Volunteer Opportunities

 

OPEN VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: WINTER 2012

Caring volunteers are needed to fill many of our high-demand positions. We ask volun­teers (except for those doing Facility Maintenance, Fostering and Fundraising) to commit to an average of one shift per week or every other week, so please review the shift times and requirements before you apply. We will make every attempt to match volunteers to their areas of interest, however, Individual interviews will ultimately determine which roles are assigned. We appreciate your flexibility in helping us to best serve the animals, the community and to fulfill our mission.

 

ADMINISTATIVE ASSISTANTS:  Volunteers needed to assist with a variety of office duties such as addressing envelopes, data entry, writing thank you notes, copying and filing. Volunteers with strong organizational, computer and office skills encouraged to apply. Shifts: Monday-Friday between 9 am and 5 pm for 2-3 hours.

CAT SOCIALIZATION VOLUNTEERS: Giving cats & kittens time, attention and affection helps them maintain their physical and mental well being and supports adoptions. Must complete Shelter’s cat Socialization Training. Shifts:  Monday- Friday from 11 am – 1pm, 1-3, 3-5 and 5-7 pm; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am -12 pm, 12-2, 2-4 and 4-6 pm.

DOG ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers needed to exercise, socialize and train dogs at the Shelter. Must Complete Shelter’s Dog Enrichment training. Shifts: Daily from 2-4 or 4-6 pm only.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTS: Our beautiful new facility needs a lot of care and ongoing maintenance, such as cleaning floors, changing filters, shoveling snow and minor repairs. Handy volunteers are needed on a semi-regular basis to assist with these duties. Shifts: Schedule varies.

FOSTER VOLUNTEERS: Loving volunteers needed to care for Shelter animals in their homes. Volunteer train­ing and selection of animals for the program will be provided by the Foster Care Coordinator. Time frame: Generally 1 – 8 weeks at a time, depending on the situation. *For more information on fostering, please see the Foster section of this web-site or contact the Foster Care Coordinator at 720-407-5231.

FUNDRAISERS: Volunteers needed to assist with fundraising, marketing, committee work and special events. Strongly prefer those with fundraising and or event planning experience. Shift times: Varies depending on project.

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS: Heath Care Assistants serve in three key roles at the Shelter: Surgery support, meds administration and animal health care. Volunteers with an animal health care, vet tech, nursing or other health care background are strongly preferred, but willing to train those with no experience. Shifts: Daily (including weekends) for early morning, mid-day and afternoon blocks.

LAUNDRY VOLUNTEERS. Taking in nearly 10,000 animals a year makes for a lot of laundry! Volunteers are needed to sort, wash and fold laundry. Shifts: Daily during open Shelter hours.

MORNING KENNEL CLEANERS FOR CATS AND / OR DOGS. Volunteers are needed to assist Shelter Staff with getting the adoption kennels ready before opening each morning. Dog kennel cleaning shifts: Monday – Friday from 8 – 11 am; Sat­urday and Sunday from 7:30 – 10 am. Cat kennel cleaning shifts: Monday – Fri­day from 9 – 11 am; Saturday and Sunday from 8 – 10 am.

PET DEPOT STORE ATTENDANTS: The Pet Depot is looking for individuals who can help operate the pet item and supply store. Volunteers with great people skills are a must. Retail experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are also helpful. Shifts: Friday 1:30 – 4:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am. – 12:30 pm.

“TREAT & SCOOP” SPOT CLEANERS: Clean kennels keep our animals healthy and sup­port adoptions. Volunteers are needed to “spot clean” dog kennels and pass out treats during open hours. Shifts: Daily from 12 – 2, 2 – 4 and 4 – 6 pm.

SERVICE PROJECTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION:

SERVICE PROJECTS: Are you a business or community group looking for a one-day service project or to hold a collection drive?  Please contact our Community and Event Coordinator at 720.407.5216 for details.

COURT-ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE: Are you looking for community service or are you in the Community Works Program? Please contact our Special Services Lead staff at 720.407.5214 for details. If approved, please note you will not be working directly with the animals.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING

FOR

 FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER!

 

 
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