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o Treat
staff,visitors,andotherswithcourtesyandrespect
o Treattheanimalsin
aprofessionalandcaringmanner
o Beproudofyourprofessionalappearance,language,andbehavior
o Observeallpoliciesandprocedures
o Worksafelyatalltimes, especially when in contact with the animals at our facility.
WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
AND ADOPTION CENTER
5488 North Marble Top Road
Chickamauga, Georgia 30707
(706)375-2100
s.robinson@walkerga.us
VolunteerApplication
MISSIONSTATEMENT
The Walker County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (WCASAC) serves the North Georgia community
by providing animal control and humane care for the animals that are lost, abandoned and unwanted.
We strive to place every adoptable animal into good loving homes and encourage good pet guardianship
through programs such as spay/neuter, micro-chipping and rabies/ vaccine clinics to help end the
homeless plight of our companion animals.
WHYAREVOLUNTEERSNEEDED?
Asanonprofit, county funded facility,wealwaysneedsupportandhelp.Byvolunteering,youwillmake
thejobsofourstaffeasier,allowthesheltertorunsmoother,andmostimportantly,helptheanimals.
Therearemanyareas of need at our facility. More information on these areas is provided below.
PERSONALCONDUCT
WCASACexpectsitsvolunteerstomaintainahighstandardofconductandworkperformancetomake
surewemaintainagoodreputationwiththecommunity,supporters,andpatrons.Goodpersonal
conductcontributestoagoodworkenvironmentforall.
Please keep these things in mind as you volunteer:
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TobecomeaWCASACVolunteer:
Youmustbeatleast18yearsoldtovolunteer
No children under 18 are permitted toaccompanyavolunteer
Completeavolunteerapplicationandassessmentform(forfirsttimevolunteers)
Emailaddress and telephone numberisrequired
Bringa pictureID
AttendaVolunteerOrientationClass
Spreadthemessageaboutresponsiblepetownershipandanimalprotection
Volunteerassignmentswillbemadeinaccordancewithyourinterests,abilities,andvocational goal s
andinaccordancewiththeneedsofour facility.
TheonehourorientationclasswillhelpyoufeelcomfortableinyournewroleasaWCASACVolunteer
andprovideyouwithanoverviewofourcause,policies,volunteeropportunities,facility,andhands
onanimalhandlinginstruction.Whenyoucompleteandsubmitthisapplicationyoucanchooseto
volunteeryourtimefornonanimalrelatedservicessuchasconstructionoradministrativehelp.
When you submit your application you agree to:
Signinandouteverytimeyouvolunteer
Promote a positive and upbeat atmosphere at the facility
Refrain from any negative speech or social media posting involving WCASAC
AcceptandabidebythepoliciesofWCASAC
Wear appropriate and unoffensive attire at any all volunteer opportunities including our facility
RepresentWCASACasavolunteerinaresponsibleandrespectablefashion
Beingoodhealth,orhaveanotefromdoctorifyouhavecertaindisabilitiesorillnesses.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutourvolunteerprogram,pleaseemailusanytimeat
s.robinson@walkerga.us.
WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
AND ADOPTION CENTER
5488 North Marble Top Road
Chickamauga, Georgia 30707
(706)375-2100
s.robinson@walkerga.us
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VOLUNTEERAPPLICATIONANDASSESSMENTFORM
WhydoyouwanttovolunteerattheWCASAC?
Doyouhaveanydisabilities, allergies, or sensitivities to chemicals, pet dander, pollens,
weather, or any other substance that need to beaccommodated?Ifso,pleaseexplain:
Doyouownpets?Dogs_____Cats_____Other______‐Spayed/Neutered?(circleone)YESNO
Describeyourexperienceworkingwithanimals:
WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
AND ADOPTION CENTER
5488 North Marble Top Road Chickamauga, Georgia 30707
(706)375-2100
s.robinson@walkerga.us
Applicant Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Date of Birth: ____________________________ Telephone Number: _____________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________ T-Shirt Size: _______________ (unisex sizing)
Street Address: _________________________________ City: ______________ State: _____ Zip:
________
Describe any previous volunteer/ animal care experience.
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Availability:Duringwhichtimesareyouavailable?
Explainavailabilityschedulefurtherplease:
YES NO
1. Doyouhaveacomputerconnectedtotheinternetathome?
2. Time1willyoubeabletoworkfromhome?(Virtual)
YES
NO
3. Ti
me2
wi
llyoubeabletocomeintoour facility?
