Volunteer Application

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Name*
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Address*
Please enter your complete address abd enter your 5 digit ZIP code.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP: Only the five digit code.
Email*
Phone Number*
How did you hear about us?*
Please tell us about your approximate age:*
Please note that our insurance company does not allow anyone 18 years or younger to handle or be around our orphans. There are other things you can do for us, however.
- 18 or younger
- Between 18.01 and 35
- Between 36 and 55
- Over 56
If you are under 18 years of age, our insurance prevents you from working directly with the dogs. However, we have a number of other fund raising events you may be helpful with! Please select the Under 18 Team below and submit your application to us.
Are you afraid of large dogs?*
- Yes
- No
Are you able to transport large dogs in your car?
- Yes
- No
We are organized in Teams of Volunteers. After you attend the New Volunteer Orientation, you will be asked which Team(s) you might like to join. You will learn about these teams during the orientation.
Here are a list of teams to think about. You will learn more about each of these teams in the New Volunteer Orientation Meeting. Teams include:
1. Bake Sale Team
2. Dog Bathing Team (Friday mornings)
3. Dog Walking Team (weekend and weekdays) - you need to be strong enough to handle large dogs and you must attend a free but mandatory Dog Handling training session.
4. Dog Training Team -you need to be strong enough to handle large dogs
5. Dog Handlers -you need to be strong enough to handle large dogs and you must attend a free but mandatory Dog Handling training session.
6. Social Media/Web Team
7. Fundraising/Donations for Silent Auctions Team
8. Graphic Design/PR/Photography Team
9. Merchandise Sales Team
10. Foster Home Team (24/7 Foster Homes)
11. Rialto Team
12. Under 18 Team
New Volunteer Orientation Meetings
New volunteer orientations are generally held on Wednesday evening via Zoom and on Saturdays in person in Yorba Linda, Ca. Once you complete this form, you will receive a thank you notification with a link. Use the link to book your time/day for the New Volunteer Orientation. The orientation is approximately 45 minutes long. You need to attend the orientation to be considered an active volunteer.
You are outside our Orange County or Rialto Service Areas.
Most of our volunteer work happens in Yorba Linda, CA and Rialto, CA. Based on your zip code, your drive time may prevent you from enjoying all of the benefits of volunteering for us. If you receive an email indicating you are out of the area, but you would still like to volunteer, please email: volunteer@gsroc.org and let us know. Thank you.
Tell us about you:
Occupation
Why do you want to volunteer with us?
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To be an active volunteer, you should plan to commit at least 10 hours/month to the Rescue. Can you commit to this?*
- Yes
- Maybe
- No, I'm sorry.
What special skills do you have that could benefit our organization or our dogs? (Please list)
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What do you hope to accomplish by volunteering with German Shepherd Rescue of OC?
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Please use this space to provide any additional information that you would like to share with us:
Entry is limited to 250 characters.
GSROC appreciates your interest in becoming a volunteer for our organization. Please understand that most of the dogs that come into our rescue come from shelters and humane societies and as such, they are often from unknown backgrounds. As a rescue dedicated to helping forgotten dogs, it is possible that some of these dogs may have been neglected, mistreated, or even abused. Although we evaluate dogs prior to accepting them into the rescue, we cannot guarantee the temperament of any of the dogs. Working with the rescued dogs comes with risks. By submitting the application above, you are acknowledging that you understand and accept these risks as stated herein.

I have accurately completed this application and all information stated is correct. I have read the above warning and understand the risks involved in working with these dogs. I understand that the Association of German Shepherd Dog Rescuers/German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County cannot be held responsible for the actions, behavior and/or medical condition of all of the dogs in its rescue. I agree to assume the risks implicit with working with dogs who may have been abandoned, beaten, or otherwise mistreated or abused or who may suffer from an illness, condition or disease.

You will be contacted within two weeks of receipt of application. Thank you for offering to donate your time and energy to help find forever homes for forgotten/unwanted/neglected German Shepherds.

On behalf of myself, heirs and next of kin, I hereby release, waive and discharge German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County, its directors, officers, agents and employees, from all loss or liability for all property damage, injury or death, directly or indirectly arising out of or resulting from, or in any way connected with the participation in GSROC volunteer activities, including dog walking, holding, transporting and/or any handling or interacting with dogs under the care of GSROC.
Terms and Conditions*
- I accept GSROC's Terms and Conditions
Waiver and Release of Liability*
- I understand and accept the waiver and release of liability discussed above.
Email Communications*
Note: GSROC does NOT sell email addresses.
- I understand by submitting this form, German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County "(GSROC") will add me to its email list and I will receive communications from GSROC.

You are outside our Orange County or Rialto Service Areas.

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