For the Sake of Dogs

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at For the Sake of Dogs. The numerous dogs we rescue every yearcould not be accomplished without the help of our dedicated volunteers. Please fill out the following questions and our volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule your orientation session.

Name ______Date______

Address ______

City ______State ___ Zip______

Home Phone ______Work Phone ______

Cell Phone ______Fax Number______

E-Mail Address ______please print carefully

What days and hours are you available?

Day / Hours Available / Day / Hours Available
Monday / Friday
Tuesday / Saturday
Wednesday / Sunday
Thursday

Youth Program

If you are 13 – 19 years old, For the Sake of Dogs has a program that is held every Saturday from 10:00 – 4:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 3:00. Under the oversight of an adult lead volunteer, our student volunteers participate in all aspects of the adoption event (walking, play time, cleaning kennels, etc.)

Sign me up for the Youth Program. Date of birth______

Adult Volunteer Program

I would like to volunteer for the following:

(Check all that apply, there is no limit to the number of programs that you can volunteer for)

Adoption Team

Meet with interested adopters at adoption events and help match a dog with their new family!

Special Event Team

For the Sake of Dogs would like to participate in a number of fund-raising events throughout the year. We need volunteers to organize the event, help at the event, and to secure auction and donation items from around the community. Much of the preparation for special events can be done from home as long as you have a computer and access to Internet.

Grant Writing Team

Identify possible funding sources and complete grant applications.

Website Team

Take pictures of our adorable dogs, create their biography, and update the website with current information. The website updates can be done from home as long as you have a computer and access to Internet.

Volunteer Waiver of Liability

I, ______, wish to volunteer with For the Sake of Dogs. I acknowledge and waive, any and all medical claims against For the Sake of Dogs arising out of the performance of my volunteer duties. I assume all liability in the event that I am injured while engaged in volunteer work with For the Sake of Dogs, whether it be on-site or off-site.

I understand that volunteer labor is not tax-deductible as a charitable deduction as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. (IRS Publication #526) The IRS Code specifically precludes deducting a donation of "time or services" and I will not receive any receipt from For the Sake of Dogs for the labor or services donated.

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Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18 years of age) Date

For the Sake of Dogs, Inc. P.O. Box 17016 Fresno CA 93744 (559) 275-3769

Revised 02/11