Dog Handler Role Volunteer Application

Have you read the volunteer post for this role? Please do not complete this application if you have not. Have you read the volunteer post for this role? Please do not complete this application if you have not. Yes No

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Are you 18 years of age or older? Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No

Are you able to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering? Are you able to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering? Yes No

How long do you intend to stay as a volunteer at OMHS?

Do you wish to volunteer because you are required to for court ordered community service hours? Do you wish to volunteer because you are required to for court ordered community service hours? Yes No

Do you wish to volunteer because you are required to for school? How many hours are needed?

Were you referred to us by any individual or organization? Please Identify the person or organization responsible for making the referral.

Why do you want to volunteer with dogs at the OMHS?

Do you have any experience working with large breed dogs over 50lbs? If yes, please tell us a bit about that experience.

Please describe any experience you have working with dogs that have behavioral concerns.

Are to physically able to manage strong, large breed dogs that may pull or lunge?

Do you have any dog training skills? If so, how did you acquire those skills?

What styles of dog training do you feel most comfortable using?

Have you ever attended any formal dog training classes? If so, which ones?

Do you have any allergies which might be a factor in an animal shelter setting?

Do you have any health concerns or limitations which might impact your ability to work at the shelter? If yes, please explain.

Do you have pets at home? If so, please list their names, breeds, ages, and the dates of their last vaccinations.

Please let us know if there is any other information you would like to share with us.

Which of the following dog handling shifts are you available for: Which of the following dog handling shifts are you available for: Monday mornings Monday afteroons Tuesday mornings Tuesday afternoons Wednesday mornings Wednesday afternoons Thursday mornings Thursday afternoons Friday mornings Friday afternoons Saturday mornings Saturday afternoons Sunday mornings Sunday afternoons

Have you had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years? Have you had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years? Yes No Unsure

Have you had a pre-exposure rabies vaccine? (note: not required to volunteer) Have you had a pre-exposure rabies vaccine? (note: not required to volunteer) Yes No Unsure

Are you willing to provide references? Are you willing to provide references? Yes No

Are you willing to obtain a police background check? Are you willing to obtain a police background check? Yes No

Are you willing to complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training? Are you willing to complete Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) training? Yes No

Do you have access to reliable transportation to/from the shelter? Do you have access to reliable transportation to/from the shelter? Yes No