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We can't do it without your help!
Volunteer classes are the second Saturday of each month from
11:00 am to
approximately 12:30. The class is held at the Dog and Cat Shelter.
Please call the Dog and Cat Shelter to sign-up. The class is limited to
15 people.
 It's
as simple as that. Volunteers are the lifeblood of most public service
organizations, and it takes a very special person to offer their time
and devotion to a cause.
For whatever reason you have chosen to offer us your service, we thank
you. You will be making a difference to many dogs and cats and their
owners by helping us provide a safe, clean place for them until they are
returned to or placed in a loving home.
Guidelines for Volunteers
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Volunteers must be at least 16 years of
age (with parental consent if under 18). |
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Shelter Volunteers are under the
direction of the Shelter Staff and manager. If you have any
questions about your job or duties for the day, please refer to
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RULES FOR VOLUNTEERING
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Confidentiality- IN order for people in
the community to feel comfortable reporting cases of abuse or
neglect, to adopt or surrender a pet, the Dog and Cat Shelter
adheres to a strict policy of confidentiality. If you are privy to
information about an adoption or surrender, euthanasia, or other
shelter activities dealing with animal placement or care, under no
circumstances should you discuss this outside of the shelter. |
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Wear
sturdy shoes that are either waterproof or that will dry easily.
Shoes need to have a no-slip sole. NO sandals or shoes that expose
the foot below the ankle. |
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Wear a
shirt that provides your shoulders wit some protection. Tank tops
or spaghetti straps expose your shoulder to claws!
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No shorts or skirts-long pants are
needed to protect legs. |
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No dangling jewelry (necklaces bracelets
or long earrings). If you have medical alert jewelry please tuck it
inside your shirt when possible. |
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If you have long hair you may find it
easier to keep it tied back. |
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You may
not wear clothing with suggestive or offensive messages.
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Badges are available for you at the
front desk. Please wear them when you are volunteering. |
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Pleas us
the time cards and time clock to record the hours you work. There
are grants available to shelters to match volunteer hours.
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No running or shouting in the shelter. |
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Avoid large arm movements and sudden
movements, they may startle the animals. |
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You cannot
bring family or friends to "hang out" while you volunteer.
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Report all injuries-no matter how
insignificant you may feel it is, to a staff member immediately. |
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Unless
specifically instructed to do so, please do not enter the stray or
isolation unites of the shelter. |
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Do not stand or congregate behind,
beside or in front of the front desk. The staff have duties they
need to perform and we would rather use your valuable time with
socialization or other duties. |
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Volunteer Duties to
Choose From
There are many ways for you to help The
Dog and Cat Shelter provide a clean, safe home for animals that are
waiting for their owners to claim them, or who are looking for a new
family. You many choose to volunteer for any or all of the
following:
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Socialization
of Animals
Duties will include handling of dogs and
cats who have been evaluated by staff members and found to be fit
for adoption, including walking with a leash, teaching basic
commands, and possibly fostering animals, under the supervision of
Shelter Staff.
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Fundraising
and Special Events
The Board of Directors holds various fundraising activities, and
we do need volunteers to staff these events. In the past we have
raised money with auctions, "Pet-O-Ween",
the "Doggy Dash" foot race. Upcoming events include a golf
tournament, and seasonal mailings to solicit funds for operations.
Your duties here may include working on a mailing list, manning
entry booths; selling or soliciting donated goods for auctions,
publicity, etc.
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