Salem Friends of Felines · Volunteer Application

Friends of Felines (FOF) is a limited-admission feline rescue and Adoption Center & Community Spay & Neuter Clinic for cats. The mission of Friends of Felines is to provide vital services to cats and their human companions in the Willamette Valley.

FOF offers affordable feline spay and neuter surgeries, as well as income-based assistance at our on-site Community Cat Clinic. We provide education, resources and assistance through community outreach.

We strongly believe that one person can make a difference in the life of an animal in need, and as an organization we can achieve more together than we can individually.

Volunteers are given as much or as little responsibility as they choose, once we are aware of their abilities and after completing the necessary orientation and trial service period.

Please read all of the information provided on this form before submitting an application. Thank you!

Contact Information

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email *

Verify Email *

Phone number: *

Date of Birth *

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Age Requirement to Volunteer at Friends of Felines *

The minimum age to volunteer at our Adoption Center is 16 years old. Due to safety concerns we cannot accept volunteers under 16 years of age.

Yes, I am at least 16 years old.

No, I am under 16 years old.

Please provide your Driver's License/State ID or Military ID and the State of Issue: *

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor)? *

No, I have not been convicted

Yes, I have been convicted and can explain in further detail

If you selected yes above, please provide some details below:

Friends of Felines volunteer expectations:

Be Dependable.
Attend your scheduled shifts and when possible, please give 24 hours notice if you cannot make your shift.

Have Reliable Transportation.
Cat Care shifts at the Adoption Center start at 8:00 AM. Our Adoption Center opens to the public at 11:00 AM each day.

Be ready to get your hands dirty.
Taking care of the needs of cats and all of the behind the scenes work can get dirty. There is plenty of time throughout your shift to interact with the cats while volunteering and completing your duties.

Be ready to have fun and feel rewarded for helping a great cause - IT'S ALL FOR THE CATS!

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Pregnant women and persons with suppressed immune systems should be aware that cleaning litter boxes that could potentially contain the virus Toxoplasmosis that can be hazardous to your or your baby's health. Accordingly, do not come in direct contact with cat feces or used litter boxes if you are pregnant or have a suppressed immune system.

I understand that there is a risk of health or personal injury when caring for cats. Intending to be legally bound herby, the undersigned agrees and does hereby release from liability and to indemnify and hold harmless Salem Friends of Felines and any of its employees, agents or volunteers representing or related to Friends of Felines. This release is for any and all liability for personal injuries and property losses or damage occasioned by, or in connection with, any activity or accommodation of Friends of Felines.

I certify that the information I have provided is true. I understand that any false information may nullify my volunteer services with Friends of Felines. I agree to abide by all policies set forth by Friends of Felines and will always act in a professional and courteous manner when I am representing Friends of Felines. I understand that not complying with policies will be grounds to terminate my association and volunteer duties with Friends of Felines.

Volunteer Time Commitment *

Can you provide the required 2 hours a week as a volunteer?

Yes! Sign me up!

No. I don't have the time.

We'd LOVE to hear why you'd like to volunteer for us! Please check all that apply:

Personal enrichment

Court-ordered community service

Interested in veterinary medicine

Retired

Community Service (non-court ordered)

Do you currently volunteer for another organization? Please briefly list previous and current volunteer experience: *

Do you require any special accommodations to be able to volunteer? If so, please tell us a bit more about your request:

How did you hear about Friends of Felines (FOF)? *

Online search engine/Yelp/Google

Social media

Friend/family member

I've adopted from FOF

Drove by/word of mouth

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Volunteers are the heart of our organization.

Please note that it may take up to 2 weeks to receive communication from our Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator and that some of your desired shifts may be currently filled by other volunteers.