Volunteer Application Form

Are you over the age of 16 years of age?

Tell us about yourself:

How would you like to volunteer your time?

What Day(s) are you available?

What time of day are you available?

How many hours on average per week can you volunteer to the rescue?

Do you have your own reliable transportation?

Do you have any physical limitations or medical conditions that would be important for us to know about?

Have you ever been involved in a domestic disturbance which required the police to be called?

Have you ever been charge or are you currently pending charges related to animal or child abuse?

What do you, or what did you, do for work and/or what specialty skills can you bring to the rescue?

Have you ever rehomed or returned an animal? If so, please explain in as much detail as possible....

Please provide the name and email address or telephone number of 3 non-relative references.

The majority of our communication is done via a collaboration app (mobile device). Are you willing to join a private group and remain active and engaged? Sometimes in the world of rescue, things can happen on short notice and we ask our volunteers to interact regularly and sometimes assist where needed if they are able outside of their regular
scheduled volunteer time?

I the applicant(s) of this Volunteer Application understand that this application does not Authorize me to FOSTER or ADOPT an animal from Michele's Rescue and if I am looking to do either of those activities, I understand that different screening and application processes will be required of me.

I understand that the handling of animals and other volunteer activities may place me in harmful situations and could result in injury to myself or my personal property. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Michele’s Rescue and/or its representatives from any and all claims, causes of action and demands of any nature, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with my volunteer activities

If I become a volunteer of Michele’s Rescue, I will comply with all the rules, policies, and communications directed to volunteers and fosters. I understand that I will be free to leave my volunteer position giving at least 1 day notice, with or without cause, and I also understand and agree Michele’s Rescue and/or its representatives may also terminate my volunteer duties at any time with or without cause.

I grant Michele’s Rescue and/or its representatives the right to use my shared and posted content either by written, printed, images, video and/or electronic media for marketing, public relations, and/or educational purposes. Michele’s Rescue and/or its representatives retains all rights to use, publish, or distribute images and has the right to do so without seeking further permission.

I certify that I have read and understand any and all provisions for this application and that I consent to its terms. I certify and agree that all statements made by me on this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that any falsification, misrepresentation, distortion, or omission with respect to said information whether pertaining to this application or any other aspect of the pre-hiring process will be reason for (1) my not being offered a volunteer opportunity or (2) my dismissal at any time once placed.

Agreement & Signature