COVID-19 UPDATE: We welcome applications from those interested in helping and greatly appreciate your support, but please note that new volunteer orientations for in-shelter volunteering will resume in September. We are still on-boarding volunteers interested in helping on a committee or who would like to foster a dog or cat. We’re grateful for your understanding, and please feel free to email any questions to volunteer@animalaidpdx.org.

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in joining our organization as an Animal Aid volunteer! Please complete the application below, and our Volunteer Manager will reach out to you to schedule an orientation. We look forward to meeting you!

Are you looking to fulfill court mandated community service? Please be prepared to provide 1) the number of hours to be completed and 2) the deadline for completion when you are contacted about your orientation date. Animal Aid does not accept those convicted of the following crimes: Animal neglect/abuse, crimes of a sexual nature, drug charges, theft, violent crimes, or weapons charges.

If you encounter any issue filling out this online application you may download a hard copy version here and return by email to volunteer@animalaidpdx.org

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk *

Name*
First Middle Last
Your pronouns
Date of Birth*
How did you hear about us?
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Home Phone*
Cell/Mobile Phone
Personal Email Address*
Employer*
Work Phone (if we may contact you there)
Other contact method?
Is volunteering part of a court-mandated community service commitment?*
- Yes
- No
Volunteer Opportunities*
Please check off all areas that interest you
- Socializing: Visit with the cats, including petting, grooming, and playing. One-hour shifts assigned Monday–Friday between 11 AM and 4 PM
- Caregiving: Cleaning and caring for the cats. Two-hour shifts assigned daily from 9-11 AM OR 4-6 PM
- Administrative: Assist at the front desk with greeting visitors, phone/email correspondence, data entry, and general office needs. Weekdays from 11 AM – 4 PM (fill or half shifts available).
- Emergency Dog Kennel Caregiving: Cleaning and caring for any dog visiting our kennel. One-hour shifts, on a sporadic, as-needed basis for any foster dogs visiting us temporarily.
- Laundry: Help us keep the shelter fresh and clean! Shifts are available Monday-Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM
- Animal Transportation: Help us take animals to/from the vet or another shelter.
- Development: Help us plan events, write grants, and create campaigns to help raise funds for our rescue.
- Events: Help with Animal Aid's fundraising, outreach, and education events. Get notified via email about events throughout the year and sign up for those that fit your schedule.
- Finance: Crunch the numbers with us and learn more about what it takes to run a nonprofit budget.
- Facilities: Help us keep our shelter in top shape and think through future maintenance needs.
- Marketing: Assist with a variety of marketing projects throughout the year using your creative skills (writing, editing, graphic design, etc.).
Special Skills or Qualifications
Please check off skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports. Please write in additional skills not listed under “Other.”
- Grant Writing
- Vet Tech
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Professional Dog Training
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Information Technology
- Video Production
- Data Entry/Word Processing
Other Special Skills or Qualifications
Person to Notify in Case of Emergency
Name*
Best Phone*
Relationship to you*
Agreement and Signature for Insurance and Liability
Approved volunteers in good standing may be protected under the “Directors and Officers” liability policy held by Animal Aid, Inc. (AAI). Such coverage may only exist while volunteering on behalf of AAI under the direction of AAI staff or another authorized volunteer. Volunteers are expected to understand the inherent risks of volunteering with AAI. Further, volunteers hereby waive any claims against, indemnify, and hold harmless AAI, its respective officers, directors, employees, sponsors, representatives and volunteers from any and all liability, including attorney fees, which may result from illness, personal injury, property damage, or wrongdoing resulting from involvement with AAI’s volunteer program.

I understand the goals and mission of Animal Aid, Inc. as an Animal Aid volunteer, I agree to work toward these goals and to represent this mission in my contact with the community on behalf of the organization.

I understand that when I represent Animal Aid, Inc. or deal with people who think I am speaking on Animal Aid’s behalf, if I express my own opinions I need to include the disclaimer “The opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect the policies of Animal Aid, Inc in Portland, Oregon ” or otherwise make this point clear.

I attest that the above information is accurate and give Animal Aid, Inc. permission to verify any of the above.
Type Your Name*
Check That You Understand The Terms And Conditions*
- Yes
IF APPLICANT IS UNDER 18, ENTER NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN HERE
IF APPLICANT IS UNDER 18, PARENT OR GUARDIAN CHECK HERE TO CONFIRM APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
- Yes

Volunteer Application

Person to Notify in Case of Emergency

Agreement and Signature for Insurance and Liability

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