Major Objective

Positively and knowledgeably increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of Larimer Humane Society 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 Humane Education and Community Outreach Coordinator 
• 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 18 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 Humane Education and Community Outreach Coordinator