volunteer application

Volunteer Sign-Up

The Chloe Sanctuary is seeking volunteers to serve our community. Fill in the information below to indicate how you would like to become involved.

Join our effort to save suffering parrots and cockatoos. Help our mission take wing.

By filling out this form you agree that you are applying for a volunteer position at The Chloe Sanctuary for Parrots and Cockatoos and will abide by its rules and regulations. These rules help to insure the safety of both the caretaker and the parrots in their care.

* First Name

* Last Name

* Address 1

Address 2

* City

* State

* Postal Code

* Phone

* Email Address

* Best Time to Contact

* Have you previously done volunteer work for this organization?

Yes

No

* Where did you find out about this opportunity?

* What days of the week are you consistently available?

* What areas of work would you be interested in (check all that apply)?

Comments/Additional Information

* Do you have children or other companion animals? If so please list the ages of your children and the age and breeds/species of your pets.

* Which type of home do you have?

House

Apartment

Condo/Townhome

* Do you need approval of a HOA or landlord to foster a parrot?

Yes

No

* How many people live in your home?

* Is your home smoke free?

Yes

No

* Do you use non-stick cookware, have non-stick appliances such as a self-cleaning oven?

Yes

No

* Are you willing to clear your home permanently of all non-stick cookware, small appliances, and also disable the self-cleaning feature of your oven? Will you allow a home inspection that includes this check?

Yes

No

* Where would you put a new bird's cage? Explain your answer in detail providing the reasons for this placement, too.

* Does anyone in your home have asthma? If yes, please explain.

* How many hours a day is someone in the home? Please detail the hours between 6 am. and 9 p.m. that someone is usually in the home.

* Please identify who will be the primary caregiver. Does the primary caregiver have experience with parrots? If YES, please explain in detail.

* Do you presently have other birds living in your home? If YES, please list what kind of birds you have.

* Have you had a bird in the past, but no longer have? If YES, explain how the relationship ended.

* Have you had other companion animals in the past? Where are they now?

* Are you aware that exotic birds require a great deal of care, are time consuming, and proper care and maintenance may be expensive? Are you prepared for the responsibility and expense?

Yes

No

I need more information, please

* Are you aware that the bird you foster could have habits such as screaming, biting, plucking, destructiveness?

Yes

No

* Is everyone in your household willing to accept a foster bird and the problems that this might entail? May we contact each member to confirm their level of understanding?

Yes

No

* What species of bird do you want to foster? Explain your reason for wanting this species of bird.

* What kind of traits are you looking for in a bird?

* Do you plan on breeding?

Yes

No

* Do you plan on maintaining clipped wings or allow your bird to free flight?

Clipped wings

Free flight

* How many hours a day do you plan on spending undivided attention with your fostered bird? Also, please explain how you plan to spend this time with the bird.

* It is not uncommon that a bird will bond with only one member of your home, and show aggression toward other members of your home. Would this pose a problem in your home? Please explain you're your answer and describe how you would handle this problem.

* Please describe, to the best of your present knowledge and experience, what you would do if the bird continued to show undesirable habits.

* Under what conditions would you consider no longer fostering a bird? Please explain.

* Who can care for the bird in the event that you go on vacation or need to leave for emergency reasons? It is very important for this person to form a relationship with the bird so that your bird is comfortable in your absence. Please describe what provisions you have, or will make, to provide proper care for the bird in your absence

* Are you willing to agree that you will give us 30 day notice if you decide that you can no longer foster a bird? Of course, we would do everything in our power to place the bird as soon as possible but it often takes time.

Yes

No

* Do you understand that we are a bird rescue and sanctuary? We find people for birds and not birds for people.

Yes

No

* Have you read Dr. Metz's "A Parrot Bill of Rights?"

Yes

No

Please send me a free copy

* If you have read it are you willing to accept it as your guide to caring for a parrot or cockatoo?

Yes

No

I have not read it yet

* Are you willing to attend our free classes in order to prepare for fostering or adopting a bird? These classes are Behavior Training and Basic Bird Care.

Yes

No

* Additional Comments:

* Indicates Response Required