JHS Compassion Club Interest Application

Thank you for your interest in the Jacksonville Humane Society's (JHS) Compassion Club! This is a 5-week volunteer program that dives into the 4 themes of compassion and explores different career opportunities at JHS. Participants must complete a final research project and presentation to receive their volunteer hours and graduate from the program. This application is for prospective volunteers ages 13-15 interested in giving back to their community by volunteering at the Jacksonville Humane Society.

Submission of this application form does not guarantee registration for this program or a membership for Compassion Club.

We ask that prospective volunteers complete this application with a parent/legal guardian.

Expectations:

Maintain an open-minded, collaborative, and "pawsitive" attitude
Commit to 5 weeks of scheduled 2 hour in-person meetings with minimal absences
Be able to commit time dedicated outside of the club for project completion
Show up to scheduled meetings reliably and on time
Be comfortable interacting with a diverse population of dogs and cats
Have an interest in learning more about careers in animal welfare and/or veterinary care
Show up with appropriate attire (closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing)

Benefits:

Students who complete the program will gain valuable leadership, presentation, and collaboration skills.
Students who participate in the program will acquire knowledge and skills geared toward careers in animal welfare and/or veterinary care.
Students who complete the program will receive 15 community service hours after graduation.
Students who complete the program will also be given first consideration for the Youth Volunteer program at the Jacksonville Humane Society when they turn 16.

Name

First NameLast Name

Preferred Name/Nickname

Are you at least 13 years of age? You MUST be at least 13 to apply for this opportunity.

How did you hear about this opportunity?

When are you interested in participating in this program?

What grade are you currently in?

What school do you go to?

Email

example@example.com

Primary Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Email

example@example.com

How do you prefer to be contacted?

Parent/Guardian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Why are you interested in this opportunity?

What is your current GPA (Grade Point Average)?

Are you involved in any extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, etc.? If so, please list them below.

Do you have any volunteer/work experience? If so, please list that experience here.

Compassion Club members must be able to get to JHS to participate in club meetings. Do you have reliable transportation? (Note: there is a bus stop right in front of our entrance!)

Please provide the name of an adult reference who is NOT a family member (this could be a teacher, coach, club leader, etc.).

First NameLast Name

How do you know your reference?

Reference Contact Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

I understand that to graduate from the program and receive 15 volunteer hours, I have to attend all club meetings and complete the final project/presentation.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee registration or a membership to the Compassion Club.