Fayetteville Animal Services - Volunteer Application

1640 S Armstrong Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Volunteer Opportunities

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Shelter phone 444-3456
Volunteer Coordinator: Laura Smith
lsmith@fayetteville-ar.gov

Shelter is open Monday through Friday 10:00 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00

After attending volunteer orientation, you can come volunteer any time the shelter is open
Important!

Submitting this application does not secure your place in orientation.
Only fill out this application AFTER you have reserved a spot in a designated orientation.

Please call the shelter at 479-444-3456 if you have questions about signing up for orientation.
Any age can participate in:

Household Chores
Washing dishes in the food prep room, sweep/mop or doing laundry (wash, dry, and fold).
If it is your first time to volunteer after orientation, go to the front desk and let them know that you are a new volunteer and want to help with household chores. A shelter attendant will help get you started.

Cat Socialization
Cat socialization at the shelter. If it is your first time to volunteer after orientation, go to the front desk and let them know that you are a new volunteer and want to socialize the cats. A shelter attendant will help get you started.

Photo Opportunities (animal_services@fayetteville-ar.gov)
If you take a photo that you think would enhance the adoption of the dog or cat you are working with, please email the photo/s with the name of the animal or send it via social media.

Must be 18+ to participate in:

Dog Walking at the Shelter
Our dog walking coordinator is our Programs Administrator/Volunteer Coordinator, Laura Smith. Laura can be reached at 479-444-3456 or by email at lsmith@fayetteville-ar.gov

Hounds Around Town Program
This program allows trained volunteers to check out dogs for the day to promote socialization and adoptability of our shelter dogs. The dogs must be returned to the shelter an hour before closing.

Farmer’s Market
This program allows trained volunteers to check out a dog for Saturday morning Farmer’s Market to promote the adoptability of our shelter dogs. Volunteers must email before 3pm on Friday to let us know they will be participating for that week’s Farmer’s Market. The dogs must be returned to the shelter no later than 10:30.

Bathing/Grooming Dogs

If it is your first time to volunteer after orientation, go to the front desk and let them know that you are a new volunteer and want to help bathe/groom the dogs. A shelter attendant will help get you started. You must be a trained volunteer to participate.

Shelter Goals:
·        To prevent cruelty to and suffering of all animals
·        To teach responsible pet care
·        To find forever homes for our adoptable animals
·        To shelter and heal animals in need
·        To reduce pet overpopulation

AS A VOLUNTEER:
You are part of the solution. Whether you walk dogs, socialize the cats, help in the office, or assist with a fundraising event, you are making a difference in the lives of our shelter animals. When you actively participate as a volunteer you are part of the solution.
You get “warm fuzzes”. Whether it is a wagging tail or a purr, you’ll never find a more grateful and accepting comrade than an animal you’ve comforted.

You keep good company. You’ll make new friends. Working side by side with people who share similar interests can forge lifelong friendships.
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If you will be volunteering with a minor, please list their names and ages. Must be 18+ to interact with dogs.

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As a volunteer with Fayetteville Animal Services, I agree to:
· Communicate any job-related problems, concerns, differences of opinion, conflicts, or suggestions to the Volunteer Coordinator or Superintendent, both of whom have an open-door policy.
· Become familiar with FAS policies and procedures and uphold their philosophy and standards.

I understand that Fayetteville Animal Services reserves the right to terminate my Volunteer status as a result of any of the following:
- Any abuse or mistreatment of an animal.
- Failure to comply with organizational policies, rules, and other regulations.
- Unsatisfactory attitude or work.
- Any other circumstances which, in the judgment of the Superintendent, would make my continued services as a volunteer contrary to the best interest of FAS.
I have read and understand each of the above conditions. My signature below indicates that I agree to comply with them.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

1. HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the City of Fayetteville or any subdivision thereof, elected and non-elected officials, employees and lessees of the premises used to conduct the day-to-day operations of the Fayetteville Animal Shelter, and each of them, their officers and employees, all for the purposes herein referred as “RELEASES” from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the RELEASEES or otherwise while the undersigned is in or upon the premises of the Fayetteville Animal Shelter, and/or, observing, working for, or for any purpose participating in the day-to-day operations of the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.
2. HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILTY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to the negligence of RELEASEES or otherwise while in or upon the premises of the Fayetteville Animal Shelter and/or while observing or working for or for any purpose participating in the day-to-day operations of the Fayetteville Animal Shelter.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.
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