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Become a volunteer!
All it takes is a few hours a month and a soft spot for a creature with four legs, fur and a tail. Come and join our pack! It's fun and rewarding! SIGN ME UP!

GSRNJ is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue, welfare and rehoming of German Shepherds in need. We are completely dependent upon the contributions of our volunteers to do our lifesaving work. No time donated is too little and no skill is without value. Just some of the areas that we need help with are fundraising, organizing and working events, writing and technical skills, help with our adoption process and the most fun, play with the dogs! Volunteering is incredibly fun and rewarding.

To become a volunteer, please complete this form and acknowledge the GSRNJ Code of Ethics. Our Volunteer Coordinator will review the information provided and contact you regarding the activities in which you have expressed an interest.

GSRNJ Volunteer Application

Name *

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Address *

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City

State

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Country

Home Number *

Cell Number *

Email *

Preferred method of contact (phone call, text, email) *

Occupation *

How many hours per week are you available for volunteer activities? *

Have you volunteered in the past for any other rescue groups, or animal control agencies? *

Yes No

If yes, what is the name of the organization and what type of volunteer work was performed? *

Fundraising

Non-profit organizations rely solely on donations as their main source of income. We have many fundraisers throughout the year, and volunteers are needed to work these events. This would require you to travel to the location where the event is being held, work the hours you have signed up for, and help with setting up and clean-up afterward. This also requires direct interaction with the public and networking GSRNJ.

FUNDRAISING *

Interested Not Interested

Reference Calls

All prospective adopters must provide personal references and a vet reference. Volunteers are needed to check these references and post to the GSRNJ Adoption Team Leader. Some of these calls take time and may incur phone charges.

REFERENCE CALLS *

Interested Not Interested

Are you comfortable calling references to inquire about prospective adopters? *

Yes No

Do you have access to a telephone during both days and evenings? *

Yes No

Home Visits

A home visit is required on all viable applicants. This involves travel to the home, which will incur gas and/or toll charges. You must also be good at interacting with people, be attentive to detail and have an objective attitude.

HOME VISITS *

Yes No

Do you have a vehicle to travel to/from home visits? *

Yes No

Are you comfortable with inspecting someone’s home? *

Yes No

Do you feel you could objectively assess a potential adopter’s home? *

Yes No

Temperament Testing

It is often necessary to visit animal shelters to evaluate dogs in need of a home. This requires travel to/from the shelter, which will incur gas and/or toll charges. Evaluations require interaction with the dog to assess temperament, approach-ability, and how the dog responds to commands, etc. *GSRNJ training required.

TEMPERAMENT TESTING *

Interested Not Interested

Do you have any fear of approaching a strange dog? *

Yes No

Do you have a vehicle to travel to/from shelters? *

Yes No

Do you have any experience evaluating dogs for other rescues or shelters? *

Yes No

If yes, please elaborate. *

Can you objectively assess a dog you haven’t met before? *

Yes No

Transporting Dogs

Dogs in the GSRNJ program will need to be transported (homes, vets, events, etc.). This will require travel to/from the transport locations, which will incur gas and/or toll charges. It also requires putting an unknown dog in your vehicle, so a crate or confined area is recommended.

TRANSPORTING DOGS *

Interested Not Interested

Do you have a vehicle to travel to/from transport locations? *

Yes No

Do you have a crate or other means to restrain the dog in your vehicle? *

Yes No

Do you object to having an unknown dog in your vehicle? *

Yes No

Marketing, Communications and Social Media

GSRNJ has promotional marketing materials to produce such as newsletters, brochures, email blasts and campaign pages. This would involve brainstorming, writing short articles and captions, gathering information and research, and possibly interviewing people. Strong writing skill, technical and interpersonal skills are needed.

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS *

Interested Not Interested

Do you have any marketing, web or social media experience? *

Yes No

Do you have strong writing and grammar skills? *

Yes No

Fostering

Foster homes are the lifeline for any rescue group. In order to become a foster home, a separate Foster Volunteer Application must be completed and an interview process will be conducted.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AND FULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:

I hereby agree to abide by the following terms as a volunteer and representative of GSRNJ, Inc.:

I will not sell or give away any dog in my care to a research facility, pet shop, dog broker or puppy mill, or to any other person, firm or corporation that may cause harm either mental or physical to any dog.
I will not use any dog that comes into my care through rescue for breeding purposes of my own or allow it to be used by any other person for those purposes.
I will uphold the GSRNJ Code of Ethics, By-Laws and Policies and Procedures at all times.
When dealing with the public, I will conduct myself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

I have read and understand all of the above and accept full responsibility for any and all expenses incurred by me during my tenure as a volunteer for GSRNJ, Inc. I agree that any application, release or adoption forms, and contracts, as well as monies collected from donations and fees are the property of GSRNJ, Inc. and shall be returned to GSRNJ, Inc. within seven (7) days of my receiving them. I further agree that in the event that I resign, voluntarily or by request, I hereby agree to return any and all GSRNJ, Inc. within 10 days of said resignation.

I have accurately completed this questionnaire and accept the risks with rescue dogs. I understand that GSRNJ, Inc. cannot be responsible for the actions, behaviors and/or medical conditions of the dogs that it seeks to rescue. I agree to assume the risks involved with dogs that may have been abandoned, neglected or abused.

In consideration of the receipt of the above-referred dog the adopter hereby understands, promises and agrees to forever release, discharge, indemnify, in covenant to hold harmless GSRNJ, Inc., its founders, its directors, officers, volunteers and successors to any and all claims, damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, actions and causes of action arising out of any act or occurrence relating to the above referenced dog to the present time forward. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless GSRNJ, Inc., its members and representatives, against any and all claims, known or unknown, now or hereafter, for any injury or damage to property or persons caused by or related to any rescue dog that I may come in contact with, and agree to take any and all necessary precautions to prevent any such injury or damage.

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GSRNJ Code of Ethics *

I have read the Code of Ethics. I will uphold this document whenever I am representing GSRNJ. To become a GSRNJ volunteer you MUST read and acknowledge the Code of Ethics.

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