Volunteer Colony Feeder & Monitor Application
I am over 18 Years old
We cannot accept volunteers under 18 for liability reasons so if you are not 18 or over please do not continue.
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I have access to a car and am able to drive in and around Sheffield
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We look after a few colonies all around South Yorks and surrounding areas. You can discuss where you can help with once we know your location better.
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My car insurance covers use for voluntary/charity purposes.
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Standard personal car insurance doesn't always cover. check with your insurance and add on if necessary.
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I can commit to feeding on the agreed schedule.
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It can often be very flexible, but when it has to be done, it has to be done but you can also arrange to swap with someone else if possible.
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Firstname
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Lastname
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City
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phone no
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Email
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Do you have any experience with ferals or community cats and identifying ill or injured cats?
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Are you willing and able to trap a cat needing vet attention or neutering and handle a trap safely?
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It is sometimes working in unusual terrains and areas. Where possible we advise visiting in pairs.
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Is your availability flexible or do you have times that your available ?
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It could be only evenings, or always at weekends, or around school hours. Or as and when. Its good to know
Are you physically able to carry food, traps or cats over rough, uneven or uncertain terrain and working in all weathers outdoors?
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Are you able to store food for the colony at home? (Not essential, but helpful if you can)
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These could be early or late, twice a day if a neuter slot, or emergency if over night.
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Are you currently subject to a disqualification order under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (or equivalent)
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We ask this to help safeguard the cats and people involved in fostering. Your answers are kept confidential, seen only by SAS admin team and used solely to assess fostering suitability. A "yes" to the disqualification question means we're unable to place cats with you; You do not need to disclose spent convictions — see the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 if you're unsure whether yours is spent.
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Do you have any unspent convictions relating to animal welfare or cruelty?
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We ask this to help safeguard the cats and people involved in fostering. Your answers are kept confidential, seen only by [name the people/role], and used solely to assess fostering suitability. a "yes" to the conviction question will be discussed with you directly. You do not need to disclose spent convictions — see the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 if you're unsure whether yours is spent.
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