Volunteer Registration

The Humane Society of Houston County, Inc. (HSHoCo) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to reducing the number of homeless, abandoned and abused animals and the associated high euthanasia rate. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and we welcome your willingness to help us give these animals a chance for a better life. Once you have submitted this registration form, an HSHoCo representative will be in contact with you by email or phone usually within 5-7 days.

Personal Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Address Street 1:
Address Street 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code:	(5 digits)
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:

Age Group

Minimum unaccompanied volunteer age is 14. Under 14 must have parent or adult guardian present to be a youth volunteer. Applicants 14 - 17 years old must fill out a Permission and Release Youth Volunteer Form and have adult parent or legal guardian sign.

Business Information

Are you currently working?:
Name of Employer:
Work Phone (if we may call you):

Emergency Information

Emergency Contact Name:
Relationship to you:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone:
Please describe any previous experience with animals:
What animals do you have presently?
Are they spayed or neutered (if applicable)?:

Volunteer Opportunities

How many hours can you commit to volunteering?:
Days/Times you cannot be available:
I'm interested in voluntering as:
Dog Foster Care Provider:
Cat Foster Care Provider:
Adoption Assistant/Counselor (Work at specific adoption events such as PetSmart and TSC):
Follow up phone calls and home visits to adopters:
Administrative Office Assistant
Assist with set up of crates/food/ water/litter;walk dogs; cleanup as necessary for adoption events
Transporter (Transport dogs/cats to vet appointments and/or adoption events/other rescues)
Assist with fundraising
Assist with grant writing
Newsletter Design/Publication
Volunteer Coordinator/Committee
Publicity/Public Relations Committee
Web Design/Maintenance
Photography
Event Planning
Humane Educator (Develop training plans and provide educational presentations to groups on animal welfare, importance of spay/neuter, etc)

Performing Community Service:	Hours needed: By when:
Name of school/institution:

Other talents or skills not listed:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By submitting this form I am acknowledging that I understand my participation with Humane Society of Houston County, Inc is on a volunteer basis. Although HSHoCo maintains a safe environment for volunteers, I acknowledge that there are risks associated with working with animals including, but not limited to bites, scratches, and allergic reactions. In addition, the undersigned expressly acknowledges such risks and further agrees to hold HSHoCo harmless and release HSHoCo from any and all claims for potential injury and/or liability that might arise out of being exposed to such risks.