New Volunteer 4 Step Checklist
	Printable Volunteer Application Form
					Step 1 - New Volunteer Application Form
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How Did You Hear about Us? Choose Answer Web Search Newspaper Petco or PetsMart Petfinder Other Important instructions for using drop down selection boxes:   Once you click on the down arrow and select your answer, move your mouse outside of the drop down box and click your mouse in a clear area to de-select the drop down box.  If you don't do this and you use the scroll wheel on your mouse, you could change your selected answer without realizing it. If Other, Please Specify I am applying to Foster Volunteer other services Foster and other services New Volunteer Applicant Information Last Name First Name Street Address   City, State, Zip   Home Phone Cell Phone   Email Address   Birthdate (mm/dd/yy)                 Employer   Employer Address   Employer Phone       Occupation   Work Phone Work Email   Co-Applicant Information Last Name First Name   Relationship to Applicant Choose One Spouse Significant Other Partner Parent Sibling Son/Daughter Roommate   Home Phone Cell Phone   Email Address   Birthdate (mm/dd/yy)                 Employer   Employer Address   Employer Phone       Occupation   Work Phone Work Email   Please Tell Us About Your Home Please tell us about the people that live with you or the people that visit you frequently.  Please include your children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, neighbors, etc. Name Age Relationship to You Frequency of Visits Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Lives here full time Visits weekly Visits monthly Less than monthly Are there smokers in your household? Allergies prevent some of our dogs from being in homes with smokers. Choose Answer There are smokers in the house. We smoke but not in the house. No smokers Which best describes your current residence? Choose Answer I own a single family home. I own a townhome or condo. I rent/lease a single family home. I rent/lease an apartment I live in a mobil home I live with relatives If you rent, please give us the name and phone number of your landlord. How is your yard fenced? If you don't have a securely fenced yard, how will you ENSURE the safety of the dog? Do you have a dog door? No Yes Do you have a pool? No Yes If you have a pool, how will you keep a dog safe? Please Tell Us About Your Current Pets Name Species/Breed Sex/Altered Year Adopted Age Now Where did you get them When you are not at home where does your pet stay? F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Outside in a fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside Please Tell Us About Your Past Pets Name Species/Breed Sex/Altered Year Adopted What happened to them? Please be specific. F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered F-Not spayed F-Spayed M-Not neutered M-Neutered Please Tell Us About The Type Of Dog(s) You Want To Foster Normally we place our dogs in foster homes in the same order as we get them but we will make sure our foster dogs are placed in the best matched foster home for their particular needs.  Some of our dogs are undergoing medical treatment and need to be given medication regularly or special diets.  Some have special needs such as re-socializing or behavior training. Do you have any preferences in your foster dog(s)? (tzu or lhasa, gender, young, old, active, playful, quiet, lapdog, etc) This is not a requirement but are you willing to foster a dog with special needs? (you may elaborate)   How many hours in a normal day will the dog be left alone? 0-3 3-6 6-9 9-12 More than 12 Where will the dog stay when you are not at home? Choose Answer Outside in a secure fenced yard Outside in a dog run Securely tied in the yard On an enclosed porch In the garage Gated in kitchen Gated in a bathroom Gated in a utility room Crated inside Loose inside Where will the dog sleep? Why do you believe that you will be able to provide an excellent foster home for a dog? Why do you want to foster a dog?  Please elaborate Volunteering Other Services We always need foster homes but since we are an all volunteer organization, the need is great for other services too.  Other things volunteers might do for us include - but are not limited to the following: Transportation of dogs within local area - picking up from a local shelter and transporting to our vet, etc. Transportation of dogs from one city to another - either driving or flying (with dog in cabin). An airline employee or person with frequent flier miles may want to volunteer to help with air transport. Taking photos of our new dogs to post on our website and Petfinder.com. Walking/Exercising our dogs who are in boarding waiting for a foster home to open up. Temporary fostering - keeping a foster dog once in awhile for a few days while a foster family is out of town. Performing home interviews with potential new adopters. Public Relations - calling people back who've left messages or questions on our voice mail line. Promotions - manning a booth at a local festival or fundraiser, finding vets or other places willing to display our signs, etc. Press Agent Grant Writer Project Management - manage promotional events, fundraisers, Meet & Greets, etc.