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Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). One of the fields below is a file upload/attachment, the file size must be less than 10MB.First Name *
Last Name *
Preferred Name
Pronouns
Mobile Phone *
For example, 123-456-7890
SMS (text) messaging:
You may opt-in to receive SMS (text) for Paws Humane Society volunteer activities, including shift reminders and cancellations.
To opt-out, reply STOP to any SMS message OR update the SMS opt-in setting in your profile.
Address *
City *
Zip *
State *
Date of Birth *
A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
Age **Must be over 18** *
What were your charges? (accused of/arrested for) *
Parole Officer Name (if not applicable, put N/A) *
Hours Required *
Emergency Contact Name *
Emergency Contact Phone Number *
Emergency Contact Email
Relationship *
All animal bites or scratches that occur at Paws Humane that break the skin are taken very seriously. The area should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. You must report any bites/scratches immediately to allow Paws Humane staff to determine if it has broken the skin. An Animal Bite Form must be filled out promptly by an adoptions staff or manager. The adoptions staff/manager will then walk you next door to Animal Control. An officer at Animal Control will also fill out a report.
The animal must be quarantined for a period of no less than ten (10) days. During that 10-day period, a licensed veterinarian must examine the animal and a final examination shall be conducted ten (10) days following the bite to ensure that the animal has not broken out with rabies.
The Code of Georgia Section 31-19-4 (2014) requires that, “any person bitten by any animal reasonably suspected of being rabid immediately to notify the appropriate county board of health. It shall be the duty of the owner, custodian, or person having possession and knowledge of any animal which has bitten any person or animal or of any animal which exhibits any signs of rabies to notify the appropriate county board of health and to confine such animal in accordance with rules and regulations of the county board of health.”
- Failure to report a bite is a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted.
- The County Rabies Officer is responsible for notifications regarding the Paws Humane, Inc. and affected parties as to an animal’s rabies status.
Rabies is a serious and fatal disease if left untreated. There is no cure once the victim becomes symptomatic. Treatment for a bite or scratch should begin immediately after the animal is deemed to be rabid or if the animal cannot be quarantined or tested to determine its rabies status.
By signing this protocol, you are agreeing to follow the proper protocol above. Failure to follow the proper protocol above will result in your termination from Community Service.
Type your first and last name below to agree to all policies in the Bite/Scratch Waiver above *
I have voluntarily applied to assist Paws Humane Society, Inc. and/or its affiliates with the work referenced in the Position Description(s) for my Community Service role(s), and as specified in the Community Service Application Agreement I signed.
By applying for and performing this volunteer work, I agree as follows:
_ I am 18 years or older.
_ I have never faced allegations or been formally convicted of a felony offense associated with animals, minors, or acts of violence.
_ I am voluntarily participating in this activity with full knowledge of the tasks involved. I agree to accept any and all risks associated with my participation, including but not limited to injury and illness.
_ I am aware that this is a contract between me and Paws Humane, Inc. and that it waives legal rights that I may have now or in the future and releases Paws Humane Society, Inc. and others from claims for damages.
_ I fully understand there are risks and dangers associated with working with wild, feral and domesticated animals, including but not limited to, bites, scratches, zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans), and allergic reactions. I fully understand and accept those risks and dangers.
_ I understand there may be risks involved with exposure to certain chemical cleaning products while performing my community service duties, accept those risks and dangers.
_I fully assume all the risks involved with my community service activities, and acknowledge that they are acceptable to me. I agree to use my best judgment in undertaking these activities. I also agree to follow the rules and safety instructions as given by Paws Humane Society, Inc. employees and volunteers authorized to act in a supervisory capacity.
_ I will adhere to the Paws Humane, Inc.’s Community Service guidelines.
_ I am to be trained on any activity that I am unfamiliar with, learn the corresponding policies, and it is my responsibility to understand them completely or ask questions until I feel confident to perform them.
_ I agree that I will not sue, prosecute, or in any way make a claim against Paws Humane, Inc. for injury to me or damage to my property resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, volunteer or contractor of Paws Humane Society or other people as a result of my community service duties.
_ I fully and forever release and discharge Paws Humane, Inc. from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, liabilities, or demands I have or may have in the future, whether known or unknown, for injury, illness, death or damage arising out of or related in any way to my community service duties.
_ I agree that the rights I am giving up and agreements I am making apply equally to me and to my heirs, successors, assigns, guardians and legal representatives. I agree that none of those individuals may make any claim or take any action that I could not make or take myself.
_ Termination: I understand that I or Paws Humane, Inc. may terminate this agreement at any time without cause, and that I am volunteering my services at will and may be asked to discontinue such without prior notice or reason.
Type your first and last name below to agree to all policies in the Release of Liability above *
Code of Conduct
__ Upon arriving, you will sign in and be directed to an assigned area. You will be given a vest that MUST be worn at all times while on Paws property unless you are on your scheduled break.
__ You must use the kiosk or the VolunteerLocal app to sign in and out, we will not be allowing sign ins on paper.
__ Lunch & Break Rules:
- 60 minute lunch breaks are required if you
are working a full day.
- You MUST sign in and out for lunch breaks
- You may take your lunch break in an
assigned area or the break room.
- You will receive two 10 minute breaks for a
full day’s work. One in the morning and one
in the afternoon.
- If you work until 12:00pm, you will receive
only one 10 minute break.
- If you do not return within 60 minutes after
your lunch, you will lose ALL hours for that
day.
__ NO smoking, eating, drinking, “chatting” etc, unless you are on your assigned lunch break.
__ Cell phones are not permitted unless you are on break.
__ You must always get approval before leaving work area or taking a break/lunch break.
__ You are expected to work independently or with staff, do not team up with other community service members unless assigned.
