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SAFE Haven For Cats Raleigh NC Advocacy Education Adoption Raleigh Cat Shelter

How To Volunteer with SHFC
It's easy to volunteer with SAFE Haven For Cats. Just complete the following Volunteer Application form.

This electronic application will be forwarded by e-mail to SAFE Haven For Cats for review. We will get back to you as quickly as possible to invite you to tour the shelter. Please complete all questions. 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.

Your Contact Info
First Name Last Name
 
     
Address 1   Address 2
 
     
City   State Zip
 
     
Day Phone   Evening Phone
 
 
     
E-Mail   Best Time to Contact You
 
     
Emergency Contact Info
Who should be contacted in an emergency?
Name   Relationship to You
 
     
Day Phone   Evening Phone
 
 
     
Employment Info
Employer   Occupation
 
     
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:
Pet Name   Pet Type
 
 
 
     
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:
 
Mondays     Tuesdays     Wednesdays     Thursdays     Fridays
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Feed/Water cats, minor cage clean-up daily
 
Tuesdays    Thursdays
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Clean cages and play with cats afterwards
 
Saturdays
8:00 am - 10:00 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.
 
 

 

 

 

 

  


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