Volunteer with Paw In Hand Project via VolunteerLocal

Providing safe, temporary pet care for people escaping crisis in Greater Cincinnati.

Complete this application to become a Paw Care Family.

We understand this is a detailed application. If you're interested in fostering but still have questions, please go ahead and fill out the form. If you don’t have enough time to complete everything right now, just fill out the required sections, and we can gather the rest of the information later.

What's your email address?

Your email address:

Your information

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.

Date of application

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)

First name *

Last name *

Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890

Profile Picture

What is your occupation? *

Do you have a driver's license? *

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal case more serious than a minor traffic violation? If yes, specify date, charge, place and action taken. *

What interests you about volunteering with our agency? *

How much time per week or month are you looking to commit to this role? *

What are your interests and skills? *

What is your birthdate? *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)

Please list all family members in your household and their ages: *

Do you own or rent your home? *

If you rent, are you allowed to foster in your home? *

What type of home do you live in? *

Do you have home owner's or renter's insurance? *

Please check below if any of these have occurred for you or any adult in your household: *

Do you have any pets? *

If you have a pet(s), what is the name, kind, breed, and age? *

Are they spayed/neutered? *

Is your pet good with: *

Tell us anything else you think we should know about you. We always like to hear fun facts about our volunteers!

Check here if you have more than 3 pets. I understand I will be asked to provide additional information about the pets. *

Where do your pets primarily live? *

Why do you want to foster an animal? *

What are you willing/able to foster: *

Are you presently fostering? *

What behavior/potty training issues are you not willing to take? *

What is your level of comfort administering medication to animals? *

Is your yard fenced? (This is not a requirement) *

If your yard is not fenced in, how will you keep the dog in the yard? *

Do you have a pool? *

Please list any requests or considerations that need to be taken before placing a foster pet in your home. *

Please list 3 personal references and their contact information (phone and email). Do not include any immediate family members as a reference. *

Veterinarian Name and Contact Information: *

May we contact your veterinarian for records? *

I hereby consent to the release of any record of criminal convictions by any law-enforcement agency to The Paw In Hand Project. *

I agree to a home inspection as part of the application process *

I also consent to a background driving check for the purposes of establishing safe transportation for the animals. *

I understand the above questions and authorize The Paw In Hand Project to review and verify all statements contained in this application. I understand that if there was a misrepresentation of the facts, it will result in denial of the application. *

By signing this application, I am stating that the above mentioned is true. Please type your name and the date as your digital signature: *

Liability Waiver
By participating in Paw in Hand Project volunteer activities, including meeting clients, transporting animals, taking photos, or similar tasks, I understand that there are risks. These may include injuries from animals, accidents during travel or transport, damage to personal property, or other unexpected situations. I voluntarily accept these risks.

I confirm that I (and my child, if applicable) am physically and mentally able to safely take part in these activities.

In exchange for being allowed to participate, I release Paw in Hand Project and its staff, volunteers, and representatives from any claims related to injuries, property damage, or other losses that may happen during my involvement, except in cases of intentional wrongdoing or gross negligence.

I agree to take responsibility for any claims or costs that result from my own actions or the actions of any animal I handle or transport.

I understand that photos or videos may be taken during activities and give permission for Paw in Hand Project to use them in promotions or related materials without compensation.

By typing my name below, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to this waiver.

Liability Waiver signature *

Confidentiality Agreement
Everyone working with the agency is responsible for protecting all confidential client and agency information. This includes any information that can identify a client, such as their contact details, medical or behavior history, legal records, conversations, or financial information. It also includes private agency information like staff personal details and internal business records.

By signing below, I understand and agree that:

1.I will keep all client and agency information private and secure.

2. I will only access or share confidential information as needed to perform my assigned duties and only with people who are authorized to receive it.

3. I will not discuss confidential information outside the workplace or with anyone who doesn’t need to know it.

4. I understand certain information (such as medical, psychiatric, or substance-related records) is especially protected by law.

5. My responsibility to protect confidentiality continues even after I stop working or volunteering with the agency.

6. If I violate this policy, the agency may take disciplinary or legal action as needed.

By typing my name below, I confirm that I have read and agree to these terms.

Confidentiality Agreement signature *

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