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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
We invite you to
visit our Orlando and Sanford Shelters as a part of the application
process.We are proud of our facilities and love to
have community members visit!
Hours of Operation at both shelter locations
are:
Monday through Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm and
Sunday, 12:00noon - 4:00pm
We cannot accept court ordered community service.
Thank you for choosing the SPCA of Central Florida
to
Volunteer your Time and Talent!
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- BARK BUDDIES - Even with all the activity
in our shelter, dogs may get bored. They needfriends to talk with
and to take them to the Exercise Yard for a good game of "toss-the-ball-over-and-over-again."
In addition, some dogs need help with their manners, and volunteers
may help teach them basic commands. BARK BUDDIES work hard
and have fun spending time with a variety of dogs, in addition to
helping potential adopters select a new family member.
- KITTY CUDDLERS - Who says cats are independent?
Not us! Cats and kittens need lots of attention to help them adjust
to temporarily living in a shelter. When volunteers hold them, pet
them, play with them and talk with them, it helps the cats put their
best "paw" forward, and it helps potential adopters see
their individual purr-sonalities. As a KITTY CUDDLER, you will
assist with keeping the cats social and help potential adopters select
a new family member.
- FOSTER CARE - Even with
the wonderful shelters at the SPCA of Central Florida, some pets have
special needs that are best met by being cared for in homes of FOSTER
CARE volunteers. Young animals, animals recovering from illness
or surgery, animals needing special training or one-on-one attention,
and animals of families in crisis are just some of the pets who thrive
in the homes of FOSTER CARE volunteers.
Foster
families first attend the Bark Buddies/Kitty Cuddlers training.
To minimize stress on the foster pet and any pets of your own,
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- OFFICE WIZARDS
- Typing and mailing and labeling - OH, MY! Behind the scenes of the
shelter and the medical clinics are volunteers helping staff manage
the information and paperwork needed to support our programs and services.
Hundreds of pieces of information are routinely entered into our database
so we can keep in touch with our supporters. All types of educational
materials need to be photocopied and distributed to adopters on a
regular basis.
Office
Wizards may volunteer on an ongoing basis
Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm,
or just for special projects. Intermediate computer skills are highly
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- PARTY ANIMALS - There's more to managing a
successful fundraising event or a community project than just making
a contribution. Each event, whether large or small, takes months of
planning. PARTY ANIMALS work on developing the concept and
flow of the event, help solicit donations needed for the special event
or community project, raise community awareness, help develop and
distribute promotional materials, take photographs, sell tickets,
serve as ambassadors, set-up, clean-up…….Whew!
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Animals must volunteer for at least 2 events per year. |
- PET FOOD XPRESS - Senior citizens on fixed
incomes are able to feed their companion animals without sacrificing
their personal nutrition because of this program. PFX volunteers either
conduct periodic pet food drives or pick up and deliver food containers
of pet food to the elderly on a monthly basis.
A
good driving record and a willingness to have a Florida Department
of Law Enforcement background check are required for this program
if you will be visiting seniors' homes. |
- PET VISITATION PROGRAM (PVP) - Anyone who
has ever loved a pet knows there is comfort - and even healing power
- that can come from the unconditional love of an animal. As a PVP
TEAM, you and your own family pet will bring joy, education, companionship
and stimulation to people in need. PVP TEAMS routinely visit
sick children and brain-injured patients in a hospital setting, as
well as senior citizens in adult day care and long-term care facilities.
- SPECIALIZED PET VISITATION PROGRAMS - For
experienced PVP Teams, we offer specialized programs like WAGGING
TALES, which focuses on increasing a child's level of confidence
so they can become better readers and our T.E.A.C.H. PROGRAM,
which offers specialized visitation and animal care lessons for at-risk
youth.
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pets must first pass a physical and behavioral evaluation before being
considered for the Pet Visitation Program. For safety reasons, pets
must be at least 18 months old to be considered, and handlers must
be at least 18 years old to participate. All PVP pets must be spayed
or neutered.Each PVP Team is required to make a minimum of two visits
per month and attend a Program meeting each quarter. Additional
training is required! |
- YAPPERS - Are you under
the age of 18 and needing Community Service hours? Our YOUTH ACTION
PROJECTS (YAP) are for you! We have some good ideas from which
you can choose, from visiting the shelter and writing a report about
the animals to conducting a pet food drive in your community.
Volunteer applications may be mailed, dropped off
in person, or faxed to either shelter.
Orlando
Facility
2727 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32839
(Across from new Millenia Mall)
FAX: 407-352-2070 |
Sanford
Facility
2800 County Home Road
Sanford, FL 32772
(Next to Flea World, Highway 17-92)
FAX: 407-323-3792 |
A separate volunteer application
is required for Youth Action Projects.
Visit us online at www.orlandopets.org and complete a YAP APP.
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Would
you like to volunteer...
but don't have the time?
Make a donation instead!
Orlando/Orange
Co.: 2727 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL 32839; PH: 407-351-7722
Seminole Co.: 2800 County Home Rd., Sanford, FL 32773; PH: 407-323-8685
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