Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance! Wishbone partners with the Allegan County Animal Shelter and operates the Wishbone House in Douglas. Please fill out this form to begin the process of becoming a Wishbone volunteer (for either location, or both!)

Please note, volunteers under 18 years old must have a legal guardian's supervision while volunteering. 

If you’re interested in fostering, you can learn more here: https://wishbonepetrescue.org/help/foster-program/ 

Questions? Concerns? Not seeing an opportunity you should be able to sign up for? Email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@wishbonepetrescue.org or text/call them at (269) 895-9537.

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Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). One of the fields below is a file upload/attachment, the file size must be less than 10MB.
First Name *
Last Name *
Pronouns
Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890
SMS/text messaging: By providing your mobile number and checking the box below, Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance will be allowed to send you SMS (text) messages relating to their volunteer activities. To opt-out, reply STOP to any SMS message OR return to this form and uncheck the box.
What is your preferred contact method? *
When is your birthday? *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
Which volunteer opportunities are you interested in? *















What is your address? *
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State *
ZIP Code *
Emergency Contact (Please provide name, relationship to you, and best phone number to reach them) *
How did you hear of us? *










Other (please specify) *
Are you applying to volunteer to complete community service hours? *
How many hours do you need to complete? *
Is your community service required through school, court-mandated, or other? *
If other, please describe. *
References: Please list three references, including name, relationship to you, and phone number. *
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Note: No applicant will be denied a volunteer opportunity solely on the grounds of a conviction of a criminal offense. *
Please describe. *
Have you in the last 10 years been convicted of a felony (excluding any sealed of expunged convictions)? *
Please describe the offense. *
Please list any languages you speak or read other than English:
Are you currently employed? *
Have you volunteered for Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and/or the Allegan Shelter before? *
Please list any physical restrictions that might affect your ability as a volunteer:
If you would like, please share any interests, hobbies, talents, education, work/other experience that may be relevant, or anything else you’d like us to know about you!

Waiver

1. I understand that I may be handling animals while providing my volunteer services for Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance, the Allegan County Animal Shelter and other participating partners and, therefore, there exists a risk for personal injury. On behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executor, I release, discharge, indemnity and hold harmless Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter, and their agents, servants and employees from any and all claims, causes of action or demands of any nature or cause connected with my volunteer contract. This could include any costs, attorney's fees and court costs incurred by Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter in connection with my volunteer services based on damages or injuries, which I may incur in any way while volunteering. Such damages are not limited to but may include animal bites, accidents, injuries and personal property damage. 2. I agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter harmless for any and all damage to my personal property while providing my services on a voluntary basis to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter, its agents, servants and employees. 3. I understand that public relations is an important aspect of volunteer work at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance. I, therefore, agree on behalf of myself, my heirs, personal representatives and executors to Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and its agents to use any photographs, video or film taken of me for use in public relations efforts. 4. I understand that Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter do not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of injury, illness, death or damage to my property. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter beyond what may be offered freely by Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter in the event of such injury or medical expense incurred by me. 5. Additionally, I agree to the following: a) My role is as a volunteer and, as such, I will receive no financial compensation or reimbursement for services rendered; b) I have (or will) complete(d) the required training and been made aware of the assigned duties; c) I will bring to the attention of Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter staff any information or questions that arise regarding my duties and responsibilities; d) I recognize that any and all information shared with me as part of my duties as a volunteer is confidential and shall not be divulged to unauthorized individuals, agencies or organizations; e) I will not copy, transcribe, record or memorize confidential information in any manner, nor disclose or use such information for any purpose other than for the limited purpose of providing the assigned services at Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance and the Allegan County Animal Shelter. I have read and fully understand the terms and conditions of this volunteer agreement and I willingly comply with all of its conditions: