Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
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Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan
641 S. Crystal Ave. Benton Harbor MI 49022
269-927-3303
NAME:
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ADDRESS:
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CITY:
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HOME
PHONE: ___________ WORK: ________CELL: ___________
EMAIL
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OCCUPATION:
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MAY
WE CONTACT YOU AT WORK? ________ ARE YOU OVER 18? __________
PLEASE
LIST ANY SKILLS YOU HAVE YOU FEEL WOULD BE AN ASSET TO THE HUMANE
SOCIETY: _______________________________________
WHEN
ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER?
WEEKDAYS
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MORNINGS ___ AFTERNOONS ____ OTHER ______________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY:
APPLICANT CONTACTED DATE: _______________
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REASON FOR DENIAL: __________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Please read through these opportunities and check as many areas
as you are interested in. This will be used to help determine
volunteer activities that will be beneficial to the Humane Society
and also will be rewarding to you, the volunteer. If there is
something you would like to do too help the Humane Society and
you do not see it listed here please speak with the Volunteer
Coordinator about your idea.
ANIMAL
CARE SPECIALIST: Animal care volunteers keep the animals in the
shelter appealing to the public by bathing, brushing, and combing
the animals. They may also trim toe nails, clean ears, and make
animals appear attractive and clean for potential adopters. Volunteers
in this area increase the animal’s chance of adoption by
keeping them cared for and looking their best.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
LOST
AND FOUND ASSISTANT: Lost and found assistants check the lost
and found book for possible matches. They would also make phone
calls to listers checking and updating the status of their report
and adding additional information to entries. They would also
check incoming animals for matches with lost and found reports,
contacting possible matches and asking them to come and view the
animal to determine if it is theirs. In addition to this they
would scan animals at the shelter for microchips, and follow up
on any hits. Lost and found assistants help the animals by reuniting
lost pets and their families and by reassuring owners that the
shelter does care about their missing pet and is doing all we
can to help them find it.
I
would be interested in this position: _____
KENNEL
VOLUNTEER: Kennel volunteers would assist in the morning or afternoons
with cleaning and caring for the animals. They would help with
feeding, washing dishes, cleaning litter boxes, changing bedding,
assisting with laundry duties, and distributing toys and biscuits
to the animals. Volunteers in this area increase the animal’s
chances of adoption by providing them with a clean and attractive
environment, keeping the animals healthy, and providing them with
toys to ward off boredom.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
DOG
WALKER: Dog walkers come in and walk dogs that are available for
adoption, providing them with a much needed outlet for their excess
energy. Walkers also work with the dogs teaching them how to walk
nicely on a lead and teaching them manners. Many dogs that come
into the shelter have never been taught any obedience. By teaching
them basic good behavior you increase their chances of adoption
immensely.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
DONATION COLLECTION VOLUNTEER: Volunteers in this program can
do either of 2 things. They can talk to various business’s
and stores about placing a collection box in their store for donations
to be used at the shelter and then collect them on a regular basis.
Items brought into the shelter would then be stocked in their
appropriate storage areas. Other volunteers would drive to various
stores that regularly donate items and collect them and transport
them to the shelter and stock them in the proper area. Volunteers
in this field help the animals by obtaining much needed donations
that help us feed and operate the shelter on a day to day basis.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
TRANSPORTATION:
Volunteers in this category transport animals to and from vets
offices, and/or adoption/special events. Trips are usually scheduled
for early morning or late afternoons. This job is on an as needed
basis. Volunteers in this field help the animals by relieving
paid staff of this assignment so they can focus on physical needs
of the shelter.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
EBAY
LISTER: The Shelter sometimes receives donations of value that
can be re-sold to raise money for the animals. This volunteer
would be responsible for listing items on EBAY to be sold. They
would need to be familiar with this system, have access to a computer
and digital camera. They would be responsible for collecting payment
for the items along with shipping charges and shipping the item
to auction winners. Volunteers providing this service help the
animals and the shelter by raising much needed money to operate
the facility.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
SHELTER
DECORATOR: Do you have a flair for decoration? Love of holidays?
