Volunteer Application Form

Thank you for offering to Volunteer with YAPS.

Volunteers agree to adhere to YAPS policies and procedures and follow the instruction from YAPS management and staff at all times. YAPS adheres to Government regulations for workplace behaviours and practices, including the Workplace Health and Safety Act, and Discrimination Act and does not tolerate bullying and harassment. In addition, YAPS Management has imposed a number of additional restrictions for personnel working within the organisation;

The minimum age to commence volunteering at YAPS is 18 years of age.

Safety assessments will be made by a Staff Member. or the Volunteer Coordinator as required to assess ongoing suitability and capability to volunteer

Children and/or minors are not permitted to accompany any Volunteer whilst they are undertaking voluntary work of any kind at the Shelter.

Volunteer Application Form

Personal Details

Family Name *

Given Name *

Address *

Phone Number *

Email *

Date of Birth *

Emergency Contact *

(Name and Relationship)

Emergency Contact Number *

Health Assessment

Have you had a Tetanus Vaccination in the last 10 years?

Yes

(if no, you must have one before starting as a Volunteer)

Do you have any medical conditions that would preclude you from undertaking any repetitive or moderate physical work, working with animals & their food, using soaps or cleaning chemicals? Please specify as we need to ensure your health and the safety at the Shelter. *

Are you taking any medication? Please specify in the case of an emergency *

Do you currently have any Pets?

Yes

Section

If YES, are they currently vaccinated?

Yes

Experience & Preferences

Volunteer preferences (tick all that apply) *

Cat team (vacancies are limited)

Gardening & Maintenance

Friends of Yaps Fundraising Group

Dog team

Linen, Laundry, Kitchen & Cleaning

Are there any professional skills that you can offer YAPS if needed?

Are there any particular areas of interest you have that may be of use to the Shelter?

Have you volunteered or worked with any animal welfare agency before?

Yes

If yes, please give details

Are you currently *

How did you hear about us and what prompted your interest to volunteer?

Photo, Video and Media Consent

As part of volunteering with Young Animal Protection Society (YAPS), photographs and videos may be taken during volunteer activities, animal care, fundraising events and other YAPS-related activities.

YAPS may wish to use these images and recordings to promote our animals, volunteers, events and the important work we do within the community.

By providing my consent, I authorise YAPS to:

Take photographs and video recordings of me while participating in YAPS-related activities.
Use these images and recordings on YAPS social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as the YAPS website, newsletters, promotional materials, fundraising campaigns and other publications.
Use these images and recordings without payment or compensation.
Edit or crop images and recordings where appropriate, provided they are not used in a misleading or inappropriate manner.

I understand that my consent is voluntary and that declining consent will not affect my ability to volunteer with YAPS.

I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting the YAPS Volunteer Coordinator. YAPS will make reasonable efforts to stop future use of my image and remove existing content from platforms under its control where practicable. I acknowledge that previously distributed or shared materials may not be able to be recalled.

Do you consent to YAPS using photographs and videos featuring you for the purposes outlined above?

Yes, I give my consent.

No, I do not give my consent.

I declare that the information I have given is true and accurate. If I am accepted as a volunteer at YAPS, I agree that I will abide by all the shelter Policies and Procedures, and I understand that I will carry out my duties assigned and follow the instructions of YAPS staff at all times. I acknowledge & understand that as a volunteer I am not an employee or contractor of YAPS and I am not entitled to be paid for the work I carry out. I provide my services voluntarily and without cost to YAPS. I understand that I can withdraw my services at any time, and that YAPS can cancel my participation as a volunteer at any time. As a representative of YAPS, I agree not to negatively represent YAPS or its position or campaigns. I also agree to adhere to the YAPS confidentiality policies. *

I Agree

If you are human, leave this field blank.

The Young Animal Protection Society Inc complies with the National Privacy Principles, therefore your personal information will not be used for any marketing purposes or disclosed to other parties without your consent.