The Marin Humane Society

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Marin Humane Society!

The first step to become a volunteer is to complete and submit the application below. Once we receive your application, you will be invited to the next available volunteer orientation. These orientations give an overview of the Marin Humane Society and a description of the volunteer opportunities currently available. Please allow 14 days to receive your invitation by e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will delay your enrollment in a volunteer orientation.

This application is for volunteers 18 years of age and older. Please follow this link for information about student opportunities for those under the age of 18.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

* First Name

* Last Name

* Address

Address Line 2

* City

* Zip Code

* Phone

Alternate Phone

* E-mail

* Confirm E-mail

* Contact Name

* Contact Phone

* Employer

Occupation

* I confirm I am at least 18 years of age

* Driver's License or State ID Number

* Are you able to make at least a six month commitment to volunteering at MHS?

  Yes    No

* Do you understand that you will be placed according to the animals' needs and your skills?

  Yes    No

* Do you enjoy working alone or with others?

  Alone
  With others
  Both

* Would you like to train/mentor other volunteers?

  Yes    No

* Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony within the last 7 years? (A conviction may not automatically disqualify you from volunteering. We may conduct a background check, and if you do not provide complete and truthful information, you could be rejected or terminated.)

  Yes    No

If yes, please explain:

* What is the reason you want to volunteer?

* What do you hope to gain from your volunteer experience at MHS?

* What animals do you currently have?

* Please summarize your experience with animals.

* Please describe any other previous volunteer experience you have.

* What qualifications, skills, experience, and education do you have that you would like to use in your volunteer work?

* Which volunteer opportunities interest you the most (select up to three)? Please note: availability of volunteer opportunities is variable.
Adoption Counselor
Adoption Outpost
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Care
Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Behavior Volunteer
Customer Service Greeter
Data Entry Volunteer
Dog Training Assistant
Education Outreach
Foster
Pet Pal — Cats
Pet Pal — Dogs
Pet Pal — Small Companion Animals
SHARE — Side-by-Side
Special Events

* What days and hours will you be available to volunteer on a regular basis? Select all that apply.
Mornings
Afternoons
Evenings
Weekends
Weekdays
Holidays

Please specify any physical limitations that may influence your volunteer work activities (e.g., lifting, limited walking or standing, allergies):

* How did you hear about us?
Friend/volunteer/staff person
Our newsletter
Our website
Marin Independent Journal
Advertisement
Drove by / walked in
Other

Additional comments:

* I have read and agree to the waiver of liability

* First Name
* Last Name
* Address
Address Line 2
* City
* Zip Code
* Phone
Alternate Phone
* E-mail
* Confirm E-mail
* Contact Name
* Contact Phone
* Employer
Occupation
* I confirm I am at least 18 years of age
* Driver's License or State ID Number
* Are you able to make at least a six month commitment to volunteering at MHS?
	Yes No
* Do you understand that you will be placed according to the animals' needs and your skills?
	Yes No
* Do you enjoy working alone or with others?
	Alone With others Both
* Would you like to train/mentor other volunteers?
	Yes No
* Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony within the last 7 years? (A conviction may not automatically disqualify you from volunteering. We may conduct a background check, and if you do not provide complete and truthful information, you could be rejected or terminated.)
	Yes No
If yes, please explain: