Volunteer/Foster Application

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How would you like to help?*

Volunteer Information

First Name* Last Name* Address* City* State* Zip * Home/Cell Phone* Work Phone Email* Volunteer Notices are sent via email, we must have a valid email on file. If you don't use email on a regular basis, how should we contact you? Age* Are you under 18 years of age (if under 18 you must have parent's consent)? If 14 or younger you must be accompanied by an adult at all volunteer events you participate in for YVPR.* As parent or guardian of the applicant, I give my consent to allow the person above to volunteer with YVPR.* As parent or guardian, if in agreement with the above statement, please enter your full name. Parent or Guardian Phone: Date you can start volunteering Is this for student service or other credit/required service?* If yes, please explain Hours/Days Available/Preferences

Emergency Contact

Please list a contact in case of an emergency. If you are under 18, this person must be a parent or guardian.

Emergency Contact Name * Contact Relationship to you* Contact Home Phone* Contact Work Phone

Do you know any other YVPR volunteers?

Volunteer Name/Relationship to you: Volunteer Name/Relationship to you:

YVPR Volunteer Questions

Are you, or have you been, a member of any other animal welfare organization?* If yes, how did you participate and what was your experience? How did you hear about Yakima Valley Pet Rescue and/or Valley Spay and Neuter? What do you know about our organization's mission and goals? Why would you like to volunteer with YVPR and VSN and what do you hope to gain from volunteering? Have you had any formal experience/training in pet care or animal welfare?* If yes, please explain (when/where/what) Have you done any other volunteer work? If yes, please explain (where/when/type of work performed): Have you ever adopted a pet from YVPR? If yes, please explain: Have you ever surrendered a pet to YVPR? If yes, please explain: Have you ever been a volunteer with YVPR? If yes, please explain (when/what activities did you do):

Foster Program

Please check all pets you are willing to foster

Adult Dogs Puppies Adult Cats Kittens Unweaned Pets Pregnant/Nursing Moms Other Types of Animals Do you have any interest or experience with bottle feeding kittens/puppies? If yes, please explain:

To be considered as a volunteer in the YVPR Foster Program, please complete these additional questions. You MUST be 18 years or older to be a foster. Yakima Valley Pet Rescue (YVPR) has very strict guidelines for foster homes, you may be asked to have your home/yard examined by a YVPR volunteer and you will be required to take a Foster Workshop.

Do you currently have pets? Number of cats/age/breed Number of dogs/age/breed Are your pets spayed/neutered? If no, please explain: Are your pets up to date on all vaccinations (we may ask for verification)?? If no, please explain: Have you had any pet related diseases in your household? If yes, please explain: Do you have children living at home? If yes, number of children: List ages of children: Do you rent? If renting, Landlord's Name/Phone Number: Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, what type of fencing do you have and how high are all sides of the fence? Where will you keep the foster animals? How long are you willing to foster an animal? (overnight, a week, 2 months, etc.) How many hours are you away from home during the day? Are you interested in rehabilitation work? (e.g. injured, underweight animals, etc.) Do you have previous experience as a foster parent? If yes, please explain: Are you currently a foster for another animal welfare organization? If yes, please explain: Are you able to transport foster pets, in your care, to and from appointments set up by YVPR for veterinarian visits, and to the YVPR office for adoption or transport? Dates and times may vary and can be as early as 7:00am.

Please list two personal references including your veterinarian.

Name/Phone Name/Phone

I understand that checking this box and clicking submit constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge my answers are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.*

Please read and submit the YVPR Volunteer Agreement and Waiver. You will be required to submit this form before you begin volunteering for YVPR.

Volunteer/Foster Application

Volunteer Information

Emergency Contact

Do you know any other YVPR volunteers?

YVPR Volunteer Questions

Area of Volunteer Interest (please check all that apply)

Spay and Neuter Clinic – Valley Spay and Neuter

Foster Program

Volunteer Agreement and Waiver

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