We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the shelter to
celebrate various holidays. Bunnies for Easter, Ghosts and Goblins
for Halloween, the possibilities are endless. By making the shelter
a more cheerful, positive place to visit, volunteers are helping
the animals be viewed in a positive way by potential adopters.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
GROUNDS
KEEPER/LANDSCAPER: Do you have a green thumb? Do you like to work
in the great outdoors? The shelter sits on a large piece of land
that needs to be maintained and kept looking nice. Some of the
opportunities here would include planting and caring for flowers,
trimming brush and trees, maintaining outside structures, picking
up
debris and trash in the yard. In this field you help the shelter
animals by making the shelter more attractive to customers and
visitors, and helping to promote a positive attitude for the employees
who come to work seeing a nice, clean, cheerful environment.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
COIN
BANK VOLUNTEER: As part of an ongoing fundraising effort the shelter
has coin banks to be distributed to various businesses. Volunteers
are needed to recruit business’s to place the banks at, and
also to collect the money periodically from the banks and return
it to the shelter.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
SPECIAL
EVENTS/INFORMATION BOOTH ATTENDANT: Throughout the year the shelter
has the opportunity to have an information booth at various community
events. Volunteers are needed to staff the booth and answer questions,
pass out information on various topics, and develop a rapport
with the public about the Humane Society. By working community
booths, volunteers help the animals by promoting the organization,
informing the public about our shelter and the programs and services
we provide. They also help to reduce the number of animals brought
into the shelter by educating the public about the importance
of pet responsibility and care.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
PAWMART ATTENDANT: The Humane Society, along with Animal Aid,
and Animal Control run a cooperative effort Adoption Center at
Martins PawMart in St. Joseph. Each organization has cats housed
there for adoption. Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon
cleaning of the kennels and also to groom and socialize the cats
at the center. You should expect to need approximately 45 minutes
to 1 hour per session. You can commit to a specific day each week,
month, or a one time session. By assisting with this endeavor
you are helping the animals by increasing the number of animals
that can be housed for adoption, maintaining their health and
appearance, and assisting in making this unique cooperative effort
a success. When the animal organizations in this County work together
the animals are clearly the winners.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
PRODUCTION
ASSISTANT: The Humane Society staff depends on multiple documents
daily, which need to be copied, collated, stapled, and such. Production
volunteers help with these tasks, along with other as needed office
projects. This enables the staff to take care of other vital administrative
tasks and waiting on customers, which ultimately makes customers
experiences more positive, helping the animals be viewed in a
better light.
I
would be interested in this position: _____
KENNEL
SHELTER HOST: Greet visitors as they enter the kennel areas and
assist them through the adoption process, providing information
about various animals and answering potential adopters questions
on various topics. This job helps promote the animals, providing
additional information for the visitors and making the shelter
more customer responsive.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
CRAFTER:
This is a volunteer opportunity that can be done from home. If
you can’t or do not want to spend time at the shelter but
still want to help the animals here is an opportunity for you.
“Wubbie Makers” knit, sew, or crochet cat kennel sized
blankets for our kitties to snuggle with. Not only does this give
the kitties something to snuggle and play with, it provides warmth
from drafts and sometimes a hiding place for a shy kitty.
Toy Makers can make a variety of cat toys for the cats to play
with and also for us to sell to raise much needed money for our
animals and Spay Neuter Assistance Program. Material and Catnip
can be provided if needed for this program. Other craft items
can be made for us to sale at various functions and in our “Boutique
Corner” at the shelter to raise money for our critters.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
PUBLICATIONS
ASSISTANT: Assists in procuring and/or producing a variety of
Shelter Publications: adoption flyers, posters, volunteer newsletter,
press releases, informational pamphlets to be distributed. These
volunteers help the animals by “getting the word out”
about our organization.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
SPAY/NEUTER
CLINIC ASSISTANT: Provides a variety of services; registration,
intake, monitoring, outtake, etc… at our Team Spay/Neuter
Clinics. These clinics are hosted periodically through the year
to offer low cost spay/neuter to owned animals. This helps the
animals by reducing the number of animals born every year, thus
reducing the amount of animals that are brought into the shelter.
Spay/Neuter is the core solution to the pet overpopulation problem.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
RUNNER/STOCKER:
These volunteers will sort incoming donations and stock them in
the correct storage area. They would also assist workers by retrieving
necessary items from storage areas for restocking. This job requires
some lifting and carrying.
I
would be interested in this position: ______
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