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Animal Photography Volunteer Position |
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Major Objective
Obtain
high-quality digital photographs of adoptable animals to attract
potential adopters and enhance the appearance of the Adoptable Animals
section of the Larimer Humane Society website.
Duties
- Use a digital camera to take high quality photographs of adoptable animals that do not have a picture in the database
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Assist staff in updating the adoptable animal binder with photos of
animals that are available but not currently housed in adoptions
because of space restrictions
- Retake current photos that are of poorer quality as directed by the Evaluation Coordinator
- Accurately load all photos into the database
- Follow the Larimer Humane Society’s animal handling and cleaning protocols
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Notify the Evaluation Coordinator of any health and/or behavioral
issues noted during interaction with the adoptable animals
Limitations
Photography volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
Training
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation
- Complete Volunteer Profile
- Interview with Evaluation Coordinator
- Attend LHS 101
- Attend a WAGS training
- Learn how to use ChamCam and operate shelter camera
Commitment
We
ask that Photography Volunteers commit 2 hours a week. It is preferred
that volunteers are available for mid-morning hours but scheduling is
flexible.
Volunteer Profile
Dedicated
individuals with digital photography and computer knowledge. Previous
animal handling experience is preferred. Must be willing to handle
dogs, cats, and small mammals. Volunteers must be able to follow
instructions given by the Animal Care Coordinators. Ideal for people
who are interested in animal handling and photography experience.
Patience and a positive attitude are a must.
Volunteer Benefits
- Opportunity to interact with and enrich the lives of shelter animals on a regular basis
- Help animals get adopted quicker
- Great photography experience for students or hobbyists
- Improve patience and tolerance by working with wiggly and active animals
- Exposure to many types and breeds of animals
Supervision
Direct
supervision by Evaluation Coordinator; indirect supervision by Foster
Care Coordinator and Adoptions and Enrichment Coordinator.
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Adoption Assistant Volunteer Description |
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Major Objective
Work
closely with potential adopters and client service staff to help
facilitate the adoption process. Participate in keeping the shelter
environment clean, safe and as comfortable as possible for the animals
in our care. To promote the successful integration of adopted animals
into new homes.
Duties
- Greet clients interested in adopting
- Assist clients with filling out necessary pre-adoption paperwork
- Escort clients through adoptable animal rooms
- Answer client questions about adoption process and animals available for adoption
- Facilitate visits with adoptable animals and clients
- Ensure appropriate match between client and animal
- Educate clients about services LHS offers after adoption
- Maintain sanitary kennel environment by practicing and promoting good disease control.
Training
Assisting with adoption follow-ups
- Attend Volunteer Orientation
- Complete volunteer profile
- Interview with Client Services representative
- Attend LHS 101 training class
- Attend LHS Adoption Assistant Training and pass Animal Handling Certification
- Attend two mentor shifts
- Attend continual on the job training provided by Society staff and experienced volunteers
Commitment
Adoption
Assistant Volunteers must commit to at least one two hour shift per
week for a minimum of six months. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Volunteer Profile
Dedicated
individual with strong desire to make good matches between clients and
animals. Must use professional and safe animal handling skills. No
allergies to animals or chemicals. Must be emotionally equipped to
handle overcrowded conditions and long-term residents. Volunteer must
be open to on the job training. An individual with the ability to multi
task, and some knowledge of animal behavior preferred.
Volunteer Benefits
- Helping homeless animals find their forever homes
- Animal handling training
- Gain knowledge and exposure to different types and breeds of animals
- Knowledge of shelter procedures and operations
- Help facilitate the human animal bond
- Receive information on the latest trends in animal training and tools
- Learn information that will improve your relationship with your own companion animals.
Supervision
Direct
supervision by Client Service Supervisors, Adoptions and Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinators and in-direct supervision by Client Services Staff
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Animal Behavior and Enrichment Volunteer Description |
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Major Objective
Provide
sheltered animals with mental and physical stimulation and basic
behavior training. Assist the Larimer Humane Society staff with the
implementation of enrichment opportunities for sheltered animals. Teach
and reinforce positive behavior to adoptable animals in order to make
them more desirable companions. Directly contribute to helping animals
get homes and stay in those homes.
Duties
- Socialize, exercise, and train adoptable animals
- Produce, clean, and distribute beds and toys to sheltered animals
- Accurately and positively represent the Larimer Humane Society’s views on animal welfare issues
- Promote Society fundraising events, activities, and programs
Training
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation
- Complete Volunteer Profile
- Interview with Adoptions and Enrichment Coordinator
- Attend LHS 101 Training Class
- Attend WAGS animal handling training class
- Attend ongoing training as scheduled
Commitment
Behavior and Enrichment Volunteers must commit to 2 hours per week. Volunteers ages 10 to 15 are welcome to volunteer with a parent or relative (that is 18 or older) as part of our Partner Up Program. Volunteers 16 years or older can volunteer without a partner.
Volunteer Profile
Volunteers
must have a strong desire to improve the lives of sheltered animals.
