Volunteer Application

BULLDOG RESCUE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
Do you Have Any Children*
You have answered Yes to Having Children

If you have very small children it may be wise to wait until they are a little older as you may be in a situation where you have a dog with an unknown temperament and we need to be sure that no one's children are at risk.

Please only continue if you do not plan to foster or if you can keep a rescue dog away from your children
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Do you have any dogs*
You have answered Yes to Having Other dogs

Please only continue if you do not plan to foster or if you have the facilities to keep a rescue dog away from your own dogs
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Do you Drive*
You have answered No to being able to drive. It is preferred that volunteers are mobile as much of what they are required to do will be several miles from where they live.

Please only continue if a member of your immediate family is able to offer you transport when required
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Are you aware that you must not discuss any rescue activity with a third party and that everything within the rescue is confidential*
All rescue activity is strictly confidential, this includes details of pedigrees, owners and breeders. Everyone that requests the help of Bulldog Rescue must be assured that what we are told or what we see will never go any further.
I accept that all rescue activity is confidiential*
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer, unfortunately this is a requirement so if you don't feel you are able to cope with this aspect of working for Bulldog Rescue we are afraid that we cannot accept you as a volunteer at this time.

We are so sorry and hope you will be able to help us in another way at some point in the near future
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Do you feel you are capable of removing a dog that has very obvioulsy not been properly cared for or who has clearly been neglected without openly passing judgement on the owner*
There will be times when the dog you are collecting has obviously not been properly cared for. It is important that you do not openly pass judgement on the owner, the priority is to collect the dog, tell the owner they have done the right thing and get the dog back so we can start any necessary treatment. There is always the risk that should we make the owner feel guilty they will simply refuse to let us take the dog.
Please confirm that you are able to remove a dog that has obvioulsy not been properly cared for and not openly pass judgement on the owner*
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer, unfortunately this is a requirement so if you don't feel you are able to cope with this aspect of working for Bulldog Rescue we are afraid that we cannot accept you as a volunteer at this time.

We are so sorry and hope you will be able to help us in another way at some point in the near future

Are you strong enough to cope with Euthanasia?*
This is a painful but necessary part of the job and something that you will be asked to do at some point. All volunteers must be aware of our Put to Sleep Policy and there there could be several reasons why you are asked to undertake it:

a)    The dog has bitten a member of his family who don't feel they can put him to sleep themselves. To prevent the dog being sold on and possibly being passed from pillar to post and to prevent him from biting anyone else, Bulldog Rescue sometimes offer to collect the dog with the sole intention of euthanizing him for his and the public's safety as well as protecting the reputation of the breed

b)    The dog may have come into our care with a questionable temperament and it is our job to decide if he is safe to rehome, if he prove to be aggressive towards people whilst in our care we will not rehome him and it will be your job to undertake euthanasia

c)    The dog may have a long term illness or be so severely neglected that the decision is made based on the dog's quality of life

In every case the volunteer must stay with the dog during the process.
Please confirm you are able to cope with having to put a dog to sleep regardless of the reasoning behind the desicion*
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer, unfortunately this is a requirement so if you don't feel you are able to cope with this aspect of working for Bulldog Rescue we are afraid that we cannot accept you as a volunteer at this time.

We are so sorry and hope you will be able to help us in another way at some point in the near future

Rescue volunteers need to be aware that:

Not all dogs are suitable for re-homing, aggressive dogs will not be re-homed, dogs that are known biters will not be re-homed. Sometimes dogs are PTS but the original owners are told they have been rehomed to protect their feeling. Euthanasia is part of the job and you are expected to accept that

Home checks must be made honestly, do not pass a family because you don’t like to say no. Always go with a gut feeling

Feel free to stay in touch with dogs you have been involved with, cold call occasionally if possible, but be aware that you may be required to take a dog back from any home that is not correctly caring for a dog placed with them, you must be able to cope with this situation

You must only act under instruction/approval of the co-ordinator

All rescue activity is confidential, individual cases must not be discussed with third parties, and all pedigree / owner information is strictly confidential

You will be required to make every effort to attend our annual Volunteer meeting each June in Leicester

You will be required to join an on line emailing list and be given the passwords for the volunteer area of the web site

It is also a requirement that all volunteers:
- Have an up to date tetanus jab as there will be times when you are called upon to deal with a dog with an unknown temperament and the chances of being bitten, although minimal, is there
- Have home insurance that covers damage caused by a dog
- Are able to travel dogs collected in a safe and restrained way
Please now confirm that you still wish to be considered as a Bulldog Rescue Volunteer*
Do you have a social media page - if so what is the address(s)
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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer, we are sorry you don't feel you are able to help us at this time

We are very sorry and hope you will be able to help us in another way at some point in the near future

Application to become a Bulldog Rescue Volunteer
Please tick here in agreement to Bulldog Rescue running background checks on you*

I AGREE

What is your full name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What kind of Dwelling is this?*
Is the Garden Secure*

YESNO
I agree to send a video of my home on the next page*

I agree
What is your email address*
What is your FaceBook address
You will need a Facebook Account as much of our volunteer contact is done via Facebook
What is your Day Time telephone number*

Area CodePhone Number
What is your evening telephone number*

Area CodePhone Number
What is your mobile number

Area CodePhone Number
Which Aspects of being a Volunteer can you help with*

TransportationHome VisitsHome ChecksFostering
What is your Bulldog experience?
Is there anything about yourself that would aid your application?
WHAT SHIRT SIZE ARE YOU
We need to know this for your uniform shirt
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BULLDOG RESCUE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

Application to become a Bulldog Rescue Volunteer