Friends of Genesee County Animal Shelter Active Volunteer Application
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 to assist, please note morning or afternoons (this will only be as a guideline)
Tuesday ________________________ Friday _______________________
Wednesday ________________________ Saturday _______________________
I’d like to be an Active Member and help with:
_______ In-Shelter Assistant
_______ Clerical Assistant
_______ Transporter
_______ Educator
_______ Pet Therapy Assistant (dog walking, cat loving etc)
_______ Mobile Adoptions _____ Special Events _____ Publicity _____ Recruitment
_______ Groomer / Bather
_______ Other
_______ I support FGCAS’s goal of reducing the amount of euthanized animals at the Shelter by changing
current policies and procedures. I will spread the word about FGCAS and the Shelter and agree
to write or sign letters, sign petitions and attend meetings, if possible, to show my support.
Why do you want to help Friends of Genesee County Animal Shelter? What concerns you the most? ______________________________________________________________________________
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Do you have any previous volunteer experience? Please explain
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Do you have any previous experience working with animals? Please explain
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Appropriate Dress:
Be aware that clothing may become wet or muddy, depending on your duties. Wear sturdy shoes.
When you are working with the public casual dress is recommended.
No cropped or spaghetti tee shirts or tank tops, no short shorts
When working at the Shelter, wearing shirts 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.
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
Friends of the Genesee County Animal Shelter
Please email a signed application back to:
Angelfortheanimals@yahoo.com www.fgcas.info
Or mail to:
FGCAS
P.O. Box 123
Montrose MI 48457