First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*
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Email*

Home Phone

Work Phone
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Cell Phone*

Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number*

Are you volunteering to fulfill court ordered community service hours?

Are you 18 or over?*
Choose one: Yes No

If not, please indicate your age and birth date.

Are you between the ages of 16-18? If yes, please answer the next four questions. If over 18 you may skip the next four questions.

Name of Parent or Guardian

Your parent or guardian phone number

Your parent or guardian's email

If you are 16-18 years old, is your parent of guardian aware that you are filling out this application?

The majority of our events are on weekends, with some being on week day evenings. Please confirm your availability for this calendar year.

We are 100% foster based and do not have a shelter so the bulk of our volunteer opportunities are planning events, marketing and assisting at our events. Please indicate which types of volunteer opportunities you are interested in.

If you selected "Other" for the previous question please indicate what you would like to volunteer to do

Do you have any experience or training in any of the following related areas?

What do you do for a living / what specific talents do you possess that you think would be a benefit to the rescue?*

Have you ever volunteered at another shelter or animal related facility and/or do you hold any animal organization memberships? If so, please explain: *

Is there any other information that you think we should know to get to know you better?

What information would you like to know to get to know HWMAR better?

Please list one non-family reference we may contact on your behalf (name/phone/email):*

HOOF WOOF MEOW ANIMAL RESCUE VOLUNTEER Waiver and Release of Liability. Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue (also known as “HWMAR”) is a non-profit 501C-3, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Illinois and each of its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents. I declare that I am over 16 years of age and desire to work as a volunteer for HWMAR and engage in activities related to being a volunteer. I understand that my participation in any activity is entirely voluntary and that I am under no obligation to engage in any activity or action that I find objectionable, for any reason, as determined in my sole discretion. / I agree to conduct myself in a courteous and professional manner as a volunteer and as a representative of Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue / I agree to abide by all Hoof Woof Meow animal rescue policies and procedures. / I understand that it is my responsibility to handle all animals with respect and care and to ensure I utilize all proper handling tools available at all times. / I hereby allow Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue to use any photographs taken of me on property or at a special event for public relation purposes. / I agree that my services are provided on a volunteer basis without pay or compensation of any kind and all services are to be performed at my own risk. / I understand that in handling animals and performing other volunteer’s task there does exist a risk of injury including physical harm. I hereby agree that I am providing volunteer services to Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue. This may also include: / attending and assisting at off-site events such as animal meet & greets, or community events to promote HWMAR / assisting in representing HWMAR on social media by sharing posts and events / assisting with the transportation of rescue animals / assisting with handling of the animals at events / interacting with HWMAR board members, volunteers, fosters, rescue animals and the general public I understand that neither Hoof Woof Meow nor any other businesses related to this offsite activity, is responsible for any illness nor injury caused by any animals that I come into contact with during my volunteer work. I agree to hold harmless and release from liability Hoof Woof & Meow should I become sick or injured from any animals or activities as a result of my volunteer work. I agree that on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors, I release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Hoof Woof Meow its agents, employees, directors and board of directors from any and all claims, causes of action, or demands of any nature of cause, including costs and attorneys fees incurred by Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue in connection with the same, based on damages or injuries which may be incurred or sustained by me in any way connected with my services for the Hoof Woof Meow Animal Rescue including but not limited to animal bites, accidents, or injuries. Further, I expressly agree that this release, waiver and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the State of Illinois, and that if any portion of this release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. I currently have no known mental or physical condition that would impair my capability to provide this release. I agree that I understand the contents and effect of this release, that I have had an opportunity to seek professional advice and that I provide this release willingly. *
Choose one: I agree

By typing my name I agree that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature on this document. By selecting “I agree” using any device, means, or action, I consent to the legally binding terms and conditions of this document.

Signature of Applicant if over Age 18

Signature of Applicant between the ages of 16-18

Signature of Parent if applicant is between the ages of 16-18

By submitting this form, the applicant is acknowledging that the above information is true, complete, and accurate. *
Choose one: I agree