Virtual Foster – West Valley Humane Society

What is a Virtual Foster?

A virtual foster is a volunteer that selects any adult animal (cat or dog) available for adoption to promote. Virtual fosters come by the shelter when they are able (the goal is at least once a week) during business hours and spend a little time getting to know the animal of their choosing.

Virtual fosters can spend time with their “foster” on a walk, in the conference room, or on a doggy date out of the shelter.

As a virtual foster, we ask that you write a cute bio for your foster to help them get adopted. We also ask that virtual fosters take a couple of cute pictures and/or videos of their furry new friend to share with the world. Your help can help show an animal as their best selves- hanging out with someone who cares for them.

Fill Out Application

To start, fill out the application below which includes a release of liability and photo consent.

Online Orientation

Our volunteer coordinator will send you our online orientation for volunteering and animal handling.

Training

You will be trained on how to work with your Virtual Foster, the volunteering process, and where you can go with your Virtual Foster.

Help Them Get Adopted!

The next and most important step is to help your chosen animal get adopted! This includes meeting them, hanging out with them, taking them on adventures, and overall being their advocate! Sending in pictures, videos, personality notes, biographies, fun stories etc. can help them find their perfect fit with an adopter!

Virtual Foster Application

- Step 1 of 2

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Emergency Contact: *

First

Last

Relationship to Applicant *

Emergency Contact Phone: *

Are you over the age of 18? *

Have you been employed here before? *

When were you employed at the shelter? *

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years? *

Convictions will not automatically disqualify you from volunteering.

Which animal are you wanting to focus on?

If yes, please explain: (offence and dates of occurrences): *

Convictions will not automatically disqualify you from volunteering.

Do you have any other experience working with animals? *

Do you have any skills, expertise or aspects of your work, volunteer or educational background that you think could help the shelter? *

I release any and all staff, volunteers, officials, officers, insurers, or any other individual affiliated with the WVHS from any and all civil liability and/or any and all forms of injury which may arise as a result of community service or volunteer work while in and on the grounds of WVHS. *

I agree

I acknowledge that there are many dangers and risks associated with community service/volunteer work at the animal shelter and I am granting that I do hereby release any and all persons affiliated with WVHS from any injuries, whether physically or mentally sustained by me or the individual I have guardianship over. *

I agree

Tetanus Information: I understand that because I, or my child (if applicant is under 18), may handle animals, it is important to discuss being vaccinated against tetanus with my physician. I release WVHS from all responsibility that may occur because of my not pursuing this matter further and I understand whatever decision I make is at my own risk. I have read, understand and agree to the above tetanus information. *

I agree

In the event of an emergency, I hereby give WVHS permission to seek medical attention for myself or my child, if applicant is under 18. *

I agree

I give permission for WVHS to photograph me, or my child (if applicant is under 18) for use in any publication or advertising purposes that WVHS may designate. I acknowledge and understand that as a volunteer of WVHS, I or my child (if applicant is under 18) is not covered by WVHS workers compensation or any other insurance policy for any damages or injuries I, or my child, may sustain during volunteer activities. *

I agree

I understand that WVHS activities may involve strenuous activity. I am in good health and am aware of no physical problem or condition that will limit or interfere with my ability to participate in the activities I have agreed to. I have read and understand this agreement and am of legal age. I am legally competent and am signing this document of my own free will, devoid of any influence of a WVHS staff member. *

I agree

I hereby acknowledge and agree that I am being employed by WVHS as a volunteer in a capacity in which I may have access to confidential information as that term is defined below. *

I agree

For the purposes of this agreement, “confidential information” shall mean that information or material belonging to or specifically designated by WVHS as confidential information which is not generally known by non-WVHS personnel, or which I obtain knowledge and/or access to as a result of my relationship with WVHS. *

I agree

Confidential information shall include, but not be limited to, the following types of information: all WVHS policies, procedures and financial information gained by direct contact with a client or donor, by observation, by telephone or information received while in client, staff, or volunteer contact. *

I agree

Confidential information also includes any information described above which WVHS treats as or designates as confidential information. *

I agree

I agree that I shall not, at any time, reveal, report, publish, disclose, transfer or cause to be revealed, reported, published, disclosed or transferred any confidential information that was gained by direct contact, by observation, by telephone or information overheard, for any purpose except in the course of my work for WVHS. *

I agree

I also agree that no confidential information shall leave WVHS’s offices without the appropriate written approval. *

I agree

I give permission for WVHS to photograph me, or my child (if applicant is under 18) for use in any publication or advertising purposes that WVHS may designate. *

I agree

Upload a photo of your drivers license for our records: *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Signature *