Volunteer Application

Volunteer's Information

* Please check our Volunteer Opportunities page for CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPENINGS.

Name*

First Last

Birthdate*

Street Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Mailing Address is Different

Yes

Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Home Phone*

Cell Phone

Email*

Work Phone

Are you currently employed?*

Yes
No

Name of employer*

Occupation*

Are you currently enrolled in school?*

Yes
No

Name of school*

Grade/Level*

How did you hear about us?*

Why are you interested in volunteering for Animal Friends Rescue Project?*

Please describe any previous volunteer experience (other than those mentioned above):*

Please describe any special interests, skills, or training that might benefit AFRP. For example: Web/Graphic design, PR/Marketing, Grant Writing or Research.*

Are you volunteering to fulfill community service hours?*

Yes
No

How many hours are you aiming to fulfill?*

We ask all volunteers (with the exception of fosters) to make a commitment of a minimum of two shifts per month. Are you available to do that?*

Yes
No
My availability is not consistent

Availability:

Weekdays*

Hours*

Weekends*

Hours*

Volunteer Interests

What types of volunteer work are you interested in? (check one or more)

Adoption Center Helper

Assist AFRP staff with adoption center cleaning, organizing new donations, sorting laundry, running errands and general handyman duties.

Cat Enclosure Attendant

Assist with the supervision of our cat enclosure, including interacting with the public and helping with potential adopter introductions. Also responsible for cat socializing and spot cleaning as necessary. Great customer service skills are a must.

Dog Attendant

Assist with the supervision of adoptable dogs at our adoption center. Help with the introduction of our dogs to potential adopters and with answering general questions from the public. Spot cleaning and dog walking as necessary. Great customer service skills are a must.

Animal Transportation

Transport dogs to/from Casa de Amigos boarding (daily between 11:00-11:30am and 3:30pm) so they can spend time at the main adoption center. Transport animals to our veterinarian, offsite adoption events, or other locations as necessary. We also have a need for long haul trasnports to our rescue partners in Northern California and out of state. Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance required.

Cat Care (1 shift per week ideal, 2 shifts per month min.)

Assist in caring for kitties at our adoption center in Pacific Grove or at Pet Food Express in Carmel Crossroads. Duties include providing food and water to cats in the late afternoon as well as scooping litter boxes and washing dishes. The best time to do this at the Pacific Grove Adoption Center is between 3pm - 5pm. Reliability is a must for this position.

Vet Clinic Helper (position requires a commitment of one shift per week)

Assist with animal care, feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs. Administrative help including data entry, filling, and front desk support. Opportunites to assist with surgery/post op and medical treatment for qualified volunteers.

Offsite Adoption Events (1 shift per month)

Assist with AFRP adoptions at different locations throughout our community. Help preparing supplies, picking up dogs to attend, dog handling and help at the AFRP booth.

Special Events Fundraiser Help

Assist with event planning and preparation, donation solicitation, and day of on-site support.

Treasure Shop Volunteer (2 shifts per month)

Work at our benefit shop located on 158 Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove sorting, organizing, pricing and selling. The shop is open 7 days a week from 10am-4:00pm.

Community Outreach

Donation box supervision including developing new locations and collection, occasional literature distribution.

All The Little Things

Perfect for volunteers who want to help but have limited availability. Occasional duties that may include doing laundry for the adoption center, back office help, quick transports or as a follow-up counselor helping contact adopters to check in on how their new animals are adjusting.

Foster Care

Dog and Puppy fosters are required to bring their foster dog(s) to the adoption center or to an offsite event at least twice a month.

Provide temporary shelter, care and love for our animals. Some need a few nights’ stay until they get adopted, others need a home until they reach an adoptable age or recover from trauma.

Foster Care Information

Why do you want to foster an animal?

Do you currently have any companion animals? If yes, what types? Are they spayed or neutered? Current vaccines?

If your animals are not spayed or neutered, please explain:

What type of animal are you interested in fostering?

Puppy
Dog
Kitten
Cat
Rabbit
Neonatal puppies or kittens (bottle babies)

How many hours each day would the foster animal be left alone?

Weekdays:

Weekends:

If the animal(s) are let outdoors, do you have a securely fenced yard?

Yes
No

How high is the fence?*

Are there children in your household?

Yes
No

How old are they?*

Is anyone in your household allergic to animals?

Yes
No

What type(s)?*

Where would the fostered animal be kept?

Indoors
Outdoors
Both

How long would you be able to foster an animal?

Up to a week
Up to 4 weeks
More than 4 weeks

Are there any smokers at your place of residence?

Yes
No

Do they smoke indoors?

Yes
No

Fosters are required to provide transportation to/from the AFRP clinic (open Mon-Thurs 8am-6pm) for scheduled medical appointments. Can you make this commitment?

Yes
No

Would you be willing to give medication/medical treatment to an animal that you foster?

Yes
No

What type?

Select All
Oral Medication
Injectable Medication
Wound Care
Injury Rehabilitation
Animals with Limited Mobility
Hospice Care

What are some possible reasons you might have to return the foster animal?

Emergency Contact Information

Contact Name*

Relationship*

Home Phone*

Cell Phone

Work Phone

I confirm that all information supplied on this application is true and correct, and I acknowledge that my services will be performed at my own risk. I also acknowledge that Animal Friends Rescue Project retains the right to terminate my volunteer involvement at any future date, should it be deemed necessary.

Signature*

Date Submitted

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