MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Paws in the Park Dog Walk & Fest Volunteer Application

MCHS, in Partnership with the City of Gaithersburg

Email completed page 1, to Jfernandez@mchumane.org

Deadline to Submit Form: Friday, April 14, 2023

 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Paws in the Park. Our volunteers are an important and vital part of this event!

When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Bohrer Park at Summit Hill Farm, 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. MD Attire:Current MCHS volunteers should wear their blue shirt; all other volunteers should plan to wear a white t-shirt. All volunteers must wear long pants and comfortable shoes! You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer for this event. General assignments and more information for volunteers will be provided the week of the event. Signed forms for those needing SSL hours will be available at the end of your shift.

PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please Print Legibly):

Email Address: (Since we communicate with volunteers by e-mail, we require that you keep a current email address on file with us)

EMERGENCY CONTACT & OTHER INFORMATION:

I am over 18: I am a current MCHS volunteer:

(Have attended Volunteer Information Session)

I have volunteered at this event in the past

Once you select the shift(s) you would like to work, you will be assigned a volunteer position. Please select more than one. 11:30am 2:00pm 2:30pm 4:30pm 1:30pm 3:30pm 10:00am 3:30pmAny Shift

The event is held rain or shine. The majority of volunteers will be needed between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Note that some shifts overlap to ease transition.

Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early, so you may find parking, sign in, and arrive at assigned area by the time your shift begins. Upon arrival, all volunteers should check in at the volunteer check in. Volunteer assignments will be emailed the week of the event.

Your family & friends may not enter the park unless they register and pay the entry fee.

We will not take walk-up volunteers.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Paws in the Park. Paws in the Park is MCHS's largest fundraising event - the animals are counting on all of us! Please encourage your friends and family to register and fundraise for us at https://secure.frontstream.com/paws-in-the-park-2023

When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Bohrer Park at Summit Hill Farm, 506 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, MD Attire: Current MCHS volunteers should wear their blue shirt; all other volunteers should plan to wear a white t-shirt. All volunteers must wear long pants and comfortable shoes! You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer for this event. Signed SSL forms available at end of shift.

DUTIES AVAILABLE: We are looking for people-oriented volunteers, comfortable around dogs

Volunteer assignments will be emailed the week of the event. Parking: Direct guests to appropriate parking areas. Trail: Assist staff with setting up the trail and monitoring the walk portion of the event. Security: Check wristbands, make sure guests entering have paid and have appropriate leash. Runners and "Arrows": Direct guests to activities, trail, etc. Activities: Assist staff with contests and activities including Demos, Best Dressed Dog. Owner/Pet Look-a-Like, Best Trick, Best Stay, Children's Activities, Agility Course, and more. Note: Must be able to clearly communicate information and closely monitor the activity for safety purposes.

Clean-up: Help clean up the event.

The event is held rain or shine. The majority of volunteers will be needed between 11:30 a.m. and

3:30 p.m. Note that some shifts overlap to ease transition. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early, so that you may find parking, sign in, and arrive at your assigned area by the time your shift begins. Upon arrival, all volunteers should check in at the volunteer check in.

Please do not bring your dog with you. If you would like to bring your dog, you may register for the event; but you will not be able to volunteer. Your family & friends may not enter the event unless they register and pay the entry fee. We will not take walk-up volunteers. If you have any questions, please e- mail ifernandez@mchumane.org.