Thanks for considering becoming a Volunteer / Foster with us!
COVID-19 UPDATE: Our facility is currently closed to the public until further notice. We are still rescuing and adopting homeless pets, so the demand for fosters is higher than normal. If interested in fostering, please complete the foster sections below but note: We DO NOT allow for "Foster to Adopt" or the fostering of single puppies/kittens.
We are ALWAYS welcoming to new volunteers!
FLEXIBLE SHIFTS: While we do have minimum participation requirements, we understand our volunteers' time is valuable and so we allow for complete freedom in offering hours of service to us. Volunteers are provided a sign up schedule link to which they can add themselves to shifts that are most convenient. We do not micromanage our volunteers and believe it is important for each of them to feel in control of their own schedule/time and to encourage stress-free visiting. To become a volunteer, you must be willing to commit to at least 4 shifts per month which really means we are asking you to assist in the caring of our pets at least 4 times a month in some way.
KIDS & VOLUNTEERING: We will have ample opportunities for Youth Development and encourage volunteers between 6-15 to get involved with a parent/guardian. If you are completing this application for yourself and a child, please make sure to list yourself as the primary volunteer and your children in the appropriate section.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Once we receive and review your application, we will contact you via email with additional information and next steps. Please make sure to check your Spam and Promotions folders for emails from info@allfurone.org as they are often sent there. We process our applications quickly - if you do not hear from us within 3 business days, please contact the onboarding Volunteer Manager, Kara at kara@allfurone.org.
We look forward to sharing in this wonderful experience with you!
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Home Phone*
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How did you learn about adopting/volunteering from us?
If you wrote AFO Volunteer, AFO Adopter, Another Rescue Group or Other above, please provide the name of the referrer.*
Please detail all the members of your household PLUS frequent visitors. This will include name, age and involvement with care.*
Please list an Emergency Contact (include name, phone number and relationship to you)*
Please detail any previous volunteer experience (especially with pets)*
Do you have any allergies or other physical or mental limitations that may require accommodations or may restrict your ability to perform all volunteering tasks? If yes, please explain your limitation and if you require accommodations. (Please note that while we do our very best to accommodate everyone's needs, certain limitations may exclude you from participating in shelter related activities to ensure your and our pets safety).*
Please confirm you understand most of the animals in our rescue facility have an unknown medical history and are unvaccinated - and that it is solely YOUR responsibility to make sure your own pets are kept current on preventative vaccinations to prevent any potential cross contamination or transmission of diseases between our rescued pets and your personal pets - and further, your confirmation releases AFO from any responsibility, financial or otherwise, if your pet becomes sick or otherwise due your own neglect to protect them from cross contamination. Choose all that apply: Confirmed Not Confirmed I have additional questions
Since volunteers are entrusted to work independently, with others and with our animals and have access to our facility, we reserve the right to perform background checks upon application and at random on every individual associated with our organization. Please confirm you understand and accept our Background Check Policy. Choose all that apply: Confirmed Not Confirmed I have additional questions
Please list any additional comments or information that you would like us to know about you.
**F O S T E R S E C T I O N - OTHERWISE SKIP TO SUBMIT** What type of animals are you interested in fostering?
Do you have any pets at home? If yes, please detail each pet's name, age, species, breed, whether spayed/neutered and whether they are current on preventative care.*
Please provide ALL veterinarians you have used in the past 5 years (name of vet practice, phone number and pet's seen at this vet even if no longer under your ownership or have died)*
If you have had pets within the last 5 years that are no longer in your care, please provide details as to the reason (ie, death, gave away, relinquished, divorce, etc):
Please confirm that you understand and agree to a virtual home visit, in which all members of the household must be present, as part of the application process to adopt and/or foster.
Please check whether you own or rent your home.
Please check the type of dwelling in which you currently live:
If you clicked "Rent" above, please check the appropriate box below - understand that if you do not provide this information, your application will be cancelled.
Please check ALL the boxes that most accurately describe your current fencing:
If you do not have fencing, please describe in detail how you plan to exercise and allow your pet to relieve itself?
Describe the activity level in your home:
How many hours a day (on average) will your pet be left alone?
Please describe where your pet will be kept during the day AND at night.
Do ALL members of your household want and agree to foster a pet?
Please check the types of pets you are willing to foster (training can be provided):
Please indicate restrictions, if any, on fostering (ie, weight limits, gender, breeds, etc).
Can you provide the pet(s) adequate shelter and care during the foster period (please consider the type of animals you are volunteering to foster). Choose one: Yes No Need to Discuss
Please confirm that you understand the following two statements: 1) Only AFO can transfer or permanently place pets you are fostering AND 2) Only AFO can make decisions directly with the adopter regarding any pets you are or were previously fostering Choose one: Confirmed Not Confirmed I have additional questions
Please confirm you understand the below statement regarding your relationship with any pet you foster for AFO: Any pet placed with you for fostering will be fully owned by AFO and all medical treatment, veterinary services or major decisions must be authorized by AFO. Choose one: Confirmed Not Confirmed I have additional questions