Dog and Cat

Help Us Help the Animals
Become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer. We are always grateful when someone wants to work towards bettering the lives of animals. If you are at least 15 years old, willing to give at least 4 hours of service a month, a member of the Frederick County Humane Society (you can join now), and love animals, you can join our volunteer family.

Just complete this application and mail it to:FCHS, 5712 –D Industry Lane, Frederick, MD 21704. You will then be contacted to schedule a volunteer interview.

 

Date___________________________________ Are you under 18 years old? yes no Name__________________________________ If yes, date of birth____________________ Address________________________________ Home phone_________________________ _______________________________________ Work phone _________________________ Email__________________________________ May we call you at work? ______________

In case of emergency, please notify:
Name__________________________________ Home phone_________________________ Address________________________________ Work phone _________________________ _______________________________________ Relationship to you ___________________

Experience or skills you would be willing to share_________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

Are you a member of the Frederick County Humane Society? yes no

When are you available to work? days evenings weekends Please specify:
_________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any physical or mental disability that might make it difficult to perform certain volunteer duties such as an inability to lift, etc.? Please explain. _________________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in the following volunteer positions (see details on reverse)

Office / Clerical Fundraising
Humane education Outreach
Special Events Other ________________________________________

If you have any questions call 301-694-8300. Please sign on reverse.

 
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Volunteer Positions

Office/Clerical
Answer Phones
Computer work
Stuff envelopes / label brochures

Humane Education
Conduct talks at schools
Assist with pet owner education programs,
including Puppy Preschool and Dog Obedience
Maintain our library

Special Events
Assist in the planning and implementation of special events

Fundraising
Take donation cans to merchants
Assist with fundraising projects, such as the annual campaign
Sell items such as pet stockings
Make items for sale (catnip toys, etc.)

Outreach
Staff information and adoption tables
Give presentations to community groups

 

Waiver of Liability

I, _____________________, as a volunteer service provider to he Frederick County Humane Society (FCHS), hereby declare that I shall not hold the FCHS liable for any illness, injury or disease I might contract or sustain while working in said capacity.

Signed____________________________Date___________________________

Parent's signature (if volunteer is under 18)________________________________

*All volunteers must sign the Waiver of Liability before commencing volunteer duties. If a volunteer is under 18 years if age, the volunteer's parent or guardian must sign the waiver, too.