__ NO profanity.
__ The use of drugs or alcohol while here or before coming in is PROHIBITED!
__ You will be turned away if you arrive late or have a dress code violation.
__ You will be removed from the program if :
- You miss two or more shifts in a 30 day period.
- You are asked to leave for any reason
- You leave early or walk away from your
workstation without permission.
__ Applicants must be 18 years or older to participate, unless accompanied by an adult or if you have obtained special permission.
__ Traffic citations, DUI, trespassing, and misdemeanor drug charges are acceptable to participate in the community service program.
__ Charges we do not accept are animal cruelty, theft, assault, arson, and other charges at our discretion.
__ Morning Duties include: Dishes, laundry, kennels, bathrooms, lobby floors,
windows, sweeping and mopping hallways, Kongs, trash, restocking, and
other miscellaneous tasks.
Afternoon Duties include: Poop scoop, poop stations, dishes, laundry, scrub
play yards, poop buckets, mop buckets, trash, restocking, and other
miscellaneous tasks.
__ Hours of service are Monday - Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm and/or 2:00pm - 7:00pm OR Friday - Sunday from 8:00am-12:00pm and/or 1:00pm - 5:00pm
__ Employees will turn you away if you are late, if you are a potential harm to employees, the animals or yourself.
__ If you leave early, you will not receive credit for service time. No Exceptions.
__ If you are asked to leave before fulfilling the required time, you will not receive credit for service time.
__ STAY BUSY! You will be assigned tasks. Make sure all tasks are completed correctly. There is always something that needs to be done. If you have finished your assigned tasks, ask a staff member for the next list. The staff must know where you are at all times.
__ Be courteous at all times to the customers and animals. If you are approached by a customer, please find a staff member for assistance immediately. Do not try to answer a customers’ questions or give out information, ALWAYS find a staff member to assist them.
__ Interaction with ANY Paws Humane Society animals is prohibited without written communication between you and a member of Paws leadership giving you permission.
__ NO open toes shoes or crocs, NO clothing that exposes your stomach, or tank tops. NO shorts, NO bandanas, NO ripped or offensive clothing. Pants MUST be worn around the waist, NO sagging.
If you fail to follow and obey these rules and regulations, you will be asked to leave and not come back in the future. We will report ANY problems to your Probation Officer.
__ Upon arriving, you will sign in and be directed to an assigned area. You will be given a vest that MUST be worn at all times while on Paws property unless you are on your scheduled break.
__ You must use the kiosk or the VolunteerLocal app to sign in and out, we will not be allowing sign ins on paper.
__ Lunch & Break Rules:
- 60 minute lunch breaks are required if you
are working a full day.
- You MUST sign in and out for lunch breaks
- You may take your lunch break in an
assigned area or the break room.
- You will receive two 10 minute breaks for a
full day’s work. One in the morning and one
in the afternoon.
- If you work until 12:00pm, you will receive
only one 10 minute break.
- If you do not return within 60 minutes after
your lunch, you will lose ALL hours for that
day.
__ NO smoking, eating, drinking, “chatting” etc, unless you are on your assigned lunch break.
__ Cell phones are not permitted unless you are on break.
__ You must always get approval before leaving work area or taking a break/lunch break.
__ You are expected to work independently or with staff, do not team up with other community service members unless assigned.
__ NO profanity.
__ The use of drugs or alcohol while here or before coming in is PROHIBITED!
__ You will be turned away if you arrive late or have a dress code violation.
__ You will be removed from the program if :
- You miss two or more shifts in a 30 day period.
- You are asked to leave for any reason
- You leave early or walk away from your
workstation without permission.
__ Applicants must be 18 years or older to participate, unless accompanied by an adult or if you have obtained special permission.
__ Traffic citations, DUI, trespassing, and misdemeanor drug charges are acceptable to participate in the community service program.
__ Charges we do not accept are animal cruelty, theft, assault, arson, and other charges at our discretion.
__ Morning Duties include: Dishes, laundry, kennels, bathrooms, lobby floors,
windows, sweeping and mopping hallways, Kongs, trash, restocking, and
other miscellaneous tasks.
Afternoon Duties include: Poop scoop, poop stations, dishes, laundry, scrub
play yards, poop buckets, mop buckets, trash, restocking, and other
miscellaneous tasks.
__ Hours of service are Monday - Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm and/or 2:00pm - 7:00pm OR Friday - Sunday from 8:00am-12:00pm and/or 1:00pm - 5:00pm
__ Employees will turn you away if you are late, if you are a potential harm to employees, the animals or yourself.
__ If you leave early, you will not receive credit for service time. No Exceptions.
__ If you are asked to leave before fulfilling the required time, you will not receive credit for service time.
__ STAY BUSY! You will be assigned tasks. Make sure all tasks are completed correctly. There is always something that needs to be done. If you have finished your assigned tasks, ask a staff member for the next list. The staff must know where you are at all times.
__ Be courteous at all times to the customers and animals. If you are approached by a customer, please find a staff member for assistance immediately. Do not try to answer a customers’ questions or give out information, ALWAYS find a staff member to assist them.
__ Interaction with ANY Paws Humane Society animals is prohibited without written communication between you and a member of Paws leadership giving you permission.
__ NO open toes shoes or crocs, NO clothing that exposes your stomach, or tank tops. NO shorts, NO bandanas, NO ripped or offensive clothing. Pants MUST be worn around the waist, NO sagging.
If you fail to follow and obey these rules and regulations, you will be asked to leave and not come back in the future. We will report ANY problems to your Probation Officer.
Check here to show you accept the terms stated above for yourself or for a minor volunteer for which you are a parental guardian.
