ORIENTATION CHECKLIST

We want to protect you, the shelter and the town. So please pay close attention to your orientation and initial as we go through each item with you. Please do not hesitate to ask questions…we always value your input!

All Incidents must be reported to the Director or Supervisor on Site. A written report will be required with your signature.______________

Please note that CMCS workers can be dismissed due to consistent tardiness/no show, not wearing appropriate clothing, rule breaking, fowl behavior, etc. This is not an all inclusive list. If a staff member feels your behavior is inappropriate we will discuss it with you as accordingly.

DOGS

CMCS Workers are NOT permitted inside DOG CAGES with DOGS AT ANY TIME______
Blue Door to Playyard must be completely shut when taking dog out______
No outside food or treats to be given______
Do NOT Put fingers/hands inside/under cages at ANYTIME______
Only one Dog out at a time(unless otherwise given permission)______
Permission must be obtained before walking any dog______
Dogs must be walked on leashes while out in front _______
Do not bear hug dogs while walking/playing with them_____
Walker must clean up poop after dog_____
Volunteer must put all dog toys in bucket when done playing outside______
You must stay on Animal Shelter Property with dogs______
Shown how to properly put a dog on leash from cage______
Shown how to properly secure dogs while cleaning cages______
Learned how to clean and disinfect cage back & scoopers disinfected_______
Learned how to clean and disinfect cage front_______
Water buckets must be cleaned/filled/bedding & toys replaced_______
Shown where dog toys & clean bedding are_____
Shown where dirty items go________

CATS

Some cats are temperamental please ask a staff member before handling_______
Please get updated to the cats each time you work: some go on medications and can not be let out or handled_______
Mama cats and her kittens are to only be handled by staff unless you have specific permission______
Permission must be granted by a staff member to let cats out of cages______
No outside food is to be given ______
Shown how to properly secure cats while cleaning cages_________
Learned how to clean and disinfect cage________
Cat bowls, litter boxes and bedding filled replaced or cleaned_______
Shown where cat toys/litter/ clean bedding are______
Shown where dirty items go________

OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE RESPONSIBILTIES

Cleaning dishes__________
Mopping/Sweeping Floors__________
Cleaning Up any leftover dog poop in Play yard or out front_________
Filling Bins________
Moving Carriers to Shed_________
Cleaning Cruiser/Van___________
Folding Laundry/Putting Washer/Dryer on________
Organizing bedding towels etc_______
Emptying garbage/recycling bins__________
Weeding/Lawn work__________
This is not an all inclusive list . There are other items that will need to be done.

Please note that it is at the Discretion of the Director/Supervisor to allow you to socialize with the animals. Please do not consider it your automatic right/privilege to walk dogs, play with cats etc.

Staff/Volunteer Member Conducting Orientation________________________________Date_______
CMCS Worker(Print Name)_____________________________________________Date___________
Branford Animal Shelter
749 East Main St
Branford, CT 06405
203-315-4125
203-315-3851 Fax
animalshelter@branford-ct.gov

COMMUNITY SERVICE APPLICATION Thank You For Choosing to Work With Us!

Name______________________________Date___________________________

Phone____________________Cell/Work________________________________

Email Address______________________Age_______Birthdate______________

AN ADULT MUST ACCOMPANY Community Service Workers under the age of 16

References:

Name_______________________Relationship_____________Phone______________

Name_______________________Relationship_____________Phone______________

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

Name_______________________Relationship______________Phone______________

Name_______________________Relationship______________Phone______________

Hospital Preference________________

Do you have any allergies or other ailments we should be aware of? Y or N

Please Explain if answered Yes ________________________________________________________________________
If you have any allergies to animals, we request that you do your community service elsewhere! Unfortunately we may need you to work with all the creatures in the facility and we do not want to risk your health. Thank you for understanding!

IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION DURING ORIENTATION YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE! IT IS A PRIVILEGE FOR YOU TO BE ALLOWED TO WORK HERE, NOT A RIGHT! PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT NOT CLEANING CAGES PROPERLY IS A REASON FOR DISMISSAL! WE NEED COMPLETE COMPLIANCE TO ENSURE OUR ANIMALS ARE KEPT SAFE!

Understanding Our CMCS Workers

Do you have any pets or have you in the past?_____________________________

Have you volunteered/worked anywhere before/if so where?______________________

What areas of work interest you?
Walking Dogs -- Cleaning -- Socializing with cats -- Bathing Dogs -- Fundraising

Other__________________________________________________________________

What do you hope to gain from doing community service here?_________________________________

Do you have any special skills or job training that would be useful as a CMCS worker? Some examples: Computer Training, Painting, Animal Behaviorist, etc _
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What crime have you commited that you are doing community service for?( Please note that saying the court is making you, is not an answer) If you do not give complete answers on this application, you will be dismissed from orientation._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you ever been convicted of a crime/felony? Y or N
Explain_________________________________________________________________

CODE OF CONDUCT

CMCS WORKERS RESPONSIBILITIES

Just as in any normal operating business, we need scheduling, evaluating and consistent training of our CMCS workers. Some of your responsibilities include:

Community service workers are required to do one day every weekend and BE AT THE FACILITY NO LATER THAN 8:30 am. If there is any reason you cannot be at the shelter one day on the weekend you need to get approval from the Director first. Any tardiness or missed day will result in your termination rights to complete community service at this facility.

Community Service are expected to be at the facility every time they are to work by 8:30 am. The only exception will be given by the Director and you will need to prove you are at work/school at that time.

Scheduling Yourself A week or More in Advance-That way we can count on your help! (Please note we reserve the right to determine CMCS hours and shelter needs)

YOU MUST CALL IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE A PERSONAL REASON FOR NOT COMING IN. MORE THAN 4 CALL OUTS WILL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR COMMUNITY SERVICE RIGHTS!

Wearing Appropriate Clothing-No Graffiti shirts/fowl language attire. You should wear clean jeans/shorts and sneakers or any rubber soled closed toe shoes. Shorts/Skorts/Ripped/ Graffiti pants/jeans are not acceptable)

Code of Conduct: We are in a Public Town Facility. You are representing the Town, The Director and The Staff. We expect that you will act in a responsible manner, treat everyone equally& fairly, work as a team, communicate successfully and always feel free to ask questions or provide feedback. We also expect that you will treat the Shelter Animals with all the same respect you would treat the staff and Volunteers with.

We reserve the right to terminate your CMCS Privileges should you not conduct yourself in a reasonable manner.

CMCS Signature_________________________________Date_______________________

Guardian Signature__________________________________Date_______________________