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Volunteer/Internship Application

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of the work we do at Olympic Animal Sanctuary. Please complete the following application to become a volunteer or intern. All questions should be answered honestly; don't try to second guess or give us the answers you think we're looking for. We are not looking for right or wrong answers; these questions simply help us determine how you can best be of service to our animals. If you are uncomfortable answering or do not have an answer to any question, please leave it blank.

This form may take up to half an hour to complete.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Personal information:

Name:

Date of birth (MM/DD/YY):

Male Female

Email address:

Home phone (w/ area code):

Cell phone (w/ area code):

Work phone (w/ area code and ext.):

Street Address:

City: State/Territory:

Zip:

Outside US and Canada:

Emergency Contact Information

Name:

Email address:

Home phone (w/ area code):

Cell phone (w/ area code):

Work phone (w/ area code and ext.):

Street Address:

City: State/Territory:

Zip:

Outside US and Canada:

Relationship to you:

Type of position desired:

Volunteer
Intern, part time
Intern, full time

Internship applicants only, please read and complete this section:

Internships are open to college/university students only. Internships are more formal than volunteer positions; your internship is a part of your education, and will be treated with the same level of importance as your regular coursework. Interns are expected to work a regular schedule and complete all assigned tasks in addition to any requirements placed upon them by their respective institutions.

Name of college/university:

Current year:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Postgraduate

Major:

Advisor:

Advisor's phone:

Advisor's Email:

Degree sought:
Certificate
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate

Expected date of graduation (MM/YY):

Desired start date (MM/DD/YY):

Desired internship length:
One semester
Two semesters
One year

What days/hours are you available? (Enter hours available next to each day, example: 8AM-4:30PM, or enter "all day"; leave days not available blank.)

Sun:

Mon:

Tue:

Wed:

Thu:

Fri:

Sat:

Check all that apply:
I have housing within a reasonable distance of Olympic Animal Sanctuary.
I have reliable transportation to and from Olympic Animal Sanctuary.
I have reliable means of supporting myself financially during my internship.
I would like to volunteer my services off-site only.

Volunteer applicants only, please complete this section:

Desired start date:
Right away
Enter date (MM/DD/YY):

How many hours per week would you like to volunteer?

What days/hours are you available? (Enter hours available next to each day, example: 8AM-4:30PM, or enter "all day"; leave days not available blank.)

Sun:

Mon:

Tue:

Wed:

Thu:

Fri:

Sat:

Desired length of service:
Short term (3 months or less)
Long term

I would like to volunteer my services off-site only.

I personally keep thefollowing types of animals:

Domestic dogs:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Domestic cats:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Domestic rodents/rabbits:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Exotic rodents/rabbits:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Chinchillas:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Domestic ferrets:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Sugar gliders:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Other marsupials (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Hedgehogs:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Bats/flying foxes:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Primates:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Horses/mules/donkeys:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Goats/sheep:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Cattle:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Pigs:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Llamas/alpacas:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Other ungulates (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Wolves/Wolf hybrids:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Exotic cats:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Bears:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Raccoons, skunks, and other furbearers (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Other exotic mammals (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Poultry:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Exotic birds:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Native birds:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Reptiles/amphibians (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Tropical/ornamental fish:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Invertebrates:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

I have previous husbandry experience with the following animals, other than those checked above:

Domestic dogs
Domestic cats
Domestic rodents/rabbits
Exotic rodents/rabbits
Chinchillas
Domestic ferrets
Sugar gliders:
Other marsupials (list):
Hedgehogs
Bats/flying foxes
Primates
Horses/mules/donkeys
Goats/sheep
Cattle
Pigs
Llamas/alpacas
Other ungulates (list):
Wolves/Wolf hybrids
Exotic cats
Bears
Raccoons, skunks, and other furbearers (list):
Other exotic mammals (list):
Poultry
Exotic birds
Native birds
Reptiles/amphibians(list):
Tropical/ornamental fish
Invertebrates

I am interested in keeping the following types of animals in the future:

Domestic dogs:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Domestic cats:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Domestic rodents/rabbits:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Exotic rodents/rabbits:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Chinchillas:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Domestic ferrets:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Sugar gliders:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Other marsupials (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Hedgehogs:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Bats/flying foxes:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Primates:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Horses/mules/donkeys:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Goats/sheep:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Cattle:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Pigs:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Llamas/alpacas:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Other ungulates (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Wolves/Wolf hybrids:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Exotic cats:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Bears:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Raccoons, skunks, and other furbearers (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Other exotic mammals (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Poultry:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Exotic birds:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Native birds:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Reptiles/amphibians (list):
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Tropical/ornamental fish:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Invertebrates:
Own Breed Sell Show/compete

Why do you want to volunteer at Olympic Animal Sanctuary?


