Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc.

Volunteer Application & Agreement

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. (“GALT”). GALT supports, welcomes and encourages an active, organized volunteer base of greyhound lovers who share the passion and vision of finding loving, responsible forever homes for greyhounds. Without dedicated, hard-working volunteers we cannot further our mission to rescue and adopt these wonderful dogs.

Please complete the following Application. GALT also provides periodic training for its volunteers. We look forward to working with you and hope you will enjoy your volunteer experience with GALT.

Volunteer Application
Date:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Birthdate:
Drivers License # and State:
Occupation:
Employer:
Work Address:
May we contact you at work?
Emergency Contact:
Prior Volunteer Experience:
Are you a member of GALT?
(Membership is not required to volunteer.)
 
If not, would you like to join?
(Please fill out membership form.)

 
Name of your Greyhound(s)/GALT Greyhound?
Please let us know any connections/experience that could be helpful to GALT:
AREAS OF INTEREST (check each area in which you are interested in volunteering)
CANINE MANAGEMENT
Walk dogs, clean crates, wash dogs, laundry, sweep
(Note: GALT does not have its own kennel)

Medical/vet recording keeping

Transportation/Pickup – local transporting of dogs between kennels, to vet and other, local/long distance transporting to Austin, Amarillo & other groups via Greyhound Underground Railroad (GUR). Also occasional pickup of items donated to GALT.

 
FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS
Event Planning – help organize and/or serve on committees for GALT events including annual events (Birthday Party, Greyhound Planet, & Holiday Celebration) & various fundraisers (wine tastings etc.)

Event Participation – assist with setup/breakdown of events, staff event booth, bring dogs (coordinated with Canine Management & Foster Committee), distribute flyers, assist coordinating volunteers

 
ONLINE AUCTIONS, RAFFLES & eBAYS
Coordinate Carpe Canem & other online auctions including item photos, descriptions and mailing

Coordinate eBays & Raffles including item photos, descriptions, ticket purchase tracking and mailing

 
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photograph Greyt Store items, available dogs, document events, and Santa Pics

 
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Website maintenance & content monitoring, calendar of events updates

Public Relations - write copy for press releases, contact media, work with Fundraising Committee to advertise events

Print media - brochures & signs, graphics for events (work with Graphic Design)

Internal/External communications - Constant Contact, thank yous, donation acknowledgements

 
MEMBERSHIP
Coordinate annual membership drive (November through April)

Maintain database & contact with members via eNews and/or special member opportunities

 
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
Coordinate volunteers for events, maintain volunteer database, Outstanding Volunteer nomination

Coordinate periodic volunteer training sessions and events

 
GREYTSTORE
Online order processing & online store maintenance

Coordinate with event chairs merchandise to be sold at events

 
ADOPTIONS
Application information verification, home visits, adoption follow-up calls

 
MEET & GREETS
Locate and establish new meet and greet venues

Manage a meet and greet location (once a month per location)

 
FOSTER
Regular Foster

Emergency Foster (vacations, holidays, etc.)

Comments regarding your availability:
Other comments:
Your Authorization and Signature
By typing/entering my name below, I affix my electronic signature acknowledging that the information supplied herein is true and correct. I give Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. permission to verify any information contained herein.
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Volunteer Agreement
By typing/entering my name below, I hereby agree to accept a position as a volunteer with Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. ("GALT"). I understand that my services are rendered to GALT solely in a volunteer capacity without any express or implied promise of monetary compensation.
 
I agree to assume all risks that may be associated with the handling of the greyhounds and the performance of my duties as a volunteer. I further agree to familiarize myself with the policies and procedures of GALT and to comply with all of such policies and procedures.
 
I shall not hold GALT liable or responsible for and shall save and hold GALT harmless from all liability for injury to any person or persons and damages to or loss of property, arising out of or attributed to, directly or indirectly, the performance by me as a volunteer of GALT.
 
I understand that my services as a volunteer with GALT may be terminated at any time by me or by GALT.
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