VOLUNTEER SURVEY

 

Humane Society of Monroe County, IL

618/282-PETS (7387)

P.O. Box 164

Waterloo IL 62298

 

Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunities! Your contribution will surely make a difference for our homeless pets.  Answering these questions will help us find the best fit.  If under 18, you must have a parent volunteer with you or have approval by the Volunteer Coordinator. Once you have completed the Volunteer Survey, please sent the form to HMSC, P.O. Box 164, Waterloo, IL, 62298

All volunteers must agree to respect and abide by the policies of HSMC.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Name                                                                                                                                      

Address                                                                                                                                  

Age                                                                                                                                         

Home Phone                                                    Cell phone                                                       

E-mail                                                                                                                                     

Drivers License Number/State                                                                                     

Emergency Contact Name/Phone Number                                                                               

Occupation/Employer                                                                                                              

Employer Phone                                                                                                                      

 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS AND PETS

Level of Education (area of study if applicable)                                                             

Your interests and hobbies                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                               

Past volunteer experience                                                                                                         

Any experience working with animals?                                                                         

Why are you interested in volunteering with HSMC?

                                                                                                                                               

Do you have a pet? Description                                                                                               

Your vet’s name / phone                                                                                                          

 

WHAT KIND OF VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT INTERESTS YOU?

Are you interested in a weekly commitment or volunteering as you have time?

                                                                                                                                               

Days and times you would be available:                                                                        

Do you understand that if you miss your shift with no advance notice to HSMC, the animals

will not be receiving the care they so desperately need?                                                            

Are you committed enough to keep your shifts or arrange for another HSMC volunteer to

cover them?                                                                                                                             

Are you willing to attend training sessions?                                                                                

 

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I give HSMC permission to verify any of the information I have given.

 

                                                                                                                       

(signature)

 

HERE’S WHAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE TO OFFER - These are the areas where we need help; please indicate any and all that are you interested in. Do you have an idea that isn’t listed here?  We’d love to hear about it!

 

Public Liaison

    Public Relations liaison – Very important! Communicate upcoming events to local newspapers to ensure we get great public exposure.

 

Animal Handling

    Animal care (scooping/washing litter pans, cleaning crates/kennels, feeding). We have an established protocol that must be followed.

    Animal socialization (playtime, brushing, walking, or just sit quietly and pet!) Socialization is so very important for shelter animals.

   “Meow Town” – do a shift of quick cleaning for our cats residing at Waterloo Feed & Pet Supply.  You can help make it a ‘pet and purr’ session!

    Fostering (short term and long term – this will always be an integral part of our organization)

    Quarantine homes and/or heartworm treatment homes (can be one week to two months long.)

    Adoption Days (help with the animals on-site at adoption events, greet visitors)

      Adoption Days (help with the animals on-site at adoption events, greet visitors)

     Channel 5 “Sammy’s Stars” pet for adoption – do a shift for our spot on Tuesdays at 6:25am sharp. The animal you transport will be on camera; its profile is read by the reporter.

    “Operation Doggie Drop” – This includes cats too! Transporting animals to adoption events, foster homes, vet appointments, etc. We endorse using crates and restraints for safety.

 

Adoptions

    Home visit team – visit homes that have applied for adoptions and report back, using our guidelines

    Adoption Processing (experienced volunteers only; check references, interview applicants, home visits)

    Follow up on spay/neuter of adopted animals (although many are already done prior to adoption)

    Adoption follow up – call to see how things are going and report back. We will give you questions to ask.

     Adoption event signs – hang them up around town and take them down. (2x month)

 

General shelter duties

    Shelter upkeep (sweeping, mopping, pick up.)

    Laundry (what fun!  The animals will appreciate the clean blankets and towels!)

    Shelter shopping (go on shopping trips for shelter supplies!)

    Answering phone to take accurate messages

 

Fundraising

    Fundraising events (Most events take place on weekends.)

    Distributing flyers as needed for fundraising events, etc.

    Soliciting donations for fundraising events (such as our silent auction, attendance prizes, etc.)

    Grant writing