NCSR

NCSR Volunteer Application:

Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and care of Shetland Sheepdogs in need of a permanent, loving home. We are staffed entirely by volunteers who give their time and effort to providing a better life for dogs who need our help. If you would like to share in this effort, please fill out this form and submit it. We will contact you shortly regarding the activities in which you have expressed an interest.

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How did you hear about us:

How many hours are you available per week for rescue activities?

Have you volunteered in the past for any other rescue groups or animal control agencies?

Yes
No

If Yes, give the name of the group or agency and describe your role:

Please describe any experience or skills related to rescue:

Please give any other information that you feel is relevant to your desire to work in dog rescue:

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Agreement Conditions: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AND FULLY BEFORE SIGNING:

I agree to abide by the following terms as a volunteer and representative of Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue:

(1) I will not sell or give away any dog in my care to a research facility, pet shop, dog broker or puppy mill, or to any other person, firm or corporation that may cause harm either mental or physical to any dog.

(2) I will not use any dog that comes into my care through rescue for breeding purposes of my own or allow it to be used by any other person for those purposes.

(3) I will remember in all my dealings with the public that I represent Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue and will act pleasantly and answer questions politely, or refer persons to someone who can.

I understand all of the above and accept full responsibility for any and all expenses incurred by me during my tenure as a volunteer for Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue. I agree that any application, release or adoption forms and contracts, as well as moneys collected from donations and fees are the property of Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue and shall be returned to Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue within seven days of my receiving them. I further agree that in the event that I resign, voluntarily or by request, I will return any rescue dog records that I may still have to Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue within 10 days.

I have accurately completed this questionnaire and appreciate the risks in working with rescue dogs. I understand that Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue cannot be responsible for the actions, behaviors and/or medical conditions of the dogs that it seeks to rescue, and I agree to assume the risks implicit in working with dogs which may have been abandoned, beaten or otherwise mistreated or abused, or who may suffer from an illness, condition or disease. Further, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue, its members and representatives, against any and all claims, known or unknown, now or hereafter, for any injury or damage to property or persons caused by or related to any rescue dog that I may come in contact with, and agree to take any and all necessary precautions to prevent any such injury or damage.

I agree

I understand that my electronically-generated signature below is valid as a means of legal signature for the purpose of this volunteer application.

Yes

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