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VOLUNTEERING
Do you like animals and like working with animals? Do you enjoy working with people? Do you delight in making a difference? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you'll surely enjoy volunteering with the Friends of the Animal
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS
A serious concern for animal welfare
An enjoyment of working with animals and people
Attendance at orientation and training sessions
A willingness to take direction
An interest in learn
Attending monthly volunteer meetings (not mandatory, but beneficial)
An understanding of the shelter's philosophies and policies
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Working one-on-one with animals at the shelter
Walking, grooming, bathing, socializing, loving
PET PREVIEWS AT PUBLIC LOCATIONS
UPCO, Hy-Vee, PETCO
FUNDRAISING
Cookbook Sales
Annual Garage Sale
Fundraisers through St. Joseph schools
PET OUTREACH
Taking pets to nursing homes and schools
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monthly sponsored Adoption Days
Pet Previews at public locations
OFFICE SUPPORT
Computer work and various office duties
PUBLIC RELATIONS/PROMOTIONS
Assisting the public with adoptions
Media work
Assisting with newsletter preparation
Photographing animals for website and writing animal descriptions
Thank you for your interest in helping the Friends of the Animal Shelter. If you agree with our goals and philosophies, we encourage you to complete the volunteer application. The information will help us help you make a difference in the lives of shelter animals.
To obtain a printable volunteer application, click here.
For questions about volunteering:
Volunteer Contacts:
Lucinda Kerns
lucindak@wildblue.net
Friends of the Shelter
701 Lower Lake Road
St. Joseph, MO 64504
Let us know you're
interested,
come by the Shelter and fill out an
application
or mail one to us.