Volunteering with AARF

Volunteering with AARF

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with AARF. We realize that you could have chosen to volunteer with many non-profits, but we are honored that you have chosen to give your time and energy to AARF.

As your first step to working with AARF, please email our volunteer coordinator at . Please include the following information in your email. You may also download this application from our web site, www.aarfanimals.org and email the completed form to Janice.

Name ______

Address ______

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Phone (cell)______Other ______

Email ______

Adult volunteer (over 18) ______(please check)

Junior volunteer (16 – 17) ______(please check) Parents must sign consent form at AARF.

Today’ date ______

Employer ______

Position ______

Circle all areas of interest in volunteering with AARF:

Fostering dogs, fostering cats, working at Saturday adoption fairs, answering phone lines, cat care at the AARF House, yard work, planning special events and fundraisers, promoting/advertising fundraisers, office work at the AARF House, writing thank you notes, transporting animals to the vet, working at rabies clinics, cleaning inside the AARF House, social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

Please sign the ‘AARF Volunteer Agreement’ upon your first visit to AARF. You may leave it in the mailbox for Janice Freeman (located on the right wall just inside the office door).

AARF VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT

Volunteers must read and sign this volunteer agreement prior to working with AARF.

As a non-profit organization that handles many animals, AARF does not always have a medical or behavioral history for animals with which volunteers may work. While some training may be provided, a certain amount of risk is always involved with unpredictable animals. AARF strong recommends that all volunteers have current tetanus vaccinations and that those who have suppressed immune systems consult with a physician prior to volunteering. In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer with AARF, I agree to the following terms and conditions:

I recognize that animals may carry diseases and assume the risk of being bitten, scratched, or injured in connection with my volunteer work with AARF.

I understand that it is the policy of AARF not to disclose information about animals’ former owners to potential adopters. Any discussions regarding potential adopters must be confined to an area not accessible to the general public.

Volunteers are a reflection of AARF. I will treat all animals, people, and property I come in contact with at AARF with respect. I will refrain from using profanity and conduct myself with courtesy at all times.

If I stop being a volunteer, or upon request from AARF, I will promptly return all AARF supplies, equipment, animals, monies, or other items in good condition.

I have accurately and truthfully completed this volunteer application and agreement.

Signature ______Date ______

Print name ______

Parent consent for junior volunteer (age 16 – 17)

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