COMMUNITY SERVICE APPLICATION | Second Chance SPCA

COMMUNITY SERVICE

APPLICATION

1700 J Avenue

Plano, TX 75074

972-424-0077

www.secondchancespca.org

volunteer@secondchancespca.org

Important: Please read the first 2 pages regarding requirements of volunteers prior to

completing the application. After completion of the application, you may email it back to us

or mail the hard copy. Thank you for volunteering to help at Second Chance SPCA. We look

forward to you joining our team.

SPCA

Second Chance SPCA operates a no-kill animal shelter and is a volunteer based organization.

SCSPCA rescues animals that are in danger of euthanasia from municipal shelters, and provides

them routine vet care and a safe, loving environment until they are adopted into their

permanent homes.

Your time makes a real difference in the lives of both our animals and our human team.

Anyone wanting to complete community service with SCSPCA will have to meet certain criteria

in order to begin volunteering. Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions to anyone who

doesn’t meet the requirements listed below.

• Community Service Volunteers are required to be 18 years-old, or older.

• Community Service Volunteers must have 40 hours of service required by the court.

• Community Service Volunteers must disclose the charge to which they are completing

the service for. Depending on the offense, you may not be allowed to volunteer.

• Community Service Volunteers will need to pay an administrative fee of $25 – This

includes a shirt that you will wear when volunteering.

• Community Service Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes

• Community Service Volunteers are required to complete the following application, and

sign all release forms

• Community Service Volunteers are required to attend an orientation prior to any

volunteering

• Community Service Volunteers must work with an experienced volunteer for 2 shifts,

before volunteering on their own. We do have limited spots available for new

volunteers, so that they can be properly trained.

• Community Service Volunteers are required to bring the paperwork to be signed at each

shift worked. You are responsible for letting us know of any required documentation

that you will need in advance.

• Community Service Volunteer duties will be assigned by the Shift Leader, and may vary

from duties performed by regular volunteers..

We are open to the public 7 days a week, and have opportunities to complete your service

hours during our business hours. Our business hours are 1-7, Monday-Friday and 12-5,

Saturday-Sunday.

Volunteering with Second Chance SPCA is a rewarding experience, but is also a demanding role

and should be taken seriously. To insure the safety of our staff, volunteers and animals,

volunteers must meet the qualifications listed below.

Essential Physical Capabilities

• Quick reflexes and ability to use both hands simultaneously (example: open cage door

while handling animal).

• Ability to walk unaided on unpaved, uneven, rugged and sometimes muddy and slippery

areas (when walking dogs outdoors).

• Ability to bend and squat in order to leash and pick up an animal.

• Ability to stand for significant periods of time while walking dogs, assisting the public

with visits, or cleaning cages/kennels.

• Average vision to move safely around the building, to be able to observe animal body

language without difficulty, and to be able to read notes.

• Average sense of smell and touch in order to assess body condition of animals, and to

note signs of illness or injury.

• Ability to hear if animal is growling or making sounds indicating fear or pain.

• Ability to speak and effectively communicate verbally.

• Ability to maneuver well in tight spaces and react and move quickly in order to prevent

dogs or cats from escaping.

• Ability to handle and restrain animals with extreme caution and care. This requires

average vision, hearing, steadiness of hands and body, quick reflexes, physical strength,

and mental alertness.

• Ability to deal with strong and unpleasant odors, fleas, feces and possible wounds or

injuries to animals in our care.

• Ability to cope in a loud environment due to animal noises.

• Average strength to assist with lifting animals or items.

Essential Mental Capabilities

• Ability to understand, retain and follow instructions and procedures.

• Must have the ability to judge an animal’s reaction and to change voice to a soft or

strong, authoritative tone in order to calm a dog or to give commands.

• Must be aware of surroundings when working with the animals, and have the ability to

remain calm with animals who are upset; behave sensitively and confidently; show good

judgment and act appropriately in these situations.

• Once trained, must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and

recognize limitations in knowledge and abilities, and ask for help when needed.

• Must have the ability to work as a team member with other volunteers and take

direction from SCSPCA Shift Leaders and Staff.

