VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Do you have time to share?

Do you have your own transportation and time to share? We need you!

SpokAnimal volunteers represent us at special events and fundraisers.
They work directly with the animals in the shelter or behind the scenes -
do you have grant writing skills or other special talent? Come join us! We'd love to have you!

WE NEED YOU!!!!
Volunteer TODAY!

Click here for a Volunteer Application

Click here for Volunteer Orientation info

Click here for dates for upcoming volunteer orientations.

Bridgette Bossio - Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
outreach@spokanimal.org ~ 509/534-8133 X209

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER

You must be 15 years of age or have a parent/guardian accompany you at all times to become a volunteer. All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application. You must attend a short orientation where you will be given detailed information about our shelter and volunteer program. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the program (s) in which you would like to participate. At the time of the orientation, each new volunteer is asked to pay a one-time fee of $15.00-junior or $25.00 adult. This fee covers your SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. T-shirt and helps defray the cost of our insurance to have you here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Foster Care
Care for shelter animals in your own home. These animals are future adoption candidates that are too young or ill at the time of receipt for adoption. If the pet is sick, SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. provides all medication. All pets will be booked out on the computer and returned to the shelter with the paperwork at the end of foster care. If the animal is not returned you will be charged an adoption fee.

Cat Cage Sanitation
Maintain a healthy and sanitary environment for the cats. This job includes assisting in cleaning litter pans, thoroughly disinfecting cages and feeding. It is also important to take time to hold, brush and play with the cats for socialization.

Kennel Care
Assist potential adopters, exercise dogs and puppies, wash food and water dishes, clean kennels and scrub kennel fencing, help with feeding, watering and basic grooming as needed. Dogs must be walked on a leash and kept under control with no jumping, running or digging. Dogs must always be cleaned up after when outside.

Pet of the Week
These pets are taken to receiving for grooming, training and socialization. A pet report is filled out and placed on the kennel with important information learned while "working" with the animal.

Adoption Counselor
Match animals with adopters who are looking for a particular breed or bred mix, personality traits, specific size, age, or sex. Inform adopters about both the good and negative traits of particular breeds. Share resource materials with adopters on breed and behavior. Question potential owners on lifestyle to assist in making that perfect match.

Off Site Adoptions
Assist adopters with choosing a pet, fill out adoption paperwork and license applications. If working a retail store, volunteers must follow those establishments' policies at all times.

Special Events
Represent SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. at community events and fundraisers. The variety of tasks at each event includes, but is not limited to: planning, phone calls, mailings, set-up, teardown, and evaluation. Assist with one event or several throughout the year.

Office Assistant
Assist with mailings, sorting clerical duties, computer work, data entry, answering phones, copying, stocking forms and supplies, etc. Maintenance Inside and outside maintenance includes, but is not limited to: emptying wastebaskets, washing walls and windows, organize recycling projects, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, mowing lawns, plant care and maintaining parking lots.

Committee Assignments
Assist with one of the many committees. Some are Special Events, Marketing, and Maintenance.

Shelter Dog Training
Make shelter dogs more adoptable by teaching them skills such as basic commands, politeness, walking on a leash, confidence, etc. (Additional training provided).

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