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Are you interested in helping homeless animals? Do
you like to walk dogs, cuddle cats, or bathe puppies?
If you are looking for a truly rewarding volunteer experience
that will make you AND some very deserving pets feel
good, then we have just the opportunity you've been
looking for- become a volunteer at Stephen Memorial
Animal Shelter!
To become a SMAS volunteer, you will need to attend
a volunteer orientation session. Orientation sessions
will be held the 1st Wed. of every month at 5:30 pm
at the shelter.
At orientation, you will learn about our Shelter and
the various volunteer opportunities available. You will
also be given an opportunity to fill out a volunteer
application at that time. Volunteers ages 13 years and
under must attend an orientation with an adult parent
or guardian and have the direct supervision of that
adult parent or guardian at all times when volunteering.
Volunteers ages 14-18 years may attend orientation on
their own and volunteer on their own but need parental/guardian
authorization to do so.
Volunteer Positions Available:
· Dog Walker/Socializer: Walk adoptable
shelter dogs on the community bike path or just play
in the yard. Provide much needed individual attention
to the dogs.
· Dog Kennel Assistant: Assist shelter
staff in cleaning the dog kennels and feeding and watering
the adoptable shelter dogs and puppies. Must be available
Tues.-Sat. from 9 AM - 11 AM or 4PM - 5PM ( 2PM - 3PM
Sat.)
· Cat Room Assistant: Assist shelter staff
in cleaning the cat condos and feeding and watering
the adoptable shelter cats and kittens. Must be available
Tues.- Sat. from 9 AM - 11 AM or 4PM - 5PM ( 2PM - 3PM
Sat.)
· Cat Cuddler: Spend one on one time with
the cats and kittens available for adoption. Brushing,
cuddling and playing with the felines is required.
· Dog Walker/Socializer: Walk adoptable
shelter dogs on the community bike path or just play
in the yard. Provide much needed individual attention
to the dogs.
· Dog Bathing/Medical Assistant: Spend
some time bathing and brushing adoptable shelter dogs
and puppies. You will also assist shelter staff as needed
while they perform routine medical testing or vaccinations
on shelter dogs and/or cats.
· Pet Picture Takers: Take photos of adoptable
cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs using the shelter's
digital camera. The photos are used on the Petfinder
website and the Channel 12 cable ads. A team of two
volunteers is ideal.
· Clerical: Assist shelter staff in compiling
and updating adoption folders for each adoptable shelter
pet. Writing thank you cards and computer input are
also included in this much needed position!
· Pet Visits to Care Centers: Take shelter
pets to visit local care centers. This is a day brightener
for the residents, pets, and volunteers!
· Pet Poster Delivery: Every two weeks,
pick up pet posters with pictures of available adoptable
shelter dogs and cats and deliver them to local merchants
for display.
· Donation Canister Monitor: Place the
shelter's four donation canisters in local area businesses,
rotating them every week or two. The canisters help
raise both funds and awareness of the Shelter.
· Humane Educators: Stephen Memorial Animal
Shelter will be developing humane education programs
to present to schools and community groups. We are looking
for people who enjoy speaking and are interested in
sharing information on topics including the importance
of spaying and neutering, responsible pet care, and
dog bite prevention.
· Special Events Help: Volunteers are
needed to help with regular events including: Gourmet
Double Chocolate Caramel Apple production and sales
in February, the Summer Paw-ty in June, MADWAG (Mahaska
Annual Dog Walk and Games) in September, and the Lighted
Christmas Parade living window in December.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please
send an email to Val Boyer, the Volunteer Coordinator,
at smasvolcoor@mahaska.org.
We look forward to meeting you!
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