If you have any questions regarding the volunteer application, please email us at

volunteer@secondchancespca.org or call us at 972-424-0077.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

APPLICATION

1700 J Avenue

Plano, TX 75074

972-424-0077

www.secondchancespca.org

volunteer@secondchancespca.org

Please complete the questions below, sign the release and email or mail the form to us. Once

we have received the application, we will email you for orientation.

Name Date

(Please include First, Middle and Last)

Address City State Zip

Home Phone # Work # Cell #

Email (very important)

Employer May we contact you at work?

Does your company do matching grants or have

a community involvement incentive program?

Birth date Age Driver's License # State ______

Emergency Contact Name:

Relationship Phone

Please list two references, other than family members.

1. Name Phone

2. Name Phone

SPCA

1. Please tell us briefly why you would like to become a volunteer for Second Chance SPCA

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2. Have you done volunteer work before? If so, tell us about your previous volunteer

experience.

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3. If you are volunteering for court-ordered community service, what is the nature of the

offense?

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4. Under which court are you serving?

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5. How many hours are you required to complete? By what date? ______

6. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

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7. How did you hear about volunteering with Second Chance SPCA?

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I hereby attest that the facts contained in this application are true and correct to the best of my

knowledge. I understand that failure to supply factual information will prohibit me from further

consideration. I authorize Second Chance SPCA to run a background check as a requirement of

becoming a volunteer. I understand that based on the information provided from this check, I may not

be eligible to participate in the Second Chance SPCA Volunteer Program.

Signature Date

VOLUNTEER RELEASE

1. I hereby agree to accept a position in a voluntary capacity as a community service volunteer for Second Chance

SPCA (hereinafter referred to as SCSPCA). I understand that the term VOLUNTARY means the way in which actions

or services are rendered to SCSPCA. Such actions or services are rendered to SCSPCA with generous and charitable

motives. No liability whatsoever will be incurred by SCSPCA to anyone who performs voluntary actions or services.

I understand that the term VOLUNTEER means a person who freely chooses and renders services to SCSPCA in a

voluntary capacity.

2. I fully understand and agree that my services are provided strictly in a VOLUNTEER capacity without any express

or implied promise of salary, commission, or payment of any kind whatsoever, and without any employment-type

benefits, including but not limited to employment insurance programs, workers compensation accrual in any form,

or sick, holiday, or annual leave time.

3. I agree to familiarize myself with SCSPCA policies and procedures. I will fully comply with both the letter and

the spirit of these procedures.

4. I fully understand that SCSPCA expects high standards of moral and ethical treatment of animals under its care. I

agree to strictly adhere to these standards in my voluntary capacity at SCSPCA.

5. I fully understand and agree that either for failure to comply with any and all of the obligations outlined in this

Volunteer Agreement, or for any reason whatsoever, while performing my voluntary services to SCSPCA in a

voluntary capacity, SCSPCA at its sole discretion, may immediately terminate my volunteer services.

6. I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless SCSPCA for any and all damage to my personal

property while performing as a community service VOLUNTEER in a VOLUNTEER CAPACITY any and all duties for

SCSPCA.

7. I recognize that in handling animals at SCSPCA in a VOLUNTEER CAPACITY there exists a risk of injury or sickness,

including personal injury or harm. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors, I hereby

release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless SCSPCA, its agent, servants and employees from any and all

claims, causes of action or demands, of any nature or cause connected with my Volunteer Agreement. This might

include connection with my VOLUNTEER services based on damages which may be incurred or sustained by me in

any way. Such damages or injuries might include, but are not limited to animal bites, accidents, injuries, and

personal property damage.

8. I understand that public relations are an important part of volunteering at SCSPCA. I agree, therefore, on behalf

of myself, my heirs, personal representatives, and executors to allow SCSPCA to use any photograph or video

recording taken of me for use in public relations efforts. Any photographic or video images which I produce, in a

VOLUNTEER CAPACITY, will become the sole property of SCSPCA and as such, they may use them in any way they

see fit. SCSPCA will use reasonable efforts to notify me but such notification is not a condition of use under the

auspices of SCSPCA.

9. I will not, under any condition, serve as an SCSPCA community service volunteer while under the influence of

drugs, alcohol or any other substance.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOREGOING

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT AND RELEASE AND THAT I WILL COMPLY WITH SAME.

Printed Name _____________________________________________

Signature Date