4PAWS Rescue, Inc.
Volunteer Application
719-359-5140
or
719-392-7549
Email: pawsmail@juno.com

4PAWS Rescue is an all volunteer organization always in need of new volunteers. Our greatest need is for foster homes and for adoption fair handlers. Fosters and handlers need to be in or near Colorado Springs, where our weekly adoption fairs are held.

Our handlers come to adoption fairs on the weekends, usually a bit before 11:00 AM and stay until a bit after 3:00 PM. The handler will be given a dog to hold, told about its personality and traits, and talk to people who ask about the dog. We keep our dogs on leashes at the adoption fairs, unless we have a litter of small puppies that can be kept in an enclosure or playpen. There is always at least one board member present to do paperwork and answer any questions that the handler can't answer. It is always nice to have an extra handler or two so that we can take breaks, maybe get a bite to eat when it isn't chaotic, and do paperwork for potential adopters. We are usually at the Southgate Petsmart in Colorado Springs. Once or twice a month, we go to the PetCo on Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard in Colorado Springs. Our adoption fairs are usually on Saturdays, and we occasionally go to a location other than the two mentioned.

Our foster homes care for one of our dogs in their own home until it can be placed. The average length of stay is 3-4 weeks, although some are adopted more quicly and some take a bit longer. We will work around the foster person's schedule (vacation, etc.) but need as much lead time as possible so we can be sure to have another foster home available. 4PAWS pays medical expenses for the dogs and will provide dog food. There are no set rules as to what environment the foster person must have, but we do like to know the situation so we can put the right dog in the right temporary home.


Date:
Your Name:
Email ID:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Age: Under 18 Under 21 21 or Older
Birthdate Month:
Birthdate Day of Month:
Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No
Do you have valid automobile insurance? Yes No
Volunteer Experience:
Please list organizations with which you are currently volunteering:
Please list other organizations with which you have volunteered in the last five years:
May we check with the listed organizations for references? Yes No
Please list animal welfare and animal rights organizations in which you are a current member:
What kind of companion animals are you caring for?
What are your opinions on animal euthanasia?
What are your opinions on companion animal spaying and nuetering?
What are you areas of interest? Fairs Fostering Grooming Advertising Clerical Fundraising Transportation Dog Behavior Training Adoption Followup Health Recovery Care Other Interests:
When are you available to help? Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
How often are you available to help? Once a week Every other week Monthly Other:
If you are interested in fostering dogs, please tell us about your home environment. Do you have any special considerations when considering placing an animal in your home (i.e.: does your pet get along with only males or females; do you have a fenced yard; do you have allergies):
Agreement: I understand that the handling of animals and other volunteer activities may place me in a hazardous situation and could result in injury to my person or my personal property, such duties to include: handling dogs, exercising and grooming dogs, cleaning kennels, helping with adoption fairs, as well as other duties requested by 4PAWS Rescue volunteers.

I understand that 4PAWS Rescue is a non-profit organization with limited funds and I will not seek to recover from 4PAWS Rescue any costs, including any medical costs, which may accrue as a result of injury I may receive during my tenure as a 4PAWS Rescue volunteer.

I hereby release 4PAWS Rescue from liability and hold 4PAWS Rescue harmless for any injury I may receive as a result of my tenure as a 4PAWS Rescue volunteer, and waive any potential claims that might arrive as result of injury I might receive during my tenure as an 4PAWS Rescue volunteer.

When I begin my duties as a 4PAWS Rescue volunteer, I commit to the following:

    To perform my volunteer duties to the best of my ability.
    To adhere to 4PAWS Rescue policy and procedures as defined by the 4PAWS Rescue Board of Directors, including confidentiality of all 4 PAWS Rescue matters.
    To meet duty commitments, or to provide adequate notice so that alternative arrangements can be made.

I accept the above conditions: YesNo

For a copy of this agreement, please use your browser's print capability before clicking "Submit".

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