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Volunteer/Foster Application



NOTE: Please print this form, complete it, and post to Border Collie Rescue, Australia. Signing and submitting this application does not convey membership into BCRA.

NAME: ____________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________

CITY: ______________

STATE AND POSTCODE: ______________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

HOME ____________________________

WORK ____________________________

MOBILE ____________________________

FAX ____________________________

EMAIL: ____________________________

 

I would like to volunteer for the following activities (check all that apply):

1)Foster Care or Emergency Housing - Provide a temporary home for a Border Collie(s) and help prepare them for adoption into permanent homes. Must be at least 18 years old. Please describe the extent to which you can care for rescue dogs, and what limits you may have (i.e. can train or attend classes with dog, or, only puppies, desexed, or adult dogs, etc)

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2)Transportation of Dogs - transport dogs by car or air to rescuers or to adoptive homes (Describe the region in which you are willing to travel)

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3)Mailing or Newsletter Assistance -
(Describe the activities you are willing to do, along with your skills)

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4)Border Collie Advocacy - Scheduling and commitment are flexible. Provide clerical and research support for Border Collie Rescue,   campaigns, write letters, create interest, and make phone calls on urgent issues. (Describe the activities you are willing to do, along with your skills)

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5)Computer Services - Scheduling and commitment are flexible. Provide support for Border Collie Rescue Web pages. Help rescuers with   computer problems. Create publications or programs for rescue use. (Describe the type of computer skills you possess along with the projects you are willing to undertake)

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6)Rescue Advertising - Scheduling and commitment are flexible. Spread the word about Border Collie Rescue via the Internet, magazine articles, newspaper ads, or  television promos. (Describe the activities you are willing to do, along with your skills)

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7)Special Events - Assist with fundraising events such as booths at community festivals. (Describe the activities you are willing to do and the distance you are willing to cover)

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8)Fundraising - Write grants, contact businesses and individuals for contributions, design fundraising campaigns. (Describe the activities you are willing to do and any special skills you have to offer)

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9)Home Visits - Visiting potential adopters.(Describe the area you are willing to cover)

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10)Miscellaneous -
(Describe any other activities you are willing to do in your volunteer work)

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Hours available for volunteer work?

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How did you learn about  BCRA?

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Do you have previous volunteer experience?   Yes _____ No _____

Where did you volunteer?

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What were your job duties:

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Besides a love for animals, why do you want to volunteer?

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Do you have special skills/talents?

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List your previous experience working with animals:

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Are there duties you would rather not do?

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Date:______________

 

Signature: ___________________________

 

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Print this application, sign the completed form, and post to:

Border Collie Rescue, Australia
49 Fords Rd
Thirroul NSW 2515


Phone: 0421 203 619


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