Friends of Genesee County Animal Shelter Member Application
Thank you for your interest in joining Friends. We look forward to having you join us!
Date: ____/_____/_____
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City /State / Zip: ___________________________________________________
Phone (home): (____)_________________________Cell: (____)_____________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone: _____________________________________
Birthday: _____/ _____/_____ Email: _______________________________
Pets you have now __________________________________________________
Current Vet’s name and Phone # _______________________________________
Days available, please note morning or afternoons (only used as a guideline)
Tuesday ________________ Friday _______________
Wednesday ________________ Saturday _______________
I’m interested in helping (Please mark all that may apply):
_______ Making a dog list (adoptable & stray) at least once a week
_______ Making a cat list (adoptable & stray) at least once a week
_______ Develop Friends policies in writing
_______ Walk, groom, socialize adoptable dogs & clean their cages
_______ Socialize, groom, play with adoptable cats & clean litter boxes
_______ Train dogs
_______ Become a foster home
_______ Transport animals to rescue
_______ Write grants
_______ Create long term strategy for Friends
_______ Develop fund raising programs
_______ Work at fundraising events
_______ Work at adoption events
_______ Public relations
_______ Attend commissioners' meetings
_______ Write a newsletter for the group
_______ Make toys, scarves, blankets, etc
_______ Keep Petfinders updated
_______ Perform home visits for possible adopters, fosters
_______ Secretary
_______ Online research
Why do you want to help FGCAS? What concerns you the most?
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Do you have any previous volunteer experience?
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Do you have any previous experience working with animals? Please explain
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Appropriate Dress:
Clothing may become wet or muddy, depending on your duties. Wear sturdy shoes.
No cropped or spaghetti tee shirts or tank tops, no short shorts
When working with FGCAS, wearing shirts or buttons identifying you as a FGCAS volunteer is preferred.
Please use proper hygiene to prevent the possibility of spreading of disease to your own pets at home. This will be explained if you volunteer at the Shelter.
I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Friends of Genesee County Animal Shelter; it’s director, successor, legal representatives, sponsors, and it’s Board, from any and all claims, cause of action, and liability arising from or in any way connected with my volunteer participation with Genesee County Animal Shelter. I agree to use caution and good judgment while working with the animals and understand that I am expressly assuming all risk, including but not limited to injury and disease, associated with my volunteer participation. FGCAS welcomes volunteers of all ages, however, children under 18 can volunteer only with their parents at the Shelter.
Name and Date_______________________________________________________
I further grant the Friends of the Genesee Animal Shelter permission to use, without cost, any photographs, video or audios taken of me during my volunteer services.
Name and Date________________________________________________________
The Genesee County Animal Shelter/Animal Control is located at G4351 West Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504, ½ mile east of Linden Rd
Please email a signed application back to:
Angelfortheanimals@yahoo.com www.fgcas.info
Or mail to:
FGCAS
P.O. Box 123
Montrose MI 48457