Volunteer Application Thank you for your interest in helping the dogs of LCAL! Please note that we have three volunteer paths: 1. Volunteer Dog Walker. Volunteer dog walkers must be 18+ and MUST commit to a weekly shift of two hours. Shifts are available seven days a week, either at midday (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) or in the evening (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Dog walkers go through basic orientation, dog handler orientation, and 3-5 dog walking training sessions. We also ask that volunteer dog walkers help at an event once a quarter. 2. Volunteer Thrift Store Associate. Volunteer thrift store associates help with various tasks at the thrift store. Thrift store associates must go through the basic orientation, then can jump in to help out as available. 3. Volunteer Teammate. Volunteer teammates commit to helping on one of the following teams: Events, Home Checks, Social media, Photography/Videography, Website or Teen Volunteers in Action (1st Sunday AM of every month). PLEASE NOTE: If your interest is only in fostering, please fill out the Foster Application instead. PersonalName of Volunteer:* First Last Email* Cell Phone:*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code What is your age range?* 15 and younger 16-17 18+ Please Note: Volunteers who are under 18 cannot be Volunteer Dog Walkers due to insurance reasons.Occupation:Employer:Emergency ContactName First Last Contact NumberRelationshipVolunteer InterestsThere are three primary volunteer roles with our rescue. Which role are you able to commit to?*Note: Volunteer Dog Walkers MUST commit to a weekly two-hour shift. Walking shifts are either at midday (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) or in the evening (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Volunteer Thrift Store Associates can volunteer according to their availability. Volunteer Dog Walker Volunteer Thrift Store Associate Volunteer Teammate (our teams include: Events, Social Media, Home Checks, Photography/Videography, Website, Site Representative) We request that our volunteer dog handlers assist at minimum ONE adoption event every quarter (adoption events are on Saturdays). Are you willing to commit to this?* Yes, I would love to help, and I can make this quarterly commitment. Unfortunately I cannot make this commitment. Please check areas in which you have an interest:* Dogs Birds Virtual home checks Taking photographs & videos Updating social media Home Checks Helping at Events Transporting dogs Site Representative (1st Sunday of each month) Fundraising Graphic design (for posters, t-shirt designs, social media, etc.) What special interests, skills, and training do you possess that you would like to use as a volunteer?Example: Plumbing/electric/handyman knowledge, photography, videography, graphic design, deep cleaning, networking, website/Wordpress experience, Newsletter experience, Grant-writing, etc.How did you hear about Last Chance at Life?Why do you want to be a volunteer?What experience do you have working with and caring for domestic animals?Please describe any volunteer work that you have done in the past:Have you ever been terminated or dismissed from a volunteer program? Yes No If yes, please explain:Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No If yes, please explain:Would you like to be added to LCAL's official mailing list?* Yes, please. No, thank you.
