VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Your Contact Info

Emergency Contact Info

Who should be contacted in an emergency?

Employment Info

Interview Questions

Why do you want to volunteer with SAFE Haven For cats?

Describe any experience working with animals:

Describe any previous volunteer experience:

Do you own any companion animals?
Yes    No

If yes, please list below:

Please explain other pet types if selected above:

Do you have any limits on the type of volunteer work you can do?

Yes    No

If yes, please explain below:

Any known allergies including animals, chemicals or detergents?
Yes    No

If yes, please explain below:

Volunteer Opportunities

Please check ALL you would volunteer to do or are interested in learning more about:

Taking Care of the Shelter Environment

Wash and disinfect food dishes

Wash and disinfect kitty litter boxes

Clean cages, scoop litter boxes

Vacuum and mop shelter floors

Do Laundry

Cleaning Captain: Supervise volunteers one shift weekly or bi-monthly

Pick up litter at grocery store (need truck and strong back)

Taking Care of the Cats

Play and exercise with cats in Playroom with lots of TLC
Grooming and brushing cats
Work with shy cats using toys, food rewards and other behavior modification
Become special friend to shy/timid cat for at least 2-3 hours per week

Adoption Program

Consider fostering special needs cat until adopted
Train to become Adoption Counselor (3 Hr Shift every other weekend)
Write clever and eye catching descriptions of cats

Educational/Fundraising

Staff special events - promote our mission, recruit volunteers
Write articles/take photos for volunteer newsletter
Participate in fundraising activities like bake sales, holiday gift wrapping, etc.

Schedule and Availability

Please indicate your availability below. We ask that you volunteer for at least a two-hour block of time at least twice per month:

Mon     Tues     Wed     Thur     Fri

10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Feed/Water cats, minor cage clean-up daily

Thursdays

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Clean cages and play with cats afterwards

Saturdays

8:30 am - 10:30 am
Clean the shelter and get ready for public

Sundays

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Clean the shelter and get ready for public.

Administrative

Minimum Age Verification

Completion of this application means you are 16 years of age or older. Please note that if you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian signature will be required.

Date of Birth

Liability Waiver

The undersigned hereby acknowledges that working with animals may be dangerous and can lead to serious injury or even death. The undersigned understands and agrees to personally assume any and all liability and risks of working at SAFE Haven For Cats. Further, the undersigned agrees to hold harmless SAFE Haven For Cats, its officers and agents, from any responsibility or liability for any and all personal injuries or death which may occur during the term of this agreement.

Acknowledgement

By checking this box, I certify that I have read the above Liability Waiver and understand that my signature may be required in person if this application is accepted.

Tetanus Shot Verification

The undersigned states that his/her last tetanus shot was received within the last five years. Date last received:

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Yes     No

If yes, please explain below:

How Did You Hear About Us?

Please let us know how you heard about us.

Your acceptance into our volunteer program is dependent on your attitude towards volunteer work, your comfort level in regards to working with animals, your attitude towards shelters and our specific philosophies and mission, and whether or not we have positions available on the dates you are available. A volunteer coordinator will contact you for an interview and orientation. Thank you for requesting to volunteer with SAFE Haven For Cats.