YES
NO
Pleaseindicatetheareasthatinterestyou‐Checkallthatapply:
Administration/OrganizationalSupport____________________________________________
Communications/Marketing_____________________________________________________
Construction/Maintenance______________________________________________________
AnimalServices________________________________________________________________
Education____________________________________________________________________
SpecialEventSupport___________________________________________________________
Transportation________________________________________________________________
Other: ______________________________________________________________________
WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
AND ADOPTION CENTER
5488 North Marble Top Road Chickamauga, Georgia 30707
(706)375-2100
s.robinson@walkerga.us
Please indicate the skills you have:
Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Morning Morning Morning Morning
Morning
Morning
Morning
Afternoon
Afternoon Afternoon
Afternoon Afternoon
Afternoon Afternoon
Ev
ening Evening Evening
Evening
Evening
Evening
Evening
Clerical
Mailing, Filing, clerical duties Telephone/Email Support Grant Writing
Transportation
To vet appointments To Rescues To Foster/Permane
nt Homes Supply Pick-up/Drop-off
Animal Care
Walking Dogs Cat room entertainment Grooming/Bathing Training Kennel Cleaning
Other Activities
Photography/Videography Home Visits
Fundraising
Supply Drives Adoption Events
Experience handling large/ powerful breeds: _______________________________________
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WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
AND ADOPTION CENTER
5488 North Marble Top Road Chickamauga, Georgia 30707
(706)375-2100
s.robinson@walkerga.us
Evaluation
Pleaseselectalltheoptionsthatapplytoyou:
IhavecarefullyconsideredmyscheduleandIknowIcanmakeacommitmenttovolunteeringat
WCASAC
IknowthatsomeoftheanimalsarerecoveringfromillnessandinjuryandIamcomfortableworking
withthem
IamawarethatImayneedtopickup/cleanupafteranimalfecesandurine.
ItreatmyvolunteercommitmentswiththesamerespectthatIdomyworkobligations
IhopemyvolunteerworkwithWCASACwillleadtoajobwiththedepartment
Iaminbetweenjobsandamhopingtousemyfreetimetobeofservice
Ihopetomeetotherpeopleandexpandmysocialnetwork
Iamseekinganopportunitytogainexperienceinasheltertoaddtomyresume
I am seeking to volunteer to gain information for a school/ college project.
Allnewvolunteersarerequiredtocompleteavolunteerapplication,andattendaVolunteer
OrientationClass.Thevolunteerorientationclassis1hourlong.
Signature_________________________________________Date________________
PleaseReadCarefullyBeforeCompleting,SigningandSubmittingthisApplication
Pleasecompleteandbringto our facility or email to s.robinson@walkerga.us
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WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
AND ADOPTION CENTER
5488 North Marble Top Road Chickamauga, Georgia 30707
(706)375-2100
s.robinson@walkerga.us
VolunteerWaiverandReleaseofLiability,Indemnificationand
HoldHarmlessAgreement
This Waiver and Release of Liability, Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the Volunteer and Walker County
Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (WCASAC), 5488 North Marble Top Road, Chickamauga, Georgia 30707 and its directors, officers, members,
employees, agents, assigns, legal representatives and successors.
As a volunteer that is 18 years old or older, I hereby understand and agree to the following: I agree to WAIVE and RELEASE WCASAC from all
liability, manner of actions, causes of action, debts, contracts, claims and demands for or by reason of any illness, death, damage, loss or injury
to person and property, which has been or may be sustained as a direct or indirect consequence of the Volunteer’s volunteering at or for
WCASAC and notwithstanding that such damage, death, illness, loss or injury may have been caused partly by the negligence of WCASAC. I agree
to INDEMNIFY and HOLD HARMLESS WCASAC for any costs or liabilities which they may incur as a result of my volunteering at or for WCASAC.
I understand that because I may handle and/or come in contact with animals, it is important to discuss being vaccinated against tetanus with my
physician. I release WCASAC from all responsibility that may occur because of my not pursuing this matter further and I understand whatever
decision I make is at my own risk. I have read, understand and agree to the above tetanus information.
I acknowledge and understand that as a volunteer of WCASAC, I am not covered by workers' compensation or any other insurance policy
through WCASAC, for any damages or injuries I may sustain during volunteer activities. I understand that I am responsible for obtaining health
insurance coverage through an independent health insurance company.
I fully understand that as a part of my volunteer work for WCASAC, I will come into contact with animals either by directly handling them,
fostering or through assisting in their care and adoption. Further, I understand that working with animals carries a risk of injury, and that it is
possible that I may be bitten, scratched, and/or otherwise injured.
I fully understand that as a volunteer and/or foster home for WCASAC, my family may come in contact with animals at WCASAC events, and I and
my family and/or guests may come into contact with animals in my home if I am fostering an animal. I understand that working with animals
carries a risk of injury, and it is possible that my family and/or guests may be bitten, scratched and/or otherwise injured.
IacknowledgeandagreethatIhavecarefullyreadthisagreement,thatIfullyunderstandtheagreement,andthatIfreelyandvoluntarily
executethesame.IunderstandthatImayseekindependentadvicepriortosigningthisagreement.Iunderstandthatthisagreementisbinding
onme,myspouse,myexecutors,administrators,personalrepresentativesandassignsandthatthisagreementhasimportantlegal
consequences.Thetermsofthisagreementarecontractualandnotmererecitals.Thisagreementwillbeconstruedinaccordancewithand
governedbythelawsoftheStateofGeorgia.
SignatureofVolunteer:_____________________________________Date:________________
SignatureofWitness:________________________________________Date:________________
EmergencyContactPhone:_________________________________________________________
Relationshipofcontact:_____________________________________________________
Ifinsured,nameofmedicalinsurancecarrierandpolicynumber:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for completing this application and for your interest in volunteering with us. Please note, completing this form does not guarantee
placement as a volunteer with WCASAC.
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