Thank you for your interest in becoming a Volunteer with Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA). ARF-LA is a non-profit organization, which operates to save the lives of abused, neglected, and homeless Dogs by finding them homes to keep them from being euthanized. Volunteers with a variety of skills are needed. Please take the time to complete this Application and the short Agreement. After we review your information, we will contact you regarding your availability to volunteer, and the activities in which you have expresses interest.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone
Work Phone x
Cell Phone*
Applicants Age*
List at least one reference (who is not a family member)*
Have you written any newsletters?
Do you currently have any other animals that live with you?
Please List All the Pets You Currently and Have Owned in the Past, starting with the most recent ones: Give animals Name, Type/Breed, Age, how long owned, Spayed/Neutered, Where is /was pet kept, still own or what happened to pet Ex: 1) Fido, Dog, Lab, 7 yrs old, owned 5 yrs, neutered yes, lives out doors, still own 2) Lacey, dog, chihuahua, 15 yrs old, owned 15 yrs, not spayed, lived indoors, deceased heart disease.*
What type of experience or training do you have in pet related areas?*
What types of volunteer work would you like to do? **
Which hours or days of the week can you volunteer? *
In consideration of this opportunity to volunteer, I agree to the following terms and conditions, intending to be legally bound by them:
1. I will abide by the mission, rules, regulations, policies and programs of Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) while I am a volunteer. Do you agree to this? *
2. If I stop being a volunteer for Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) for any reason, or upon Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) request at any time, I will promptly return all of Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) supplies, equipment, records, moneys and other items in good, clean condition. Do you agree to this?
3. I assume the risks of being bitten, scratched, injured, or frightened by cats, kittens, dogs and puppies in connection with my volunteer work for Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA). The Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) is not liable to me for any injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, judgments, costs or expenses whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in connection with the performance of my volunteer activities for the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA), unless they are the result of Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) gross negligence or intentional misconduct. I will indemnify, defend and hold the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) harmless from and against any claims, lawsuits, injuries, damages, losses, costs or expenses whatsoever, sustained by any companion animal or any person in connection with my intentional misconduct or grossly negligent performance of volunteer activities for the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) , or my breach of Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) rules, regulations, policies and programs. Do you agree to this?
4. I understand and agree that the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) may refuse volunteer applications for any reason.
5. If I will be sheltering or providing foster care or boarding any of Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) Dogs in my home or business, I consent to the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) visiting my home or business from time to time to observe the Dogs and their living quarters.
6. I have accurately and truthfully completed this Volunteer Application and Agreement.
7. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing signed by both parties. This Agreement is binding upon the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA), me, and the Animal Rescue Foundation of Louisiana (ARF-LA) and my respective heirs, successors, assigns, executors, and personal representatives. I agree to this.
I certify that information contained in this application is true and complete. I understand that false information may be grounds for notbe accepted as a volunteer. I authorize the verification of any or all information listed above. Signature Below*
