Border Collie Rescue Volunteer Application

NOTE: Please print this form, complete it, and return it to the address listed at the bottom. Signing and submitting this application does not convey membership into Border Collie Rescue.

NAME: ____________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________

CITY: ______________ STATE AND ZIP: ______________

TELEPHONE NUMBERS (DAY AND EVENING): ________________________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________

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.

(Describe the extent to which you can care for rescue dogs)
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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?________________________________
How did you learn about BCR?____________________________________________
Do you have previous volunteer experience? Yes _____ No _____
Where did you volunteer?______________________________________________
What were your job duties: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________
Besides a love for animals, why do you want to volunteer?
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Do you have special skills/talents?_____________________________________
List your previous experience working with animals: ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Are there duties you would rather not do?_______________________________

Date:______________ Signature: ________________________________

Office Use Only

Received___________ Contacted____ AC___________ MS_____

Print this application out, sign the completed form and mail to:

Border Collie Rescue
16051 E FM 1097
Willis, TX 77378-4077

Phone: 352-473-0100