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MAD Rescue Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. (MAD Rescue). MAD Rescue is an all-volunteer run organization, and we believe you’ll find it rewarding to be involved with a group of like-minded people who have come together for the good of Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds in need. There are several ways you can contribute via any of the below listed roles.

By filling out this MAD Rescue Volunteer Application I agree to receive communications from MAD Rescue via text, email, and/or phone.

YesNo

If you have a connection to a current MAD Rescue volunteer, please list their name(s):

Do you have volunteer experience with animal rescue?

YesNo

If yes, please briefly explain.

Have you owned and/or have experience with Belgian Malinois or Dutch Shepherds?

YesNo

If yes, please briefly share your experience:

Transport Driver Volunteer

Would you like to drive and transport dogs for MAD Rescue from shelters to/from foster or adoptive homes? Please note, MAD Rescue does not reimburse volunteers for fuel costs, including fuel expenses for transporting dogs, driving to vet appointments, or any other transport related travel. Any expenses incurred while participating in MAD Rescue transports is considered a volunteer contribution, and solely the responsibility of the volunteer. Please note that all transport participation is based on your availability for specifics dates/times and distances.

Transport Driver

I am interested in the Transport Driver role:

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Vehicle description: make, model and color?

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Model

Color

Please provide the name and phone number of your preferred emergency contact:

How far would you be willing to transport a MAD dog?

60 Miles120 Miles180 Miles240 Miles500 MilesAny Number, I love to drive

Is there anything we should know about your availability, limitations or comfort level with transporting MAD dogs?

Please explain:

Can your vehicle accommodate a Crate?

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Could you hold a dog overnight during a multiday transport?

If yes, see next question.

YesNo

If able to hold a dog overnight, do you have the ability to keep them separate from other animals if needed?

YesNo

Do you have any of the following available for transport?

CrateTetherCar DividerOther, please describe

Other

Standards of Conduct:

A) Representing Malinois and Dutch Shepherd (MAD) Rescue, Inc.

Volunteers are the lifeblood for saving the lives of Malinois and Dutch Shepherds. Thank you so much for caring and giving of your time, energy, and resources. All volunteers are requested to read and agree to the following Standards of Conduct. In serving as a volunteer for Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. (MAD Rescue), everything we say and do reflects on MAD Rescue, Inc. as a whole. We understand volunteers may have a variety of beliefs and values when it comes to animal welfare issues, and we sincerely appreciate and accept this diversity of thought and practices. As a volunteer, you are acting on behalf of MAD Rescue and we appreciate you holding to these standards of conduct while saving the lives of Malinois and Dutch Shepherds.

B) Acceptable Use Policy

• Volunteers shall maintain the confidentiality of MAD Rescue’s confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information throughout their tenure.

• Volunteers shall maintain confidentiality of information to which you may have access to while representing MAD Rescue, Inc., including the personal identifying information (PII) of MAD Rescue’s Staff, Applicants, and Volunteers.

• Volunteers shall maintain confidentiality of all information to which you may have had access to while volunteering with MAD Rescue, Inc. after leaving the organization.

• Volunteers shall obtain written approval prior to the use of any copyrighted content, citations or references to our applicants, supporters, partners, and potential partners.

• Volunteers shall conduct all fundraising through appropriate and/or approved channels.

C) Social Media Guidelines

Social media networks (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and blogs are the go-to outlets for those interested in keeping up with the MAD Pack. And the behavior of our volunteers on social media directly reflects on MAD Rescue. So, using good judgement whenever contributing to/interacting with social media pages is a must. It is also important for MAD Rescue volunteers (representatives) who engage in online and personal conversations within the purview of MAD Rescue do so in a positive and productive manner.

We ask that all our volunteers:

Be professional: Don’t allow legitimate online explanations of a position or debate to devolve into personal attacks, fights or wars of words that would reflect poorly on you or MAD Rescue, Inc.

Be diligent: Help disengage or defuse volatility when possible.

Be considerate: Engage with posters and/or help a thread stay positive. Please don’t use profanity, derogatory language or engage in other inappropriate conduct.

Be real: Authenticity goes a long way. If you are posting content from another source, make sure it reflects or accentuates the mission of MAD Rescue, Inc.

Be accurate: Check facts and/or statuses before getting involved in an issue. Take precautions to gather the most current information available.

Be educating: Utilize opportunities to engage. Remember we all began somewhere.

Be humble: Be the first to acknowledge and correct any mistakes or missteps.

Be impartial: Taking sides in a debate ends with no winners.

Be thoughtful: Things said on the internet can’t be retracted.

Be positive: A positive attitude is contagious. Raise concerns and share ideas in a positive fashion; focus on solutions, not problems.

Standards of Conduct

I have reviewed and agree to the Standards of Conduct (a through c).

General Policies

Training

Volunteer roles that involve interacting with or managing our MAD dogs such as evaluators, trainers, transporters holding dogs overnight, foster counselors, adoption counselors and fosters, require training.

Instructions for accessing the free training (three short sessions) are available at Foster For MAD. The free training is provided through MAD Rescue’s learning portal at Maddie’s Fund.

If interested in any of the listed roles you’re requested to complete the training in advance.

I understand and will comply with the MAD Rescue training requirement.

Boarding Policy

MAD Rescue does not generally board dogs. It is not fair to the rescue animal to not have a loving environment to go to. Many Malinois, Dutch Shepherds and rescue animals struggle in a shelter and boarding is no different. We will pull an animal only if we have a foster home lined up, a volunteer willing to work the animal and process paperwork (adoption counselor), and the monetary means to do so. If a volunteer pulls animals and places them in boarding from a shelter without approval to do so by the leadership team, they will have liability for any boarding bills incurred.

I understand and will comply with the Boarding Policy.

Paid Transport Policy

MAD Rescue does not generally use paid transport. We use our network of volunteers to transport dogs from shelters to foster homes. Adopters are responsible for their own paid transport if they so desire. Any paid transport for a MAD foster dog must be approved in advance by the MAD Rescue Leadership Team.

I understand and will comply with the Paid Transport Policy.

Hold Harmless

This agreement is made and hereby entered into this current date by the volunteer listed in section one and between Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. (MAD Rescue). By printing my name on this form I/we agree to abide by ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS of this agreement and that my electronic verification can be legally binding for this application. In roles that interact with animals directly such as transport, evaluation, training, and fostering there is a degree of risk involved. I/we agree to hold harmless MAD Rescue, its board of directors, leadership team, its officers, its volunteers, and any individuals associated with MAD Rescue and to indemnify such organizations or individuals for any damages or costs resulting from liability, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, damages, actions, and legal procedures, as a result of my volunteer activities after the date of this Volunteer Application.

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Thank you

We sincerely appreciate your offer to volunteer in support of Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds in need.

For a complete list of other Volunteer opportunities, please see the Volunteer Application here MAD Rescue, INC

I have read and agree to the terms and conditions. By checking this box I am confirming that I am 13 years of age or older. Please note that some organizations have higher age requirements and may require applicants to be 18 or 21 years of age or older. Be sure to review the specific instructions and eligibility requirements for each application carefully before applying.

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