EASEL Volunteer Application

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After reading through this form, if you decide not to volunteer, please help us by telling us why in the "Commitment Level" section or send an email to info@easelnj.org. We are always trying to improve as we grow. Thank you very much.

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Before you fill out this volunteer application, please realize we are ALL volunteers at EASEL working very hard for to save animals. By filling out this volunteer form you are telling us that you are committed to the cause and that you are READY TO JUMP IN AND HELP SAVE ANIMALS. Are you ready to spend the time? Please explain why you'd like to join our cause and how ready you are. We are only interested in passionate volunteers.

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Before you can volunteer we must speak to you.

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Are you over 18? *

FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER

Love to party and plan? Our "fun"draising team runs our 2 Bingo events every year plus special events too. Help plan the party or create one of your own

Yes, I will commit to 2 meetings a month and working on various events

FUNDRAISING CO-LEAD

Love to party and plan? Our "fun"draising team runs our 2 Bingo events every year plus special events too. Help lead the party or create one of your own

Yes, I will commit to 1 meeting a month and working on various events

MARKETING

Do you have experience making fantastic flyers and brochures? Help expand EASEL's name recognition.

Yes, I am excited to help market EASEL

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SHELTER GREETER

Welcome guests and volunteers into the shelter. Escort adopters to adoption area. Must be retired or part-time worker. Time is 12-3pm once every week. Must commit to 1 day per week. Tons of fun.

Yes, I am willing to dedicate one 12-3pm shift every week

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WEEKEND PHONE SUPPORT

Do you like talking to people. We are in need of computer savvy volunteers that will answer phones and retrieve messages and send the information to the proper person. Training provided

Yes, I am willing to dedicate one 12-3pm shift every week

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KITTEN CAGE CLEANER

Kitten season is upon us in Spring. We are looking for DEDICATED morning cage cleaners, once a week. Can you help our babies stay fresh from 8am-12noon?

Yes, I will commit to the same day every week

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DOG WALKING

Yes, I am excited to walk a dog

I understand that most dogs are strong and over 60 lbs.

DOG WALKING (cont.)

Please enter the days and times you are available to dog walk

TAKE A DOG TO A WEEKEND EVENT

Take a dog to one of our weekend adoption day sites a minimum of once every 2 months, that's only 1 time every 60 days (of course you can always do more days). You will go through training first at 9:30 on Saturday mornings to be certified. Then on your assigned day will pick up an adorable doggie and transport to our adoption site. Most adoption days are from 11-2pm or 12-3pm. The pooch will have to be picked up 1 hour before the event. Our dogs are usually very strong so please do not volunteer unless you can handle strong dogs.

YES, I will commit to 1 day every 2 months and Yes I'm over 18 years old

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TAKE A CAT TO AN WEEKEND EVENT

Take kitties to one of our adoption day sites at least once every 2 months on the weekends. That's only 1 time in 60 days. You can do it. You will have plenty of training first. On your assigned day will pick up the kitties at the shelter and transport them to the adoption site. Most adoption days are from 12-3pm or 11-2pm. Kitties would have to be picked up 1 hour before the event. Tons of fun and of course gorgeous cats and kittens.

YES, I will commit to at least 1 weekend day every 2 months and I am over 18 years old

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WEEKEND CAT ADOPTION VOLUNTEER AT SHELTER

This is a core opportunity at EASEL. Lots of different things to do at the shelter. Start by shadowing a senior volunteer. Some activities are socializing cats, supervising the cat room, checking references from potential cat adopters, showing kittens, coordinating fosters, running some off-site events, checking kitties after work. Training is supplied. You really gotta love cats and the team you will work with is phenomenal. Are you over 18 years of age and will you commit to 2 days a month?

Yes, I will commit to twice a month on the weekends and I am over 18 years old

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FOSTER KITTENS IN YOUR HOME

This is a wonderful opportunity to love on some kittens. We have a lot of kittens in the spring and summer, too young for adoption. The best way to make them adoptable is to be in a loving home until they are of age to be adopted. Training is provided and there is always someone to help guide you. The kittens are adorable!!! A great short-term commitment to help some loving kitties

Yes, I would love to foster some kitties

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VIDEOGRAPHER

Facebook and Instagram are taking over the video market. We share a ton of videos on Facebook and need to do so on Instagram as well. Can you come and post wonderful videos and make videos for our adoptable babies. Animals get adopted faster if people see a video.

Yes, I would love to be a videographer

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CAPTION WRITER

Do you have the gift for describing our dogs and cats so it catches the eye of potential adopters. Descriptions, along with pictures are the way we get interest from potential adopters. Can you whirl up a phrase.