Must have had some type of animal handling experience. Must be patient
and understanding with people and animals. Must be willing to get
dirty. Must have no allergies to animals or chemicals. Must be able to
form a strong, temporary bond with an animal and be able to work
independently on helping to acclimate it to unusual sounds, smells and
styles of interaction. Must be emotionally equipped to handle crowded
conditions and long-term residents. Must have a desire to learn and be
open to on the job training.
Volunteer Benefits
- Wags, licks, purrs and big happy smiles
- Behavior and training experience
- Exposure to many different types and breeds of animals
- Enrich the lives of animals
- Direct contribution to increasing the number of adoptable animals
Supervision
Direct supervision by Evaluations and Enrichment Coordinators
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Community Outreach Volunteer Description |
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Major Objective
Positively
and knowledgeably increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of LHS programs and services. Increase visibility of adoption
animals, thereby increasing adoptions and reducing euthanasia.
Duties
- Staff information and retail booth at community events, festivals, fundraisers and other off-site locations.
- Accept responsibility for booth materials and retail merchandise
- Present a professional and positive image of the shelter to the community.
- Provide general society information to the public and adoption counseling to potential adopters.
- Accurately and positively represent the shelters views on animal welfare issues
- Promote Society fundraising events, activities and programs
- Sell retail merchandise and record information correctly. Cash handling.
Training
Please note: all these steps are mandatory, with no exceptions
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation and complete a Volunteer Profile
- Interview with Marketing and Outreach Manager
- Attend LHS 101 Training Class
- Attend Community Outreach Training
- Attend WAGS Animal Handling Training Class
Commitment
Community
Outreach Volunteers must commitment to an average of two to four hours
of booth time per month (outside of training time). Must be available
weekends, have own transportation and be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Volunteer Profile
Outgoing
personality, good communication skills, deep commitment to animal
welfare and ability to speak assertively and professionally. Interested
in learning all aspects of shelter services, safe animal handling
skills and desire to work with the public to increase awareness and
understanding. Cash handling and sales experience helpful.
Volunteer Benefits
- Purrs and tail wags!
- Public speaking and client service experience
- Knowledge of shelter procedures and operations and educating our community about them
- Attend fun events and meet new people
- Rewarding experience of matching homeless animals with loving families
Supervision
Direct supervision by the Marketing and Community Outreach Manager
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Development Volunteer Position Description |
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Major Objective
Assist fun and friendly Larimer Humane Society development staff with important day to day operations.
Duties
- Data entry
- Write thank-you notes to donors
- Label and sort material for bulk mailings
- Photo-copy documents
- Meter/stamp postcards and envelopes
- Assist in the facilitation of fundraising events (creative input appreciated)
Training
- Attend a Volunteer Orientation
- Complete Volunteer Profile
- Interview with Development staff person
- Attend LHS 101
- Program training with the development team
Commitment
We ask that Development Volunteers commit to at least one hour of service per week and are at least 18 years of age or older.
Volunteer Profile
Detail-oriented,
professional, quick-learning individual. Legible hand-writing. Basic
knowledge of office machinery and personal computers a plus.
Willingness to perform repetitive tasks and work closely with
Development staff.
Volunteer Benefits
- Play crucial role in raising money to care for the animals
- Clerical experience
- Experience handling money
- Computer experience
- Flexible scheduling and duties
- Low-stress, clean working environment
- Great “secondary” program
- Fun experience in event planning and facilitation
Supervision
Direct supervision by Development staff
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Evaluation Coordinator Asst. Volunteer Description |
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Major Objective
Assist shelter staff with the assessment of adoptable animals to
improve their integration into new homes. Participate in keeping the
shelter environment clean, safe and as comfortable as possible for the
animals in our care.
Duties
- Perform Meet your Match Canine-Ality, Puppy-Ality and Feline-Ality assessments on adoptable animals
- Clean and sanitize evaluation rooms and training center following use
- Take digital photos of adoptable animals
- Complete kennel inventory
- Notify the staff of any health and/or behavioral issues noted during interaction with the adoptable animals
- Follow the Larimer Humane Society’s safe animal handling guidelines
- General office duties and other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Limitations
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older and have animal handling experience.
Training
- Attend Volunteer Orientation
- Complete volunteer profile
- Interview with Evaluation Coordinators
- Attend LHS 101 training class
- Attend WAGS Training and pass Animal Handling Certification
- Attend Meet Your Match Trainings
Commitment
Evaluation Coordinator (EC) Assistant Volunteers must commit to at
least one two hour shift per week for a minimum of six months.
Volunteer Profile
Dedicated individuals with previous animal handling experience.
Behavior and/or training experience is preferred. Must be willing to
handle dogs, cats, and small mammals and must not have any allergies to
animals. Volunteers must be able to follow instructions given by their
supervisor(s). Must be emotionally equipped to handle crowded
conditions and long-term residents. Must have a desire to learn and be
open to on the job training.
Volunteer Benefits
- Opportunity to interact with and enrich the lives of shelter animals on a regular basis
- Improve the relationship between animals and new adopters
- Animal handling training
- Gain knowledge and exposure to different types and breeds of animals
Supervision
Direct supervision by Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinators
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