Volunteer Application

Our volunteers generously donate over 25,000 hours each year to walk dogs, socialize cats, hop rabbits and assist the general public.

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Volunteer Expectations

All volunteers must maintain a yearly PPF membership and attend an orientation meeting along with all required continuing education training. Volunteers are expected to follow the direction of shelter staff and the volunteer coordinator at all times, learn and follow both shelter and PPF policies, and perform the duties of their assigned position. Appropriate attire is required, including a volunteer t-shirt, clothing suited to the season and assignment, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes. Any accidents or bites must be reported to shelter staff immediately, and volunteers are expected to interact courteously and professionally with staff, guests, and fellow volunteers at all times.

If you agree to the above, please continue to fill out the Volunteer Application Form below.

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Volunteer Application Form

Volunteer Application

"*" indicates required fields

Your Name & Contact Info
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Phone
Email (You will be contacted via email on the status of your application)
About You
Date of Birth (must be 18 years old to volunteer)
Drivers License #
State of Issue
Occupation
Are you volunteering for school or community credit?
How Many Hours?
Are you volunteering to fulfill a court-ordered community service program?
If yes, please explain
Where You'd Like to Help
Tell us which areas you are interested in volunteering
Other areas you are interested in volunteering check all that apply
Do you have pets at home? If so, please fill out:
Kind of pet(s)
Age of pet(s)
Skills or Qualifications

Summarize special skills and qualifications (i.e., social media, photography, videographer, dog obedience, writing, etc.) you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies and sports.

Skills & Qualifications
Summarize your previous volunteer experience (if any)
Can you commit to a maximum of six (6) consecutive months?
Availability for Shelter Shifts
Each shift is 3 hours. You must stay for the full 3 hours of your shift unless you notify your department coordinator prior to your shift.
In order of preference, select a time that you would be willing to work
In order of preference, select a time that you would be willing to work
In order of preference, select a time that you would be willing to work
Person to notify in case of emergency
Phone Number
Relationship

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.*
Name and Initials
Date

Pet Project Foundation Membership

If you are selected to be a volunteer for PPF, yearly membership is required. Your PPF membership is a renewable membership done on a yearly basis.

Failure to renew your membership will revoke your opportunity to be a volunteer with PPF.

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Volunteer Rights & Responsibilities

The Pet Project Foundation (PPF) is a valuable resource to the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter and to Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA), the animals under its care, the staff, and the public. Volunteers will be accorded the rights to obtain thorough training, meaningful assignments, continued effective supervision, and be recognized for consistent work well done. In return, volunteers shall agree to perform their duties to the best of their abilities in accordance with policies, procedures, and rules of the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter, CASA, PPF, and to remain loyal to their goals. As a volunteer, you are an important asset and vital to the welfare of the animals and our continuing success as a pro-humane shelter.