new volunteer introduction meeting. a little bit about lchs olaf formed in 1960. we have over 50...
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New Volunteer Introduction Meeting
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A Little Bit About LCHS
Olaf
• Formed in 1960. We have over 50 years of experience in animal welfare.
• Adopt out between 400- 500 homeless animals per year.
• We double that number by providing animal transport (Rescue Rides!) for animals that are at risk of losing their lives due to space.
• We have nearly 400 dedicated Volunteers and Foster Parents… and counting!
• We are the Panhandle’s largest adoption guaranteed organization.
• We are a 501c3 organization that is funded entirely by folks like you!
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Reasons 1, 2, and 3.
Marco
Brownie
Minnie
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Reasons 4, 5, and 6.
Toby
Sparky Tippy
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Reasons 7, 8, 9, and 10.
AmberTom & Jerry
Louie
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And many, many more!
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Minimum Requirements to Volunteer • Be at least 16 years of age
• Can make a commitment of at least 6 months
• Complete at least 10 hours of volunteer service per month to stay active, or 50 hours over 6 months.
• Fiercely dedicated to animal welfare! (That means spay/ neuter too).
• Committed to Customer Service
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Becoming a Volunteer• Attend an Introduction Meeting- Check!
• Attend an Orientation Meeting for your preferred Volunteer role, get your New Volunteer Check List and Volunteer Handbook.
• Attend TWO Shadow Shifts with an experienced LCHS Volunteer in your role
• Take the Volunteer Check-list Quiz online.
• After 90 days of service meet with the Community Engagement Coordinator.
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Volunteer Opportunities with
Variable Hours
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Signature and Fundraising Events• Dog Washes• Kitty Glitter• Rescue Reunion• Friends Fur Life• Fur Ball
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Rescue Rides• Help us SAVE LIVES by driving adoptable animals at risk of being
euthanized to adoption guaranteed shelters!
• Driving times can be anywhere between 4-8 hours depending on the final destination. Stopovers in Tallahassee are required for long trips.
• Common Rescue Ride routes: Douglas, GA to Tampa, FL, or Tallahassee, FL to Largo, FL.
• Must be willing to drive own vehicle. Have valid license and car insurance.
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Temporary Foster Homes• Bringing a homeless cat or dog
into your loving home for about one week to 10 days!
• Help develop your fosters “people skills”
• We provide you with all pet supplies, including: food, bowls, bedding, toys, medication, flea and heartworm preventive.
• 1 for 1: the more Foster homes we have, the more animals we can save.
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Special Skills• Sorry not sweet nunchuck
skills…
• Examples include:
• Photographer• Gardener• Handyman• Writer/ Blogger• Fundraiser/ Grant Writer• Dog Trainers or
behaviorists• Cat behaviorists
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Facility maintenance/ yard work• Help us keep our facilities
beautiful
• Includes:
• Blowing and bagging leaves
• Cleaning crates and kennels
• Cleaning windows, floors, restrooms
• Washing dishes and assisting with laundry
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Service Groups!Groups may choose to:
• Volunteer at a Dog Wash Fundraiser (2nd Saturday of each month between April – October)
• Distribute pet food with our Friends Fur Life Campaign
• Volunteer at Adoption Booths at PetSmart (1st and 3rd Saturday of each month)
• Or do a Day of Service
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Volunteer Opportunities That Keep
Regular Hours
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Kitty Care Volunteers• Located onsite at the LCHS or at PetSmart
• Involves looking after our adoptable cats and kittens
• Duties Include:• Playing with the kitties! (Socialization)• Cleaning litter boxes• Feeding and refreshing water• Brushing and grooming cats• Reporting cat health and behavior
• Shifts are:• Monday- Friday, 9:00am-11:00am,
1:00pm- 3:00pm and 3:00pm- 5:00pm• Saturday and Sunday, Weekly and
flexible when there are onsite events.
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Reception Volunteers• Located onsite at our main office.
• Duties Include:• Answering the phone• Problem solving with customers
when possible• Taking messages for staff when
they are unavailable• Assisting customers with our in-
house cats and kittens• Keeping the common areas of
our facility tidy for guests
• Shifts are: • Monday- Thursday, 10:00am-
1:30pm, and 1:15pm- 5:00pm• Friday- 10:00am- 1:00pm.
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Adoption Booths• 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, from
11:00am to 4:00pm. Located at PetSmart (3220 Capital Circle NE)
• Duties Include:• Showing adoptable dogs around the
store • Caring for and showing our adoptable
cats• Informing guests of our upcoming
events and fundraisers• Teaching guests about our adoption
process
• Shifts are:• 10:30am- 1:30pm, • or 1:15pm- 4:00pm
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Match Maker: Adoption Volunteers
• Shifts are entirely offsite at Adoption Events around Tallahassee!
• Duties Include:• Screening potential adopters, and assisting adopters with our
match making process• Humane Education- teach customers animal care best
practices• Customer Service!
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Foster Parents• Bringing a homeless cat or dog into your
loving home!
• Actively involved in finding your foster its forever home• Providing LCHS with current photos
and descriptions, as well as, attending adoption booths and responding to interested adopters
• Help develop your fosters “people skills”
• We provide you with all pet supplies, including: food, bowls, bedding, toys, medication, flea and heartworm preventive.
• 1 for 1: the more Foster homes we have, the more animals we can save.
Temporary homes, permanent happiness
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What to do next!• Fill out a volunteer application
online or here in our office, if you haven’t already.
• Sign-up for the next Orientation meeting for the volunteer role of your choice.
• Complete TWO Shadow Shifts with an experienced Volunteer.
• Take the Orientation Quiz.
Now that you’re all excited here is…
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Any Questions?
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Thank You!!