DISASTER ANIMAL RESPONDER — VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM

KINSHIP CIRCLE DISASTER ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (KC-DART) activates for animals in natural and human-made disasters. We work in agreement with emergency agencies and NGOs to implement an animal disaster plan, following FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS). Please read volunteer requirements below and fill out our registration form.

TO DEPLOY AS AN DISASTER ANIMAL RESPONDER WITH KINSHIP CIRCLE, YOU AGREE TO:
1)  Complete/submit this form. You may not deploy unless registered with Kinship Circle.

2)  Follow FEMA Incident Command System as set forth by Kinship Circle and associated agencies.

3)  Be 21 years of age with a U.S. driver’s license. International driver’s license required for deployment abroad.

4)  Independently undergo disaster response training and certification.
      MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO DEPLOY WITH KINSHIP CIRCLE:
      a) FEMA Independent Study Program
          • IS-100.b (ICS 100) Introduction to Incident Command System
          • IS-200.b (ICS 200) Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
          • IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), Intro
          • IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction

      b) Disaster Animal Response Training
          • Links to on-site training workshops nationwide

5)  Be a self-sustaining volunteer who pays for the following deployment costs — unless individually sponsored by       Kinship Circle under special, pre-negotiated circumstances.**
      • Travel expenses, including airfare and travel from airport to disaster site (i.e., train, bus, cab).
      • Lodging on the ground — only if Kinship Circle has been unable to secure an affordable volunteer base.
      • Long distance phone/communication bills.
      • Food and personal sustenance.
      • NOTE: Kinship Circle DOES cover most volunteer lodging; disaster-site vehicle rental as needed abroad; some
         international phone use via a team rental phone; situational emergency costs on ground.

**Kinship Circle is a network of independently trained volunteers that works on a collaborative basis, calling upon its disaster responders for input on the ground and remotely. While we offer a more hands-on disaster rescue experience — we are minimally funded and cannot cover most volunteer deployment costs. This must be accepted prior to any deployment.
Failure to comply with requirements on this form may result in termination as a Kinship Circle volunteer.