Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

House of Hope Animal Rescue
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What's your age? All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.*
Address

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Cell Phone Number *

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Emergency contact name and phone number*
Emergency contact information
House of Hope has many opportunities for qualified volunteers, and we want to match you with an opportunity that meets your availability. We have broken our volunteer needs into 2 categories below - Project Based and Ongoing Needs. A Project Based opportunity would require assistance once or twice a year around specific event(s), whereas Ongoing Needs would require weekly or monthly availability. With that in mind, please consider your interest and availability when selecting from the categories below.
If you are interested in Project Based volunteering, please select which option(s) below interest you

Paws in the Park Annual FundraiserPop-up Tent EventsAdditional Fundraisers - TBDOther
If you are interested in Ongoing Needs volunteering, please select which option(s) below interest you

Dog & Kennel Care (Walking & bathing dogs, cleaning kennels and outdoor runs) WeeklyFostering (average dog is in foster for 2 weeks) **please fill out our foster application**Adoption Coordinator (interview adopters, coordinate home visits, vet checks, paperwork)Fundraising and Event Planning (procure donation items, business sponsors, event logistics)Grant Writing (learn about available grants, what’s require and apply for applicable grants)Data Entry (vet records, adoption data, donor data, mail and email list updates)Media (FaceBook, Instagram, Petfinder )Transport (Local up to 6 hour trips)Transport (State to State more then 6 hour round trips)Marketing (Advertising, Website Coordinator, Email Blast)Merchandise (Ordering, Inventory, Filling & Shipping Orders)Graphics (Creating Flyers, FB Post, Posters, etc)Other
Please fill out our Foster application so we will have all the information needed to find you the best foster furbaby possible
How did you hear about House of Hope*

I’m a Previous AdopterFacebookVolunteer CecilAttended an HOH eventA current volunteer told you how much they love HOHAdopt-a-PetWeb SearchPet Finder
What is your preferred method of communication?*

FaceBookEmailPhone CallPhone Text
What company do you work for?*
Does your company offer matching funds for charitable donations?
I am interested in volunteering for:*

Community Service Credit HoursCourt Ordered Community ServicePersonal Commitment to Saving Animals
Why would you like to volunteer?*
How much time do you have available to volunteer for HOH?
What days are you available to volunteer?*

Weekdays - DaysWeekdays - EveningsWeekend - Days
Help us match experience to our volunteer needs by answering a few questions about your experience with animals.
What skills and experience do you have that would benefit House Of Hope in the volunteer areas that you have identified above?*
Ex: Past rescue experience, fundraising and development, marketing, etc.
Do you have former experience in pet or animal welfare?

YesNo
If yes, list where and what you did.*
Do you currently have pets living in your home?*

YesNo
If yes, what kind of pets live with you?

DogsCatsOther
If you have animals currently living with you, are you involved in their care?*

YesNo
Provide the name, relationship and contact phone number for three (3) non-family member personal references:*
eg: Sue Smith, work colleague, 555-555-1234
I am requesting a volunteer position at House of Hope Animal Rescue.

I agree to not hold any director, employee, board member, volunteer, or any individual personally or otherwise responsible in the event that I sustain personal, financial, emotional, or property loss/damage while serving the organization.

I agree to follow the supervision of all persons involved in volunteer management. I understand that as a volunteer, I am an important representative of House of Hope Animal Rescue and must do my best to represent the organization in a manner that is consistent with its guidelines and philosophies.

I understand that a background check may be performed for the safety of the animals and the organization to confirm I do not have a violent criminal history.

I have read and understand the volunteer release and agree to adhere to it in its entirety.

If you prefer to print and mail, please send to:
House of Hope Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 430, North East, MD 21901

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for
House of Hope Animal Rescue!
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