Volunteer Application

Please note, the volunteer orientations are currently full through August, and will resume in September.

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 email. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will delay your enrollment in a volunteer orientation.

Be sure to read the Volunteer Waiver of Liablility before completing the volunteer application form.

This application is for volunteers 18 years of age and older. Please visit our student opportunities page for volunteer opportunities for those under the age of 18.

* required information
 
Contact Information
Title:
First Name:*
Middle Initial:
Last Name:*
Company Name:*
Job Title:
Email:*
Phone:*
Alternate Phone:
Address Line 1:*
Address Line 2:
City:*
State:*
ZIP/Postal Code:*
Emergency Contact Name:*
Emergency Contact Phone:*
I confirm I am at least 18 years of age:* Yes
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 other
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:* 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):* 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:*
How did you hear about us:*
If other, please specify:
Additional comments:
I have read and agree to the waiver of liability:* Yes
        
 

Marin Humane Society

171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949
Phone 415.883.4621

Copyright 2011