Yes, I would love to come to write descriptions of the animals

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GRANT WRITER

If you have the skill, we have the grants to be written.

Yes, I have time to assist with grant writing AND I have grant writing experience

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SOCIAL MEDIA GURU

Are you experienced in creating relevant FB posts & videos, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tiktop, clever ads, etc. Do you have time to come to the shelter and take pix and videos of our cats and dogs. We need you!

Yes, I have experience with Social Media and have the time to help

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TRAP/NEUTER/RETURN FERAL CATS

Do you want to decrease the number of kitties born to the harsh outdoors. TNR volunteers take traps to feral colony areas and trap cats and kittens, take them to Spay/Neuter Clinics and return the adults to the colony and give the kittens to our adoption team. Training is provided

Yes, I have would love to reduce the outdoor cat population

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

If you love chatting with people, EASEL is looking for someone to encourage and guide new volunteers, keeping up with their progress and making sure all volunteers are being used to their full potential

Yes, I am available to work with volunteers. I can dedicate 8 hours a week.

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CORPORATE OUTREACH LIAISON

Great for social people. Cold call companies in our area and get corporate sponsorships. Get companies involved in our cause and help EASEL to be even more successful

Yes, I am excited to help EASEL procure more corporate sponsorships

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NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTOR

Do you have experience in writing? Contribute to our quarterly newsletter

Yes, I am excited to write some stories

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FOSTERING DOGS

Occasionally we need people temporarily take dogs out of the shelter for socialization or because the shelter is full. You must be over 18.

Yes, I'm willing to help foster dogs

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HUMANE EDUCATOR

Do you have time during the weekday to talk to others about EASEL. You will be trained in what to say. If you like teaching, this is the opportunity for you.

Yes, I will commit to going to locations to teach people about EASEL

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INFORMATION BOOTH VOLUNTEER AT ADOPTION EVENTS

How can EASEL grow? By having volunteers like you, at events taut our wonderful organization. Accept donations, sell t-shirts and hand out informational pamphlets. Great to do with a friends. Training provided

Yes, I will commit to 1 Saturday or Sunday per month

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Volunteer Opportunities - Other

go to www.easelnj.org/volunteer for complete descriptions of opportunities

Adoption Followup Calls

How did you hear about us? *

Where else have you volunteered? Why do you want to volunteer with us? *

Have you had a tetnus shot within the last 10 years? *

If you have not had a tetnus shot within the last 10 years, you must get one before volunteering

Are you willing to make a 6 month committment? If not, why? *

Current Occupation (job title, student, retired, not working) *

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How long at current job? *

If working, please answer

What type of pets do you have at home? Are they spayed/neutered? *

If none, write "None"

Are you fulfilling a community service? Court appointed? If so, for how many hours? *

Do you have any physical limitations, medical conditions, or allergies? *

What days AND TIMES are you willing to commit to volunteering? How many days per month will you volunteer? Please be specific. *

Liability Waiver for Volunteer/Participant-- As a volunteer/participant (or a parent of volunteer/participant under age 18 years of age) of EASEL Animal Rescue League, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of volunteering/participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with EASEL. I do hereby fully release and discharge EASEL, their officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims from injuries , including death, damages or loss which may accrue to me on account of my participating/volunteering with EASEL. I further indemnify and hold harmless and defend EASEL, their officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages or loss sustained by me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associates with my participating/volunteering with EASEL Animal Rescue League. I will follow directives and represent EASEL in a professional manner at all times. I will not make decisions that affect the welfare of any animal without first consulting with my volunteer coordinator or the Executive Director of EASEL. I realize that EASEL reserves the right to dismiss any volunteer at any time without explanation. I promise to give only the best care and handling of all animals in charge. I promise to be at work on time and to work the schedule that I have volunteered for. I also hereby authorize EASEL to use my photo and/or information related to my experiences with the EASEL Animal Rescue shelter. I understand this material, or my information, may be used in EASEL publications, including electronic publications, social media postings, promotional literature, advertising, community presentations, and/or other similar ways. EASEL will disclose to me or my legal representative, where appropriate, the specific information and/or photo to be used prior to release in the social media. My consent is freely given as a service to EASEL, without expecting payment. I release EASEL and its respective employees, officers and agents from any and all liability which may arise from the use of such news media stories, promotional materials, written articles, and/or photographs. I understand that I can revoke this release any time in writing and that the use of any of my photos or other information authorized by this release will immediately cease. By checking the box marked "YES, I AGREE", you agree to this liability waiver. *

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