Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Volunteers with a variety of skills are needed to ensure the success of our shelter. Your help is GREATLY appreciated. Please take the time to fill out this application and read and sign the agreement. This information will help us identify the volunteer duties that you would enjoy most and keep you posted on new projects. After we review your information, a GGOH representative will contact you to discuss volunteer opportunities that are compatible with your skills and experience. (Communication is typically done by email so please ensure you provide an active email address for this purpose.)
Individuals, groups, adults and school age children are welcome to participate in volunteer activities. If you would like GGOH do a presentation to your group, we would be happy to do so.

Minimum age for kids to work with the cats at our facility is 16 years old, for dogs it is 18. A parent or legal guardian will be required to sign legal documents to allow a minor to volunteer at our facility unsupervised and have direct contact with our rescue animals.

For schools, scouts, 4H, or any kid groups, you can get ideas from our Kid's FUNdraising Ideas
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I am interested in volunteering for:*

Cat Room Cleaning CrewDog Handler & Kennel CrewFundraisersTransportationPublic RelationsBuilding MaintenanceYard/Garden/Lawn MaintenanceLaundry and DishesGrant Writing
Are you volunteering for court ordered community service*

NoYes
Have you volunteered for a shelter or rescue before?*

YesNo
If yes, what did you do?
Why do you want to volunteer for GGOH?
Have you had a tour of our facility?*

YesNo
What age group are you?

16-1819-2526-4546-64> 64
If you are volunteering as a group, what is your group name?
Name*

First NameLast Name
Street*
City*
State*
Zipcode*
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Some activities/jobs we do can at times be very physical. Please list any physical limitations you may have.
Dog Volunteering

NOTE: For insurance reasons and safety, 2 training sessions are required before you are allowed to handle dogs. You must be at least 18 yrs. old to work with our dogs.

Open hours are mornings 8am-12noon and evenings 4-8pm.

Vet transporting is mostly to and from New Richmond Vet and Glenwood City Vet. On occasion, we need to take a pet to a specialist in the Twin Cities. Most appointments are planned but occasionally we do have emergencies to Animal Emergency Clinic in Oakdale.

I am available to volunteer with dogs:

	Mon AM	Mon PM	Tues AM	Tues PM	Wed AM	Wed PM	Thur AM	Thur PM	Fri AM	Fri PM	Sat AM	Sat PM	Sun AM	Sun PM
Kennel Cleanup Feed Water
Yard Cleanup
Walking
Grooming
Vet Transporting

List any skills or training you may have related to dogs that we might find helpful.
Cat Volunteering

NOTE: For insurance reasons and safety, a training session is required before you are allowed to handle cats.

Open hours are mornings 8am-12noon and evenings 4-8pm.

On occasion we may require longer hours - you are not required to stay, but it would be appreciated if your schedule allows it. Scenarios that could potentially lead to longer than normal hours: volunteer shortage, cat emergencies or walk-in visits taking away from general cleaning, unexpected new arrivals, etc.

General cat room duties include the following:

Litter box scooping & cleaning, replenishing foods and providing fresh water, washing food & water bowls, replacing dirty bedding, sweeping, washing down walls, mopping floors, cleaning windows, and moving (most are on wheels) & cleaning cages.

Socializing with cats can be done while performing cleaning duties (they like to help!) or, after all rooms have been cleaned.

I am available to help with (cats):

	Mon AM	Mon PM	Tues AM	Tues PM	Wed AM	Wed PM	Thur AM	Thur PM	Fri AM	Fri PM	Sat AM	Sat PM	Sun AM	Sun PM
General Cat Room Duties

The below listed duties are more specialized in nature. If you have the skills for those and wish to help with any of them, please indicate accordingly.

Vet transporting is mostly to and from New Richmond Vet and Glenwood City Vet. On occasion, we need to take pet to a specialist in the Twin Cities. Most appointments are planned but occasionally we do have emergencies to Animal Emergency Clinic in Oakdale.

I have the necessary skills and I am available to help with (cats):

	Mon AM	Mon PM	Tues AM	Tues PM	Wed AM	Wed PM	Thur AM	Thur PM	Fri AM	Fri PM	Sat AM	Sat PM	Sun AM	Sun PM
Nail Trimming
Grooming & Bathing
Administer Meds
Vet Transporting

List any additional skills and/or training you may have related to cat care that we might find useful:
Event Fundraisers: Every event always needs your help in some way. Each event is unique so the list below is basically just a general list to give us an idea of what you are interested in. As an event unfolds, more specific volunteer duties will be posted on our website and FaceBook page.
I would like to volunteer for:

Print & Hang PostersPress ReleasesSecure SponsorsSponsor an EventShare on MediaCook or BakeDonate item(s) for Event RafflesSecure items for Event RafflesMake Raffle BasketsWrite Thank Yous
If you have an idea for a fundraiser or are going to do your own independent fundraiser for us , we would love to hear about it!
Facility Volunteering

Spring Yard CleanupFlower Bed MaintenanceFall Yard CleanupBuilding MaintenanceOccasional Hauling Items to Dump
Public Relations/Presentations:

Secure Corporation FundingPublic Radio/TVNewspapersPresentations to kid groupsPresentations to adult groupsPresentations to local Companies
Grant Writing

GGOH does not recieve support from St Croix county. We depend on individuals and local company giving to keep our doors open. It is a daily struggle to keep going financially. Our facility is always full and every cat and dog that enters our facility will have a vet bill. Our building is bulging at seams with all the intakes. We are in desperate need of someone to search for and write grants for us to help support our efforts.

Please call or email us if you can help or have ideas in this area of funding opportunities.
In case of emergency contact:
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship*
Email
example@example.com
PLEASE READ AND SIGN. I and family members agree to wear a face mask during a rescue animal visitation/meeting and/or at any GGOH Rescue Animal event. Although precautions are taken, the risk to have contact with individuals who have been exposed to Covid-19 does exist and it is impossible to eliminate the risk that I or family members could be exposed to and/or become infected through contact with or close proximity with an individual with this disease. All Gregory's Gift of Hope Inc volunteers hereby agree to serve any animal who is assigned to our rescue program, provided you have the proper training, skills and ability to work with the particular pet in need. I hereby understand and agree that Gregory's Gift of Hope Inc makes no representations or warranties (expressed or implied) about any of the rescued pet's temperament and is absolved from any liabilities for damages or injuries to oneself while volunteering with the said program. I further understand there is always a chance of possible injury or damage to oneself when working with the canine and feline population. I acknowledge my exposure to these risks.*
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Date
Note - You will be contacted by email in regard to your volunteer application. Our volunteers each have their own GGOH email address that will contain "GGOH" within the address itself. Please monitor your general and spam boxes for communication from us. Initial response time is typically 5-7 days after your application has been received but be aware as everyone at GGOH is themselves a volunteer, response times can vary depending on personal commitments/schedules.
This application will not be processed without your signature.
Your Name or Guardian Name (if under 18 years old guardian must sign)*
Signature *

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FOR GGOH USE ONLY:

Applicant contacted on Date ______________________

Orientation Date: ______________________________

Completed Date: ____________________________

GGOH WAiver Read & Signed by Volunteer: Date ____________

Mally's Waiver Reasd & Signed by Volunteer: Date ___________

Coordinator Initials _________________ Date ___________
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