Volunteer Application Form

Thank you so much for considering volunteering at Loving Heart Animal Shelter! Please answer the following questions of this application fully and completely.

Because we are very short-staffed at the moment, reviewing your application and making a decision can take up to 1-2 weeks. Thank you for your patience and, again, for considering volunteering at our shelter!

Name of Applicant:

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Date of Birth:

Date

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Preferred Method of Contact:

Do you maintain a valid driver's license?

Will any children be volunteering with you? If so, please list their names and ages:

(Please Note: Children under 12 years old cannot directly care for the animals.)

Do you have any allergies we should be aware of? If so, please list them here:

What days are you typically available?

What time of day are you typically available?

Other

Have you previously volunteered at any other animal shelter or rescue organization?

If YES, where did you volunteer, what did you do, and why are you no longer there?

What is your experience with caring for dogs and cats?

Do you have any knowledge or special skills that would be useful when volunteering? If yes, please describe them here:

In what areas would you like to volunteer at our shelter? Please check all that apply:

Are there any types of animals that you are NOT comfortable volunteering around? If so, please explain here:

Why have you chosen to volunteer at Loving Heart Animal Shelter?

Please provide the names and contact numbers for 3 personal references here:

Have you ever been convicted of an animal related crime, such as cruelty to animals, animal theft, or animal abandonment?

If you answered "Yes," please provide a detailed description of what happened:

By clicking the submit button, I agree to Loving Heart Animal Shelter's volunteer process and may be interviewed at the discretion of Loving Heart Animal Shelter.
By clicking the submit button, I hereby give Loving Heart Animal Shelter permission to conduct reference checks as needed.
By clicking the submit button, I understand that volunteers will receive no compensation for any volunteer work at Loving Heart Animal Shelter.
By clicking the submit button, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Loving Heart Animal Shelter and all its agents, staff, volunteers, and anyone else affiliated with this organization from any and all liability arising out of this volunteer application, my expressing interest in volunteering at Loving Heart Animal Shelter, and any future volunteering activities I may participate in at Loving Heart Animal Shelter.

By clicking the submit button, I realize that filling out an application does not guarantee my being able to volunteer and that omission of information and/or failure to answer all questions can result in immediate denial of this application.
By clicking the submit button, I certify that all of the above information is true and accurate.

Signature of potential volunteer:

Loving Heart Animal Shelter

Applicant Information

Volunteer Availability

Animal Care Experience

References/Closing