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This form can be obtained from the Home. It is to be completed and returned to the volunteer
liaison officer or the reception staff at Sydney Dogs and Cats Home on the day you visit the Home. It
must be received and signed before your informal interview can be arranged. Any further enquiries
please call (02) 9587 9611 or email volunteer@sydneydogsandcatshome.org
Applicant’s Details:
Name: .....................................................................................................................................................
Address: .................................................................................................................................................
Email: ....................................................................................................................................................
Emergency contact
name: ......................................................................................................................
retired? ...................................................................................................................................
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7. Will you come on a weekday or the weekend? .......................................................................
8. How long will you come for each visit 3hrs 4hrs 5hrs more? Please circle
list. ...........................................................................................................................................
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10. Do you wish to a. Walk dogs b. Spend time with cats c. both
11. Volunteers assist with the care and general hygiene of the animals i.e. picking up faeces,
refilling water bowls, using antiseptic gel. Are you willing to assist with bathing, grooming,
12. Will you wear closed in shoes and preferably long pants all year round? Yes or No
13. Are you prepared to do a large amount of walking? Yes or No We strive to walk all the
14. Are you prepared to walk in light rain, put raincoats on dogs and dry them? Yes or No
15. Are you willing to help, work with and take direction from staff and other long term
volunteers? Yes or No
16. Are you willing to attend an informal interview and walk a dog after the interview?
Yes or No
18. Are you willing to help kennel staff in other ways – hanging out/bringing in and folding
20. Have you read the Volunteer Agreement Policy on our website? Yes or No
21. Do you possess any other skills or expertise that may be potentially useful to the Home?
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Please be aware that the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home is an impounding facility as well as an animal
rehoming shelter. Therefore you will be faced with the emotional side of dealing with animals.
Some of which may include caging, illness and possible euthanasia. Please seriously consider the
emotional toll these things may take upon you before you willingly commit to a long term
relationship with the Home.
As we have a responsibility for the care and safety of the animals and the volunteers, it is essential
that all volunteers follow correct procedure. Failure to follow correct procedures may lead to
termination of your volunteer agreement.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
1. Sydney Dogs and Cats Home (SDCH) Inc regards the security of personal information as a
priority and will endeavour to protect it at all times. SDCH however cannot guarantee the
security of personal information provided by electronic means.
2. You may request access to your personal information held by SDCH at any time by
contacting the Home on (02) 9357 9611
3. SDCH will add your name, address and email address to our database unless you advise
otherwise.
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