Volunteer Application
Interested in volunteering at TAS? Read the infomation below, and if you accept the terms, please fill out the form at the end of the page to submit your application
PLEASE NOTE: While you do not have to be vegan to volunteer, we are a vegan environment, so volunteers are expected to adhere to the following:
No animal products are to be worn at the sanctuary (ie. fur, leather products [gloves, boots, shoes], down, wool, sheepskin, Canada Goose apparel, Uggs, etc)
All food brought in must be animal-product free (ie. no meat, dairy, eggs, Gelatin, etc)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
I understand that animals are independent thinking, living beings, with their own minds, and as such will never be entirely predictable.
I understand that risks exist in all animal activities, including risk of permanent disability or death, which common sense and personal awareness may help to reduce.
I am aware that whenever I am a volunteer at TAS it is my responsibility to:
be alert and respectful of the animals’ intentions, signalled with their ears, eyes, body, head, teeth and hooves
speak and move in a calm, consistent, and confident way when approaching an animal(s)
avoid sudden movements or noises
follow all orientation directions for approaching and working around the individual animals
NEVER leave animals unattended with gates left open
always wear appropriate clothing including durable shoes or muck boots
pick up and replace all tack and equipment used
not smoke on or around the premises (fire hazard)
read all posted information and warnings
recognize that I am part of a team and will respect what all team members have to offer
be willing to share knowledge/experience with team members and look for opportunities to learn from other team members
listen to all verbal directions from TAS staff and volunteer coordinators for both your safety of that of the animals
refrain from acting in any manner which may cause or contribute to injury of self, others, or the animals
I understand that this is only a partial list, and I must be safety conscious and exercise sound judgement AT ALL TIMES.
ANYONE found to be disrespecting and/or endangering themselves and/or other people and/ or residents will face IMMEDIATE revocation of their volunteer privileges WITHOUT EXCEPTION as well as prompt removal from the property.
I understand that submitting this application form does not automatically register me as a volunteer at The Alice Sanctuary. Before I may begin volunteering, I understand I will be required to sign a waiver, that I must accept and follow the established volunteer policies and procedures, that I must attend an initial orientation volunteer shift.
The minimum expected time commitment for a TAS volunteer is an average of once a month, but of course we are happy to have volunteers help out more than that!
Fill in the following form to apply:
Please follow the next steps to complete the application process:
Download the waiver: TAS-liability-photo-release.pdf
Send a signed copy of the liability waiver to: volunteers.tas@gmail.com
Keep an eye out for an email from volunteers.tas@gmail.com to set up a volunteer shadowing day
Thank you for applying to be a volunteer with us!