Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer for Columbus Dog Connection! Please complete this Volunteer Application, ensuring all information is accurate. Once reviewed, we will contact you to discuss the next steps in joining our Volunteer Family!

Community Service: Please note that CDC cannot accommodate court mandated community service for either adults or minors.

Name and Details

First name

Last name

Birthday

Month

Day

Year

Workplace or School

Occupation

Contact Information

Phone

Address

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Please list who we should contact in case of an emergency while you are volunteering:

Full name, relationship, phone number

Volunteer Questions

List 3 references. One reference should be your veterinarian if you currently have pets.

Do you have previous volunteer experience? If yes, please explain the position(s) and list organization(s).

Please describe any experience or education you have with animal care:

Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct

Please read and check each item.

I have accurately and truthfully completed the Volunteer Application and I give my permission to CDC to verify any information in the application.

I agree that my services are provided on a volunteer basis without pay or compensation of any kind.

I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of CDC, during my time as a member of the volunteer staff. I will conform to all rules and regulations commonly applying to employees of CDC, including safety, discrimination, harassment, and confidentiality.

I will confide all comments, questions, suggestions, whether positive or negative, to my immediate shift lead and/or the Volunteer Coordinator.

I give consent to CDC to use any photographs taken of me on property or at a special event for public relation purposes.

As a volunteer worker, I acknowledge that I will be acting entirely at my own risk. I am aware of the dangers inherent in handling animals and the potential hazards inherent in the normal course of volunteer work at CDC. Should I have concerns or questions about tetanus or rabies vaccinations, I am encouraged to consult a physician to decide whether or not to be vaccinated at my own expense.

I hereby release, discharge and indemnify CDC, its agents, employees, directors, officers and insurance carriers from any and all claims, damages, and judgments present or future, whether known or unknown, on account of any personal or bodily injury and/or on account of any damage to personal property suffered and sustained by me from any incident caused or arising out of, during or in connection with, any volunteer work for or on behalf of CDC.

I understand and agree that the terms of this agreement shall be binding upon my heirs, my assignees, my personal representatives and myself.

In the case of emergency in which I require medical care, I authorize CDC to act on my behalf.

I understand CDC has the right to terminate this agreement at its discretion.

I further agree to:

Support the goals and efforts of Columbus Dog Connection (CDC) with a positive attitude.
Approach my volunteer job responsibilities with professionalism.  Treat all animals with kindness.
Promote goodwill by handling contacts with staff, other volunteers, and the public in a spirit of courtesy and cooperation.
Report to my volunteer job physically and mentally fit for duty. CDC is a drug free workplace and use or possession of firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited.
Provide appropriate notice of unavoidable absence or lateness.
Deal fairly with all CDC colleagues, co-workers, supervisors, customers, visitors, volunteers, etc., without regard to their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator immediately if I feel discriminated against or harassed by someone in connection with my volunteering.
Only serve as agency representative in the community or media spokesperson when authorized to do so by CDC management.  Correct, when possible, misleading or inaccurate information and representations made by others concerning CDC policies, practices and procedures.
Maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of all business, donor, employee, volunteer and animal records, credit and financial information, and/or any information relating to the operation of the agency that is not known or readily accessible to the public.
Observe all safety and security rules in the performance of my volunteer job duties.
Report accidents, injuries, fire, theft or other unusual incidents immediately after occurrence or discovery.
Avoid engaging in any conduct that is or could be perceived as a conflict of interest. Refrain from using CDC property, services or supplies for personal reasons unless given prior permission by the appropriate staff member.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator if I have questions or concerns about CDC policies, procedures, interpersonal communications, or my volunteer responsibilities.

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of the foregoing Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct, and I agree that I will comply with the same.

Volunteer Candidate Signature

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct

I further agree to:

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