GEARS Volunteer Application

JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.

We respect your privacy.
The personal information on this form is being collected for the purposes of evaluating your application to volunteer for GEARS. If your application is approved, the information on this form will only be used for the purposes of maintaining accurate volunteer records. Your information will not be shared outside of GEARS.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with GEARS.
This form is to be used by applicants who do not wish to be a foster home. If you are interested in being both a volunteer and foster home, please complete the Foster Home Application.
If you wish to volunteer ONLY at the Strathcona County Cat Shelter, please click here ---> GEARS Sheltered Paws
Thank you!

By volunteering with a rescue, you are helping to save the lives of animals.

**Please check your junk folder for an email from us within 72 hours**

Full Name (first + last name) *

Are you over the age of 18? *

Yes

Address: *

Address Line 2

City: *

Province *

Postal Code *

Main Phone Number: *

Secondary Phone Number:

Email: *

Emergency Contact Name: *

Emergency Contact Phone Number: *

Do you have regular internet access? *

Yes

Do you have reliable transportation? *

Yes

Do you have a drivers license and regular access to a vehicle? *

Yes

Tell us about yourself in a few sentences. *

Please indicate your areas of interest or expertise (check all that apply)

Foster team help (completing reference checks, home visits, and other tasks)

Adoptions team help (completing reference checks, screening applications, home visits, and other tasks)

Medical team help (booking vet appointments, keeping accurate records, acting as liaison with fosters and reporting to Medical Director)

Professional Veterinary experience (please note experience/education)

Animal Training & Behaviour (please list below any experience, formal training or courses taken)

Fundraising (brainstorming new ways for the rescue to earn money)

Event planning (brainstorming new event ideas)

Event Management (taking the lead on an event/seeing an event idea through and reporting to the Events Director)

Marketing/PR (please note experience if applicable)

Social Media (responding to inquiries on social media accounts, representing GEARS professionally as well as consistently upholding the core values of the organization with all communication, posting interesting and engaging content, knowledge of various social media platforms)

Data entry (entering past data to new applications, maintaining/updating current records accurately)

Networking and establishing business connections (if you already know a company, contact or organization that would potentially be interested in a partnership with GEARS please note below!)

Donation sourcing (contacting potential or existing donors e.g. vet clinics, pet stores, pet food/pet product suppliers etc.)

Donation Transport (picking up donations and dropping off where needed. Interacting with all donors, suppliers, and supply outposts in a friendly and courteous manner)

Storage organization/Supplies Inventory (available for a few 1-2 hour shifts at our warehouse monthly)

Animal Transport (assisting with transportation of animals to/from events or appointments if foster is unable)

Professional writing/editing skills

Professional Photography (please note below your company or studio name, we would love to see your work!)

Animal Grooming (please note experience if applicable)

Graphic Design/Web design

IT/Technical Support

Physical Labour (event set up/take down, assisting with large/heavy donations or supplies) *please also note below if you have a vehicle you are willing to use for heavy or large item transport occasionally

Please pick your top THREE areas of interest - #1 *

Please pick your top THREE areas of interest - #2 *

Please pick your top THREE areas of interest - #3 *

Notes:

Please list any notes regarding your areas of interest/expertise (experience, courses/formal training, more detailed explanation of what you would like to be doing with GEARS)

Do you have experience with animals? *

Yes

If yes, to what extent?

Please list any current or past volunteer experience: *

Please share with us why you would like to volunteer with GEARS and how we would benefit from having you as part of our organization: *

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense relating to an animal or child? *

Yes

If yes, please explain the circumstances.

How did you hear about GEARS?

Instagram

Facebook

News

Posters/Print Ads

Friend or family member

Google Search

Other:

List any questions or concerns you have at this time. Please also feel free to include any other information that you feel we should know about you.

Reference Check (Name + Phone Number) *

Clear form

Never submit passwords through Google Forms.

This form was created inside of Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society (GEARS).

Does this form look suspicious? Report

Forms