Animal Alliance of New Jersey

Volunteer Application

We are always in need of volunteers to help staff adoption days and foster families to provide temporary care to animals in need. We need administrative support staff for our "back office" operations such as processing adoption paperwork and managing our mailing list. We also need creative writers and artists for special projects, many of which are just a one-time commitment.

We are a very informal group, and allow volunteers to set their own hours to be donated as the volunteer has time, not to match a rigid schedule that can take the fun out of donating your free time to any organization.

If you are interested in joining the "Animal Alliance Gang", please take a few moments to fill out our volunteer application. The more that we know about you, the better we can determine how to put your unique talents to use! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Animal Alliance.

Please provide the following personal information:

First Name
Last Name
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State
Zip/Postal Code
Work Phone
Home Phone
E-mail
Date of Birth
Employer
Position

Please check all areas that are of interest to you:
Telephone Interviews Transport Animals to Veterinarian Home Visits Adoption Follow-Up Exercise Dogs Collect Donated Items Political Action Committee	Fostering Dog(s) Fostering Cat(s) Adoption Days Special Events Rescue Group Liaison Grooming
What days and time would you be available to help?
Please list any special skills that you possess that may be of help to our organization:
You need only complete the remainder of this application if you are interested in fostering dogs or cats. Otherwise you may scroll down to the bottom and click the "Submit Form" button.
What is your current living Situation?
Number of years at current address:
If you rent, please provide the following information:
Landlord's Name
Landlord's Phone
Are pets permitted where you rent and have you discussed your plans to foster animals with your landlord? Please explain:
Please note: We are obligated as responsible rescuers to contact your landlord to verify that fostering animals is permitted.
What would you prefer to work with?
What type of experience have you had in handling cats or dogs?
Have you ever attended a class in obedience training or any type of special training for animals?
Are you comfortable cleaning up after cats and/or dogs?
What are your thoughts regarding dogs that live outside full time?
What are your thoughts regarding dogs that are chained?
Please list the number of people who live in your household, your relationship with them and their ages if they are children:
Are there any household members who have animal allergies? If so, please explain:
How many hours a day will your foster pet(s) be left alone; where will the pet be kept and what provisions will be made if any?
Please list the species, age and gender of any pets currently in your household:
If you currently have pets in your household, how well do they get along with other animals?
Do you have a fenced in yard? If so provide details; size of yard, type & height of fence:
If not, how will you accommodate your foster pet(s) bathroom and exercise needs?
Where will your foster pet(s) spend the majority of his or her time?
Are you familiar with crate training as a method of house training?
What personality or behaviors in your foster pet(s) are you unwilling to tolerate? Please explain:
How will you handle behavioral issues should they arise?

Please provide the following contact information for a personal reference.

Reference Name
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State
Zip/Postal Code
Phone
E-mail

We are seeking individuals who share our desire to make the world a better place for all beings, human and non-human alike. We seek volunteers who take the problem of companion animal overpopulation & homelessness seriously and are committed to doing something about it.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our volunteer application and for your interest in working with Animal Alliance. Someone will contact you as soon as humanly possible.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

~ Margaret Mead

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