Volunteer Application

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Are you allergic to any medications?
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If yes, which ones?
List any medical conditions/limitations Helping Strays should be aware of or that would prevent you from safely volunteering for the organization
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Is your interest in with Helping Strays a result of mandatory community service through your school?
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Do you have experience in the position(s) for which you are applying? If so, explain
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Because the shelter deals with live animals, we must limit the volunteer opportunities based on age. This is for the safety of every volunteer, but also the safety and wellbeing of the animals housed onsite. The following is a list of volunteer opportunities based on the age of the volunteer:
Volunteers 12 years-of-age and younger:
- Rescue Reader Volunteer – read to the cats and dogs in the shelter
Volunteers 13-15 years-of-age:
- Rescue Reader Volunteer – read to the cats and dogs in the shelter
- Donation Collection for Shelter – collect supplies or funds to help support the shelter animals
- Special Projects
Volunteers 16 years-of-age and older:
- Front Desk Volunteer – answer phones, assist staff, and act as an ambassador to visitors to the shelter
- Dog Walker – walk the kennel dogs around the shelter grounds, picking up after them when they mess
- Laundry Volunteer – wash, dry and fold laundry generated by the shelter animals
- Office Cleaning – help with the upkeep and overall cleanliness of the shelter
- Canine Kennel Cleaning – clean kennels, replace bedding and toys and make sure they are presentable for shelter visitors
- Feline Cleaning and Care – clean cat condos, empty and replace litter plans, feed and water, and make sure the feline living areas are presentable for shelter visitors
- Shelter Animal Feeding and Watering – prepare food for dogs, deliver, and wash dirty bowls afterward
- Special Event Volunteer – assist shelter staff and other volunteers before, during, and/or after special events
- Feline Socialization – interact with the kittens and cats onsite; petting, brushing, and holding kittens and cats
- Canine Enrichment Volunteer – participate in enrichment activities to benefit the kennel dogs, including sitting with the dog and petting, brushing, and interacting with the canine
- Adoption Event Volunteer – assist during adoption events, speaking with the public and answering questions about the canines
- Newschannel 5 Volunteer (must be 18+) – transport an animal to be featured on television
- Petsmart Feline Volunteer (must be 18+) – clean, feed, and socialize felines at Belleville Crossings Petsmart
- Transport Volunteer (must be 18+) – transport shelter animals to and from events, or to and from veterinary appointments
Each position is accompanied with specific time commitments, qualifications, and a brief list of duties that helps our volunteers maximize their time and best benefits the shelter. Helping Strays will require that the time commitments be honored and met for anyone interested in that specific volunteer role. It will be required of all volunteers to pledge a three-month commitment to Helping Strays in their volunteer role, pledging to volunteer 1-3 hours each week, or 2 half days per month (depending on position requirements). If someone is interested in volunteering but cannot make the necessary commitment, that individual’s request to be a volunteer will not be honored. All volunteers will be required to attend a volunteer orientation before being eligible for a specific volunteer role. Orientations will be held a minimum of once per month. During orientations, potential volunteers will learn about the shelter, it role within the community, and how volunteers help support the staff and mission. Potential volunteers will also receive a tour of the facility o familiarize themselves with the organization. Upon completion of the orientation, the shelter will coordinate with the potential volunteer training and start dates. Please note – some positions will require additional training or evaluations before the volunteer is permitted to volunteer on their own.
I hereby give Helping Strays permission to verify any information that has been provided on this application and I attest that all information provided is true and valid to the best of my ability.
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