Volunteer Application

To better orient you to your future volunteer role and to the Safe Hands organization, we want to get to know you a bit better. Please fill in the questions below. When we receive this, our Volunteer Managers will review the information and reach out to you via email or phone to schedule an a phone

Contact Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State/Province *

Zip *

Email *

Phone *

Phone2

Best time to reach you *

Birth Date *

Are you Employed? *

Yes

No

Retired

Name of Employer:

Job Title:

Do you wish to receive emails regarding other volunteer positions?

Yes

No

What areas of volunteering are you interesting in?

Adoptions

Intake Prep

Intake

Vetting

Administrative Support

Transportation

Community Event

Do you have any other specific areas of expertise or skills that may be helpful to Safe Hands?

Other

Why are you interested in Volunteering with Safe Hands? *

Tells us more about your previous volunteer experience ( both in animal welfare and other volunteer organizations) *

I have not volunteered in the past.

I have volunteered occasionally and not with a regularly scheduled commitment.

I have volunteered for an organization for six months or more without a regularly scheduled commitment.

I have volunteered for an organization for six months or more and had a regularly scheduled commitment.

Safe Hands volunteer opportunities are available at many times and days throughout the week and month, with a concentration of opportunities on the weekends. Please indicate the days and general timeframes that you would be willing to volunteer. *

Weekday Mornings

Weekday Afternoons

Weekday Evenings

Weekend Mornings

Weekend Afternoons

Weekend Evenings

Volunteering with Safe Hands is very rewarding and also a lot of fun. To best fulfill our mission we ask that volunteers commit to a minimum of six months in return for the time and training we invest in preparing you for your role. Are you willing to make a six month commitment at a minimum? *

Yes

No

If No, please tell us why.

We ask volunteers to commit at least one shift every four weeks (shifts are generally 3-4 hours). This helps Safe Hands ensure that all the vital areas of the rescue are covered. Does this time commitment seem feasible with your life? *

Yes

No

If No, please tell us why.

The safety of our animals and people are very important to us. To ensure safety, a background check may be conducted for any volunteer. Would you be willing to have a background check completed?. *

Yes

No

If No, please tell us why.

Have you been convicted of any felonies?.... *

Yes

No

Have you been convicted of any animal cruelty cases?.... *

Yes

No

Do you have any health or physical limitations that would impact your abilities in a volunteer role? *

Yes

No

If yes and as you feel comfortable, please describe.

How did you hear about Safe Hands? *

Through a friend/family member

I adopted through Safe Hands in the past

I've attended a Safe Hands event (Fundraiser, Meet and Greet, Carnival, etc.)

Facebook

Website

Other

Safe Hands is a strong community where we like to get to know our volunteers on a personal level as you deem comfortable. What else would you like us to know about you?

Please note: If you are selected to become a volunteer, you will be automatically opted into our email communications. We send information crucial to our programs via our email list.