Best Friend For Ever Rescue, Illawarra - Kennel Hand Application

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Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer for Best Friends For Ever Rescue, Illawarra. Without volunteers we simply could not save the number of dogs that we do.

Please note that you must be 18+ years old to volunteer at BFFE Kennels.

The following questions are COMPULSORY. Please answer all of them honestly.
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Your name and surname* This field is required.
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Volunteers must be aged 18 years or over. Please confirm that you are at least 18 years of age* This field is required.
Yes,I am 18 or over
No, I am under 18
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Address* This field is required.
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Street Address Line 2
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Contact number* This field is required.
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E-mail* This field is required.
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Details of your emergency contact
Full Name
Contact number
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How often would you realistically be able to volunteer:* This field is required.
Weekly 2-4 hours
Weekly 4hrs +
Fortnightly 3-6 hrs
Fortnightly 6hrs +
Occasionally
Events/Fundraising only
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We like our walkers to commit to at least 3 hours per fortnight. We either walk our rescue dogs around the area near the kennels or take them out into the community to give them more exposure to different environments/people. Please tick the following times that you are available to help (check all that apply):* This field is required.
7am-9.30am on weekdays for walking and kennel maintenance
10am-3pm for outings (to be arranged with directors beforehand)
3pm-6.30pm on weekdays for walking and kennel maintenance
Weekends only
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Which of the following tasks can you help with? Please check any that apply* This field is required.Please note that all volunteers are required to assist with maintenance of kennels
Walking medium to large dogs
Transporting our rescue dogs to appointments/events/outings etc
Spending time working on play and obedience with our rescue dogs
Taking care of our rescue dogs' general needs at the kennels - bedding, water etc
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How comfortable are you handling dogs of different sizes, personalities and energy levels* This field is required.Please note that all volunteers are required to assist with maintenance of kennels
Very comfortable
Comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Little/no experience
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Are you interested in assisting with any of the following? Please check any that apply* This field is required.Please note that all volunteers are required to assist with maintenance of kennels
Kennels only
Administration (subject to skills and qualifications assessment)
Events and fundraising
Photography/content
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The kennels we lease are on a private property. Do you agree to keep the location of the kennels confidential?* This field is required.Please note that disclosure of the location to third parties may result in removal as a volunteer. All persons attending kennels must be properly inducted including friends and family.
Yes
No
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Why would you like to volunteer for us? What skills/experience do you have relating to dog management and training?
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Volunteering isn't just cuddling dogs. It can involve handling difficult behaviours. Are there any types of dogs, behaviours or situations you would not feel comfortable handling?Please note that the dogs we may have in rescue may have jumping or pulling tendencies, may be of large build and have minimal training
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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Do you agree to read and abide by the Best Friends For Ever Rescue Illawarra Volunteer & Kennel Rules?* This field is required.You will be added to BFFE Volunteers Facebook group and chat with all needed information to make your volunteering safe, enjoyable and worthwhile.
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No
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Do you agree to act in a manner that is safe and with minimal risk to you, rescue dogs and all other individuals?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Would you provide a NSW police check or Working With Children Check if required?This may be required should the lease holder request or if you participate at events where this is a requirement
YESNO
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Is your application part of work experience?* This field is required.
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Do you agree to provide a copy of your ID if required* This field is required.
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By submitting this application, I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.I understand that volunteering with Best Friends For Ever Rescue Illawarra (BFFE) involves working with rescue dogs who may have unknown histories, individual behavioural needs and varying levels of training.I agree to follow all BFFE volunteer guidelines, safety procedures and instructions provided by authorised BFFE representatives. I understand that I must complete any required induction or training before undertaking volunteer duties and that BFFE may limit or withdraw my volunteer access if safety procedures or organisational requirements are not followed.I agree to treat all dogs, volunteers, staff, adopters and members of the public with respect and to maintain confidentiality regarding information relating to BFFE, the dogs in care, adopters, foster carers and other volunteers.I understand that volunteering is unpaid and that completing this application does not guarantee acceptance as a BFFE volunteer.* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Successful applicants will be contacted via email regarding induction date.

Thank you for your interest and time to complete this application.
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