STARS Special Events Volunteer Application Form
Please complete this application form if you are interested in becoming a STARS volunteer. Once you complete the form, click the continue button at the bottom.
Applicant Information
First name:
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Last name:
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Title:
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Street 1:
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City:
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State:
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CT
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Zip:
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Home phone:
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Email address:
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T-Shirt size:
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01 - S
02 - M
03 - L
04 - XL
05 - 2XL
06 - 3XL
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Hoodie Size:
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01 - S
02 - M
03 - L
04 - XL
05 - 2XL
06 - 3XL
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime:
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Yes
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How did you hear about STARS?:
Demographic Information
You may optionally provide the following information. It is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.
Date of birth:
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Gender:
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Female
Male
Education:
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Associate degree
College degree
Doctoral degree
High school
Masters degree
Some college
Trade/Vocational school
Employment Information
Work Position:
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Employer name:
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Title:
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Dr.
Mr.
Mrs.
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Street 1:
City:
State:
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CT
Work phone:
Are you currently volunteering for any other organizations. If so please specify.
General Information
Please indicate any prior animal rescue work and/or your experience with animals (types/breeds/frequency).
Previous rescue work? Where?:
Did you leave? Why?:
Previously bitten or attacked? Details:
Do you have any experience and/or train:
Breeding
Dog Training
Grooming
Kennel Assistant
National Animal Rescue
Pet Store Sales
Veterinarian
Veterinarian Assistant
Please describe why you are interested in volunteering for a group dedicated to rescuing animals:
Training Commitment
You will be required to attend all training dates/times in order to participate in the volunteer program.
* 4/2: 10am-1:30pm
* 4/9: 9am-3:30pm
* 4/16: 10:30am-3:30pm
***We hold orientation one time per year. There is limited capacity at each class. You will receive notification by March 26th as to whether or not you were accepted into the April 2nd program.***
Availability
Please indicate the days and times you are usually available to volunteer.
Sun
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Sat
Morning:
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Evening:
I am available to serve up to:
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hours:
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Monthly
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Areas Of Interest
Please Check the areas below in which you feel you would be most helpful.
General Interest:
Administrative
Assist with Mailing
Editing & Proofreading
Education (humane & Training)
Foreign Language Speaking
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Maintenance (Land, Garden)
Microsoft Excel or Other
Microsoft Power Point or Other
Microsoft Publisher or Other
Microsoft Word or Other
Other
Photography
Proofreading / Editing
Publicity & Marketing of Events
Video / Audio / Camera / Lights
Web Design / Maintenance
Hobbies:
Arts & Crafts (Other than Paper)
Collecting
Electronic Hobbies
Food Related Hobbies
Gardening & Plants
Making Things
Music
Other
Paper Crafts
Scale Model Building
Sports & Outdoors
Animals:
Bathing & Grooming
Cleaning Kennels/Cages
Laundry
Obedience Training
Transportation
Walking / Exercising
Statements
Thanks for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your answers allow us to more effectively utilize your talents and strengths as a volunteer for STARS.
By signing below, I certify that:
* The information I have given is true.
* I am not looking to fulfill court mandated community service.
* I am not looking to fulfill community service hours towards requirements for other organizations.
* I am not looking to fulfill ABC Dog Training Certification Requirements.
* If my application is accepted, I am committing to attendance at all dates/times listed for training.
* I can commit to a minimum of 4 hours monthly to be completed at events located both at the shelter as well as at other locations, typically on Saturdays and Sundays.
* I understand that my volunteer role will have no interaction with the animals housed at the shelter.
* I understand that Stratford Animal Rescue Society, (STARS) reserves the right to deny my application for any reason.
* I understand that if my application is accepted, I have 72 from the point of notification to submit the $45 payment via PayPal for my required T-Shirt/Hoodie.
* I understand that should I not show up for orientation, miss any of the required training (late arrivals will not be granted entry) or not pass any final evaluations, I will be removed from the volunteer program and my $45 payment will be considered a non-refundable donation to STARS.
I Agree
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