Volunteering

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.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently looking for volunteers interested in finding and setting up events and fundraisers, walking dogs at the kennel, and application team members. Thank you!

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. We do require a small time commitment and ask that you only sign up if you can help us out on an on-going basis.

You will receive an email reply within a week of submitting the application, if you have not received a reply, please check your spam folder!!

GSRNJ Volunteer Application

Name *

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Phone Number *

Current Occupation *

Why do you want to volunteer with us? *

What volunteer experience have you had before? Be specific as to skills. If it was an animal rescue please list responsibilities/duties. *

Are you aware we require approximately 10 hours per quarter of active volunteering? This can include virtual activities like calling references. *

YES. I agree to that time commitment and understand that if I can no longer commit I will notify the volunteer coordinator.

We sometimes need volunteers to help us transport dogs. Do you have a car that will fit a German Shepherd? Do you have a crate or other means of safely restraining the dog in the car? *

Yes No

What are you interested in helping us with? *

Fostering Reference Calls for Applications Fundraising In Person Events Temperament Testing Walking Kennel Dogs (please note Pennington is our mailing address, the kennel we rent space in is located in Morris County)

Do you have experience with event planning? This can include assisting a chairperson of an event, setting up/breaking down a space, acquiring donations, making phone calls, vetting venues, organizing raffles, etc. *

Yes No

Do you have experience fundraising? *

Including social media outreach, community outreach? Finding community events to help promote the organization? Anything else you would like to add (ie connections with local businesses or groups that would be beneficial)? Please comment below.

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Are you able to make and return phone calls and text messages in a timely fashion? If you are helping us with references we ask that you get in touch with them promptly and return calls and texts so that we can continue to process the application. *

YES. I will do so or notify another volunteer if I have a conflict.

Do you have social media/graphic design experience? *

Yes No

Do you have any experience with the Trello (app/website) or a similar project management application? We use this for all of our notes, so you will have to be able to interact with it to post and comment. Please elaborate below. *

Do you have any physical restrictions that would prevent you from helping us break down tents and tables at events? Please note, this will not prevent you from being able to participate at event. *

Do you like dealing with the public? *

Yes No

What's the best way to contact you? *

Phone Email Text Message

Feel free to elaborate on any of the above, including what breeds you've worked with. *

How did you hear of us? *

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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