VOLUNTEER Application

  • VOLUNTEER Application

    Once Upon a Tail Rescue

  • Once Upon a Tail is a rescue organization for homeless, sick, anandoned and injured dogs. It is our goal to get them healthy and place these dogs in permanent, loving homes where every member of the household is committed to their lifelong care. If you are willing to help us with our mission by Volunteering your time and/or talent, please complete the application below. Your application will be reviewed and if qualified, we will proceed with inviting you to assist at events or with special projects based on your skills and abilities. This will be one of the most rewarding things you can do as an animal lover, and you are truly making a difference! Thank you for choosing to join us in our mission to HELP SAVE MORE!

    • SECTION I - Personal information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Are you over 18 years old?*
    • If under 18 years old, has your parent or guardian given permission for this specific volunteer opportunity?*
    • SECTION II -Experience & Availability  
    • Do your Volunteer Hours need to be tracked for Community Service hours?*
    • Have you ever Volunteered in animal Rescue before?*
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    • SECTION III - Volunteer Activities 
    • Are you able to Volunteer to assist with EVENT SET UP? (Involves physical labor to help set up wire kennels, tables, chairs, banners, tents, etc.)*
    • Are you able to volunteer to assist with EVENT TAKE DOWN? (Involves physical labor to help take down wire kennels, tables, chairs, banners, tents, etc.)*
    • Are you able to volunteer to work during the event to hold, walk, socialize dogs, as well as clean up any accidents as requested by our adoption coordinators?*
    • Are you able to volunteer for transport of a dog(s) to and from an event, to a foster home or to a Veterinary Appointment?*
    • Are you able to volunteer for transport of longer distances, to pick up a rescue dog in another City, Parish or State?*
    • Are you skilled at data entry & able to volunteer to enter adoption applications into PetSmart’s system via their onsite Tablet?*
    • Do you have any photography or video training/experience and able to volunteer to help take great photos of our dogs to help them get adopted?*
    • Please check off all other special skills or abilities you might have, that you are willing to use in a volunteer capacity to help our rescue dogs.*
    • Are you interested in fostering dogs?*
    • SECTION IV - Terms and Consitions 

    • AGREMENT TO VOLUNTEER

      PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY to FULLY UNDERSTAND what you are agreeing to.
      By entering his/her signature, VOLUNTEER and PARENT/GUARDIAN of volunteer if under 18, hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:

      I understand that I will provide volunteer care for dog(s) from One Upon a Tail Rescue, as well as time and any services, on a volunteer basis and at no cost/charge to the rescue.  I also agree to the following conditions while Volunteering:

      • I understand that I represent the rescue when volunteering, and agree to dress appropriately, speak and act in a professional manner, and wear a mask as mandated by local and/or federal law. 
      • I will treat all customers, visitors, potential adopters, venue staff, other volunteers and rescue personnel with respect and kindness at all times. 
      • I understand that I may have access to personal information about potential adopters in the course of my volunteer work, and that information is confidential and not to be shared. 
      • I understand that many of our pups have been abused, traumatized, untrained, unsocialized or had little human contact in the past. I will provide patience and positive reinforcement, as EVERY human interaction is highly important to helping them heal from their past and secure a forever home! 
      • I understand that the prior history of rescue dogs can make them fearful, prone to try to escape or run away by darting, pulling, twisting, turning or any means possible, and I will take all necessary precautions to esure safety.
      • I agree to review the kennel card of each dog before taking it out, to learn about them, particularly if they are DOG FRIENDLY or NOT. 
      • I agree to ALWAYS use a Slip Lead (or Harness for the bigger dogs), as collars may not always be sized right or secure, and to keep it supervised at all times. 
      • I agree to always secure the kennel door with the left foot, and ensure that the leash/harness is secured on the dog, before fully opening the kennel door. 
      • I agree to ask for assistance when needed with a dog, visitor or potential adopter and will not answer any questions that I have not read on the kennel card or been trained to provide. 
      • I agree to volunteer with the dogs and rescue at my own risk, and indemnify and release Once Upon a Tail Rescue, it's Officers, Directors, and volunteers, from any and all liability arising from damages to person(s), pet(s) or property caused by the rescue dog(s) or during my volunteer work.  

      PUPPY & UNVACCINATED DOG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

      I further AGREE to the following statements about KEEPING PUPPIES, UNVACCINATED DOGS OR NEWLY VACCINATED DOGS SAFE, and have READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY: 

      Puppy or unvaccinated dog's exposure to germs and other dogs must be limited until they have had at least their first two sets of vaccinations. Vaccines are not effective immediately, so we allow at least a week past the 2nd vaccination date for better protection. Exposure to areas where other dogs have walked and gone to the bathroom will increase the pups risk of contracting disease.

       Until that time,

      • The pup must potty on potty pads or newspaper.
      • The pup must not be placed on the floor inside, or on the ground, grass or dirt outside. 

      MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THESE PUPS MUST BE HELD AT ALL TIMES IF NOT IN A DESIGNATED KENNEL OR PLAYPEN WHERE PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO PROTECT THEM FROM DEADLY VIRUSES.

    • I certify that the information provided on this application is complete, accurate, true and correct, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may void this application and result in revolving volunteer privileges. I hereby authorize Once Upon a Tail to contact my parent, legal guardian, or other party listed above for further information and/or records.

    • FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: 

      Please double check that you have completed all required fields and then click the SUBMIT button below.  You will see a screen with a GREEN CHECK MARK when the application is submitted successfully.  If the application is not submitting, please scroll up and complete any missing information in red, and try to submit again.  

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