Adult Volunteer Recruitment Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Suncoast Animal League. We rely on the generosity and hard work of our amazing volunteers and hope your experience with us will be fulfilling. Basic physical requirements are bending, lifting 25+ lbs, and you must not be allergic to cats or dogs. Completed applications can be emailed or sent to our shelter (info listed above).

PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT offer volunteer positions for court-mandated community hours.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Date*

Date

E-mail*

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Phone Number*

Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please indicate the days you are available to volunteer:*

Hours available:*

CATS - Please check your areas of interest:

Cat Care Shift 1: 8:30-10:30am. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Assist with all phases of cat care including, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Cat Care Shift 2: 1-3pm. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Assist with all phases of cat care including, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Cat Care Shift 3: 7-9pmCommitment of at least one shift per week. Assist with all phases of cat care including, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Cat Adoptions – PetSmart *Countryside* 7 days a week. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Adoption counseling, plus assist with all phases of cat care including, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Cat Adoptions – PetSmart *Oldsmar* 7 days a week. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Adoption counseling, plus assist with all phases of cat care including, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Cat Adoptions – PetSmart *Trinity* 7 days a week. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Adoption counseling, plus assist with all phases of cat care including, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Cat/Kitten Fostering: Care for a cat in your home until they are available for adoption. Take animal(s) to potential vet visits, to adoption events, etc. We pay all expenses and provide supplies.

DOGS - Please check your areas of interest:

Dog Care (due to insurance restrictions, must be 21+): Shift 1: 8-10am. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Assist with all phases of dog care including, but not limited to, walking, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Dog Care (due to insurance restrictions, must be 21+): Shift 2: 1:30-3:30pm. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Assist with all phases of dog care including, but not limited to, walking, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Dog Care (due to insurance restrictions, must be 21+):Shift 3: 7-9pm. Commitment of at least one shift per week. Assist with all phases of dog care including, but not limited to, walking, feeding, cleaning, socializing, etc.Dog Adoptions – PetSmart Countryside: Saturdays: 10:30am – 2pm. Greet the public, assist with all phases of pet adoptions and animal care. Must not be allergic to cats or dogs. Must work well with the public.Dog/Puppy Fostering: Care for a dog in your home until they are available for adoption. Take animal(s) to potential vet visits, to adoption events, etc. We pay all expenses and provide supplies.

More Opportunities

Rescues: Pen attendants, bathe, all phases of animal care, etc. Must work well with the public.Transport: Transport shelter animals to medical appointments, adoption events, etc.Shoppe: Customer service, register. Help sort, organize and sell items at the Suncoast Animal League Shoppe.

Please read and agree to the following “Eligibility & Policies” prior to submitting your application:

Volunteers are required to provide a minimum 24-hour notice if they are unable to attend to their scheduled shift. After 3 short-notices (less than 24 hours) or 1 no-show/no-notice, the volunteer will be removed from the schedule.

Dress code: Volunteer shirt. Dress comfortably for bending, stretching. No shorts higher than mid-thigh. No flip flops. No midriff shirts. No skirts.

By initialing this box, you agree*

Please read the following information and initial each item.

1. Animal Bites and/or Scratches: I understand that I must immediately report all bites and/or scratches to the designated person in charge.

By initialing this box, you agree*

2. Rabies: Many animals without proof of rabies vaccination will be received at Suncoast Animal League. The risk ofComing into contact with a rabid animal is extremely rare, however possible. Animals four months of age or older, which are placed for adoption, will have received their rabies vaccination. I understand that pre-exposure rabies shots are available, but not required. I also understand that the pre-exposure vaccine does not prevent rabies; it merely reduces the number of injections required after contact with a rabid animal.

By initialing this box, you agree*

3. Tetanus: We recommend you have a tetanus shot prior to volunteering. If you do not have an up-to-date tetanus shot, nor do you intend to acquire a tetanus shot prior to volunteering, please read and sign the following important information:

- If I am injured in any way including but not limited to, any open wound while volunteering for Suncoast Animal League, I agree to seek immediate medical attention and receive a tetanus shot at that time along with any other treatment that is recommended by the medical provider.

- I acknowledge that I am aware of the dangers of contracting Tetanus, and that Tetanus is completely preventable by immunization. Immunization is considered to provide protection for ten (10) years.

- I am aware that the symptoms include spasms and tightening of the jaw muscles, stiffening of the neck and other muscles, spasms and rigidity of the back muscles, often causing aching, seizures, irritability and fever. Other symptoms include excessive sweating, difficulty swallowing, hand and foot spasms, uncontrolled urination and defecation.

- I am aware that complications of Tetanus are: airway obstruction, respiratory arrest, heart failure, pneumonia, vertebral fractures and sometimes death.

- I do hereby acknowledge that Suncoast Animal League has recommended that all volunteers receive a tetanus shot prior to volunteering. Booster shots are recommended every ten years in order to be effective.

By initialing this box, you agree*

4. Terms and Conditions of Volunteering

I fully understand and agree to provide my services to Suncoast Animal League without expressed or implied promise of salary, compensation, employment type benefits, including, but not limited to employment insurance programs, worker’s compensation accrual in any form, vacations or sick time.

I fully understand that the dispositions of the animals which are handled at Suncoast Animal League are not always known. I agree to hold Suncoast Animal League harmless for any injury(s) that I may incur, including, but not limited to, animal bites and/or scratches which I may sustain from handling animals during the course of my volunteer duties.

I fully understand and agree to assume all risks involved in any and all duties that I perform for Suncoast Animal League in my volunteer capacity. I also agree to follow the policies and procedures of Suncoast Animal League.

I fully understand that Suncoast Animal League expects a high standard of moral and ethical conduct in the treatment of the animals in their care. I agree to adhere strictly to these standards in my volunteer capacity while at or representing Suncoast Animal League.

I agree to treat Suncoast Animal League staff, fellow volunteers and the public with honor and respect at all times.

I fully understand and acknowledge that services are to be performed subject to all the rules and regulations of Suncoast

By initialing this box, you agree*

5. Release of Liability

I acknowledge that all services are performed at my risk and that Suncoast Animal League does not provide any type of insurance coverage for volunteers. On behalf of my heirs, my personal representatives or administrators, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless Suncoast Animal League, its agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands or any nature or cause including costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by Suncoast Animal League in connection with the same based on damages or injuries which I may incur or sustain in any way connected with my services for Suncoast Animal League, including but not limited to, animal bites, accidents or injuries.

By initialing this box, you agree*

Emergency Contact, Relationship & Phone: *

Volunteer Signature:*

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Adult Volunteer Application

Please read the following information and initial each item.