CAAS Volunteer Application

Name

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth

Date

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

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

Email

example@example.com

Are you under 18 years old?

Have you ever volunteered or worked at an animal shelter, animal sanctuary or vet clinic before?

If you answered yes to the above, please provide the name & phone number of the organization.

Do you have pets of your own or have any experience with caring for cats and dogs?

Have you ever fostered or adopted a shelter animal?

What are you most interested in doing?

Have you volunteered with any type of non-profit organization before?

If you answered yes to the above, please list the name & phone number of the group you volunteered with.

Please list the name, phone number and relationship of your emergency contact.

As a volunteer at CAAS, you are required to abide by the terms of the CAAS Volunteer Agreement. Read this agreement carefully before signing.

I will treat every animal with respect and kindness.

I will treat every staff member and other volunteer with respect and work with them as a goal-oriented team.

I will abide by all policies and procedures of CAAS and will follow the directions/instructions of CAAS staff.

I affirm that I have never been convicted of any animal abuse, hoarding, or neglect charges.

I accept the risk of carrying illnesses from the shelter to personal pets.

I accept that I cannot bring untrained, unregistered friends or relatives to work with me at the shelter.

I understand that minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal gaurdian while volunteering.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless CAAS, its Board of Directors, and CAAS volunteers against any and all liability whatsoever arising out of or related to my duties under this agreement or for any negligent act or omission by CAAS, its Board of Directors, and CAAS volunteers.

If I fail to abide by the terms of the agreement or am otherwise unable to meet the requirements of the volunteer program, which are subject to change by CAAS from time to time, I understand that I will be terminated from the program. I also understand that I may at any time be removed from my position as a volunteer at the sole discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator, Director, or a Board Member.

I authorize any staff member of CAAS to seek emergency medical treatment for me is case of accident, injury, or illness. Such medical treatment is to be covered by my own health insurance.

Signature

Name of Parent/Guardian if under 18 years old

First NameLast Name

Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 years old

Date