What are your goals regarding animal welfare, personal and/or professional?


Anything else you'd like to tell us?

Type of volunteer duties desired:

All
Animal care
Construction/maintenance/landscaping
Fundraising/marketing
Office/clerical
Education
Other:

I am skilled in the following areas: (check all that apply):

Animal training
Art/graphic design
Bookkeeping
Carpentry
Computer programming/web design
Cooking/food prep
Electrical
General construction
Heavy equipment operator (backhoe, forklift, etc.) List:
HVAC
Landscaping/horticulture
Masonry/concrete work
Office computing
Painting
Plumbing
Sales/marketing
Welding/metalwork
Other:

I am capable/willing to do heavy lifting if needed.
I am capable/willing to work outside.
I am available to travel on short notice if necessary.
I possess a valid US or Canadian driver's license:

License number: Expiration date (MM/DD/YY): Issuing State/Territory:

Class:
A (US)
B (US)
C (US)
1 (Canada)
2 (Canada)
3 (Canada)
4 (Canada)
5 (Canada)

I possess a license to drive in the United States, issued in a different country

License number: Expiration date (MM/DD/YY):

Issuing country:

I can drive:
Full-size truck/pickup
Truck towing a trailer
Truck/trailer in reverse

I am comfortable/capable of driving under the following conditions:
Night time
Rain
Icy roads
Snow
High winds
Winding roads/mountain driving
Heavy traffic/city driving
Driving in another country
Long distance - 8 hours or more

I possess a valid passport for international travel.
Passport number: Expiration date (MM/DD/YY):

Education:

Select highest level completed; internship applicants skip this question:
Some high school
High school
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Some graduate school
Master's degree
Doctorate

Previous volunteer experience:

Organization name:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Duties:

Average hours volunteered per week:

May we contact this organization?
Yes No

Organization name:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Duties:

Average hours volunteered per week:

May we contact this organization?
Yes No

Organization name:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Duties:

Average hours volunteered per week:

May we contact this organization?
Yes No

Organization name:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Duties:

Average hours volunteered per week:

May we contact this organization?
Yes No

Work experience:

Please list your last four employers; fill in as much information as you can.

Employer:

Supervisor:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Job title:

Duties:

May we contact this employer?
Yes No

Employer:

Supervisor:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Job title:

Duties:

May we contact this employer?
Yes No

Employer:

Supervisor:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Job title:

Duties:

May we contact this employer?
Yes No

Employer:

Supervisor:

Dates (MM/YY): -

Job title:

Duties:

May we contact this employer?
Yes No

Criminal background check

The existence of a criminal charge or conviction may not preclude you from volunteering.

I authorize Olympic Animal Sanctuary to conduct a criminal background check on me.

Have you ever been charged or convicted of animal cruelty, animal neglect, or any criminal offense involving animals?
Yes
No Skip to next section

If yes, please complete:

Most recent charge:

Date (MM/YY): Charge:

Location:
City: State/Territory:

Were you convicted?
Yes
No

If yes, what was your sentence?

Amount served:

Prior charge:

Date (MM/YY): Charge:

Location:
City: State/Territory:

Were you convicted?
Yes
No

If yes, what was your sentence?

Amount served:

List additional charges/convictions here:

Have you been charged or convicted of a felony not involving animals within the last ten years?
Yes
No Skip to end of form

If yes, please complete:

Most recent charge:

Date (MM/YY): Charge:

Location:
City: State/Territory:

Were you convicted?
Yes
No

If yes, what was your sentence?

Amount served:

Prior charge:

Date (MM/YY): Charge:

Location:
City: State/Territory:

Were you convicted?
Yes
No

If yes, what was your sentence?

Amount served:

List additional charges/convictions from the last ten years here:

Are you currently serving probation?
Yes
No

If yes, when will your probation end (MM/DD/YY)?

Information submitted in this form is confidential, and will not be shared or sold.

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