Volunteer Application

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Volunteer Application

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with Animal Protectors!
To become a volunteer with Animal Protectors, you must:
- RSVP and attend a Volunteer Orientation onsite at Animal Protectors
- Be 16 years of age or older
  - Volunteers must be 18 years or older to socialize with dogs or 16 years or older and be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian to socialize with cats. Other opportunities to volunteer, you must be 18 years or older.
Your Name:

First Name Last Name
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number:

Area Code Phone Number
Date of Birth *
Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian become a volunteer with them. The parent/guardian will also need to fill out a volunteer application and attend volunteer orientation.
Email:
Emergency Contact: List name, phone number and relationship to contact in case of emergency.

First Name Last Name
Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Area Code Phone Number
Emergency Contact Relationship to you:
Why are you interested in becoming a volunteer at Animal Protectors?
Please indicate which area(s) you are interested in volunteering.

Office Volunteer: assist the staff during public adoption hours. Dog Walking Volunteer: hands-on socialization, outside time and daily exercise. Cat Care: provide socialization and enrichment. Foster Care: provide a temporary home for animals that need rehabilitation, animals that have just given birth, for puppies and kittens, or animals that need a shelter break. Fundraising and Events Volunteer: assist with raising funds for the shelter through special events, raffle sales and sales of merchandise. Recycling Volunteer: take bags of donated empty aluminum cans to the scrap yard to recycle for money. Cleaning and Laundry Volunteer: assist the staff with general cleaning and laundry.
What time of day would you most likely be available to volunteer?

Weekday Mornings Weekday Afternoons Weekday Evenings Weekends
Describe any previous experience working with cats or dogs.
Do you have any special skills, training or hobbies that you would like to share?
Have you ever been convicted of a violent crime or any crime involving animal abuse? If yes, please explain.
Do you have any restrictions or needs that require special accommodations? For example, allergy to animals, unable to stand for long periods of time, difficulty walking, etc. Please provide any details you feel comfortable sharing.
Before you hit Submit!

After you submit your volunteer application, you will receive a follow-up email with our Volunteer Orientation Schedule. Orientations are typically held the third Sunday of the month at Animal Protectors, 730 Church Street, New Kensington.

You will need to RSVP to attend an Orientation.
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Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Volunteer Application