PETS LIFELINE

ADULT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

 

19686 Eighth Street East, Sonoma, California

(707) 996-4577       Fax (707) 996-4595

 

About You

 

 

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________

 

Mailing Address if different from street address ________________________________________________

 

City/Zip __________________________________________________________________________________

 

Phones: Home _________________ Work (if ok to call)   ___________________ Cell _________________

 

Best time to reach you by phone: ______________________ Email _________________________________

 

Please circle your age group:   18-30         31-50     51-65        over 65

 

Are you an Associate Member of Pets Lifeline (circle one) Yes      No

 

What is your general work background? _______________________________________________________

 

Previous volunteer work (PLL or other) _______________________________________________________

 

Special skills ______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

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Emergency Contact Information

 

 

Name   _______________________________ Relationship to you ___________________________________

 

Phones: Home                                     Work                                           Cell 

 

 

Release

 

By signing this form, I release Pets Lifeline from all liability in case of accident or injury.

 

_________________________________________         ____________________

              (Signature)                                                                          (Date)

 


PETS LIFELINE ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

(Please check the activities that interest you.)

 

□ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Business Office) -- Basic office skill required such as typing, filing, computer knowledge, and photocopying.

□ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Shelter) – Requires minimum six-months commitment to volunteer one day a week for at least 2 hours. Answering phones, taking lost animal reports, requests for animals, welcoming the public, etc. Does not involve doing adoptions.

□ BULK MAILINGS – Assist with preparing the newsletter, fund raising, and other mailings.

□ CAT CUDDLER – Socialize cats and kittens.

□ DOG TRAINING ASSISTANT –  Participate in training to make sure dogs consistently display good manners and to keep the dogs stimulated while at the shelter.

□ DOG WALKER

□ CRAFTS – Crafts group volunteers make and/or and sell a wide variety of goods to raise money for the Shelter.

□ FACILITY MAINTENANCE – Weeding, pruning, repairs, and other maintenance at the Shelter.

□ FARMER’S MARKET – Help set up and staff information table at Tuesday night Farmer’s Market. Answer questions about PLL and available animals.

□ FERAL CAT TRAPPER

□ FOSTER HOME – Temporarily care for cats, kittens, and dogs that are not yet available for adoption.

□ FUNDRAISING – Plan or help with various fundraising activities throughout the year.

□ GRAPHIC DESIGNER – Design and facilitate production of posters, flyers, and other promotional materials.

□ GROOMER – Brushing and/or bathing cats and dogs.

□ SHELTER ASSISTANT –  Mainly preparing the Shelter to open to the public or assisting the staff with cleaning the days the Shelter is not open. Most help is needed from 8:30 to 11 AM. Some help needed in late afternoon. Any increment of time from 30 minutes on up is appreciated. Help needed doing laundry, feeding animals, filling water bowls, washing dishes, cleaning and filling litter boxes, etc.

□ SPECIAL EVENTS – Set up and/or staff off-site information booths. Assist at events such as our annual Pooch Promenade and Santa Paws.

□ VETERINARIAN RUNS – Transport animals to veterinary appointments and pick them up when ready. Usually involves taking animals in the morning or picking them up in late afternoon when they are ready.

□ OTHER IDEAS _______________________________________________________________

HOURS YOU CAN BE AVAILABLE AT THE SHELTER

Please fill in the table below if you have checked one of the following: Admin. Assistant (Business Office or Shelter Office), Dog Training/Walking, Shelter Assistant, or Veterinarian Runs.

 

Monday                 Tuesday          Wednesday     Thursday         Friday              Saturday

AM Hours  ___________                 ________             ____________    _________           _________           __________

 

PM Hours  ___________                  ________             ____________    _________           _________           __________

 

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Office Notes

Notified of orientations: ____________________________________________________

 

PLL Orientation Date: ______  Copy to: Crafts   Dog T   Dog W    Foster    Vet run             Will start: ____________