LA/SPCA Volunteer Application

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Louisiana Society
for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals

Louisiana SPCA
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

(504) 368-5191, extensions
Fax: (504) 368-3710

Note: Our previous shelter, located at 1319 Japonica Street, was destroyed due to Katrina.

Our temporary Shelter, located at 701 Thayer Street, is now closed.

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Volunteer Application

I am signing up as an:
Adult Volunteer (You are at least 18 years old)
Team Volunteer (A parent/guardian and child 12 to 14 years of age)
My Team Partner's name is:

If you are signing up as a Team Volunteer, both adult and child must fill out and submit a volunteer application. Please note, not all areas of volunteering are available to Teams.

Youth Volunteer (Young adults between the ages of 15 and 17)
Please request an application by emailing ginger@la-spca.org. With your request, please include your name and home mailing address. A special application will be sent to you.

Please complete all fields:

First Name:
Last Name:
Date of Birth:
Address:

City & State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:

Why do you feel you would make an outstanding LA/SPCA volunteer?

Do you have any companion animals living with you? Yes No
If yes, what type(s) and how many:

Are they spayed/neutered? Yes No

Have you volunteered with animal organizations before? Yes No
If yes, to what extent:

Describe your experience in working with animals:

Describe your experience in working with the public:

What are your thoughts on euthanasia?

What is your profession/school?
Does your company have a Community Service Program? Yes No
If yes, may we contact them?

Do you have any special skills/talents that you would like to put to use?

Are you an LA/SPCA member? Yes No

Please select your area(s) of interest.

Adoptions:

Client-Care at the Shelter
Check-in and accompany visitors as they look for a new companion. Explain the policies and procedures of adoption to potential adoptees and assist them...

	Off-site Adoption Team Assist with bathing and transporting adoptable animals. Set-up and breakdown off-site location. Talk with prospective adopters while they choose a new companion...
	Web Pet and Printed Publications Project Take pictures of the adoptable animals for the website, as well as various other outlets; including Craigslist, GambitWeekly, Petfinder.com. Write descriptions...

Animal Care:

Work directly with the animals at the shelter.

Exercising and socializing. Dogs Cats Either

Building/Grounds Maintenance:

	Mowing, raking, gardening and planting annual flowers and shrubs.
	Painting, carpentry, plumbing and miscellaneous fix-it projects.

Community Outreach & Humane Education:

"Show and Tail" School Program (Not Available to Teams)
Take your dog into the classroom and teach children the basics of animal safety and responsible pet guardianship...

Information Circulation
set-up and literature distribution at local community events, education fairs and exhibits. Distribution and maintenance of LA/SPCA info...

Obedience "Wrangler" (Not Available to Teams)
Assist Dog Obedience instructor and students before and during training classes.

Events:

Pre-event committees and day-of event opportunities.

Foster Animal Care:

Provide temporary in-home care for special needs animals.

Fundraising:

Work with the Development Director designing and implementing fundraising programs. Organized individuals with...

Office:

Assist staff with office duties including answering questions about animal care, animal control and shelter policy and procedures.

Media, Marketing and Public Relations Team:

Help get the Louisiana SPCA's message out into the community.

Veterinary Clinic and Mobile Outreach Center: (Not Available to Teams)

Assist Vet-Techs cleaning kennels, feeding animals and greet/assist clients

Writers, Wordsmiths and Graphic Design:

Writer

Wordsmith

Graphic Design

How did you hear about our volunteer program?
Website Newspaper Radio TV Friend LA/SPCA Event
Other

In case of emergency, please contact:
Name:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:

In "signing" this application, with my e-mail address, I understand and agree to the following:

1.	My participation with the Louisiana SPCA is strictly on a volunteer basis, therefore no insurance against bodily harm is provided for me. I agree to release from liability the Louisiana SPCA, a non-profit organization, from any/all injuries or damages incurred during my participation in any program.
2.	I agree to abide by the policies and procedures presented to me during volunteer training and as updated thereafter.
3.	I understand that public relations is a big part of volunteering at the Louisiana SPCA, and agree that all photographs taken of me are the property of, and may be used by the Louisiana SPCA in their efforts.
4.	I will take ideas, constructive comments, suggestions and criticisms directly to the Volunteer Programs Coordinator or other supervisor.
5.	If communication problems develop between employees or other volunteers and me, as soon as possible, I will report these to the Volunteer Programs Coordinator.
6.	I agree not to provide information to (or about) former owners to prospective adopters unless my supervisor has approved divulging such information; and not to divulge confidential information to the public.
7.	I understand that my volunteer assignment may be terminated at any time at the discretion of the Volunteer Programs Coordinator or my supervisor.
8.	I understand that I am making a commitment and others are depending on me to fulfill that commitment. Should I not be able to meet my obligations I will communicate this to the Volunteer Programs Coordinator or my supervisor as soon as possible.
9.	I understand there is an orientation fee of $30.00 which covers the costs of a leash, apron and volunteer name badge. The fee is due at the completion of orientation.

In "signing" the application, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions stated above.
Please enter e-mail address:

I have reviewed the application for completeness and accuracy. yes No

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