□No

Please indicate your preferred days and hours of availability:

Days: MON______TUE______WED______THU______FRI______SAT_____ SUN _____

Evenings: MON______TUE______WED______THU______FRI______SAT_____ SUN _____

Why do you wish to volunteer for PAWS?

General Information

Do you have a computer and daily access to the internet? □Yes□No

Do you drive? □Yes□No

Do you have access to transportation if you do not drive? □Yes□No

If you have a disability and require accommodations to perform your assignment, please indicate:

How did you hear of this volunteer opportunity?

□VolunteerMatch.com□Adopt-a-Pet □Petfinder.com □Patch.com (which town?):

□Other website: □Newspaper (which one?):

□APAWS volunteer□My vet:□A friend: □A family member:

□PetSmart Danvers□PETCO Woburn□Other pet store:

□Another organization:□ Other (please specify):

I am a PAWS□Member/Supporter□Adopter

References

Please provide two personal or professional references. Include your current vet, if applicable.

Reference #1 Reference #2

NameName

CityCity

PhonePhone

Agreement

By signing below, I signify that I agree to the following terms and conditions:

  • I will abide by the PAWS mission, policies and procedures while I am a volunteer.
  • If I am selected to help coordinate an event or activity for PAWS, I agree to
  • provide the Board with information on a timely basis, and
  • work with other volunteers/Board members to obtain Board approval for all new or unusual projects.
  • If I am selected to chair a committee, I agree to become a PAWS member as required by PAWS bylaws.
  • If I stop volunteering at any time, I will promptly return any PAWS equipment, records, supplies, and any other items in good, clean condition.
  • I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured, or frightened by the animals encountered while volunteering for PAWS.
  • PAWS is not liable to me for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in connection with the performance of my volunteer activities.
  • I understand that PAWS may refuse volunteer applications for any reason.
  • If I provide foster care in my home, I will allow PAWS to visit my home to observe the animals and their living quarters.
  • I agree to give PAWS the right and permission to use my photograph in its promotional materials, publicity efforts, etc., as needed.
  • I have accurately and truthfully completed this Volunteer Application and Agreement.

Signature:Date:

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