ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BARK BUDDIES
Dogs in the shelter need friends 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. Aside from exercising,
bark buddies perform a lot of customer service as they assist
potential adopters. The work can be very hot, dirty, and physical,
but it is very rewarding when you see a dog go to their forever
home! Shifts are available Monday thru Sunday, only during
our hours of operation. All shifts are a minimum of three
hours and volunteers must donate eight hours per month.
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,
spot clean cages, and help potential adopters select a new
family member. Shifts are available Monday thru Sunday, only
during our hours of operation. All shifts are a minimum of
three hours and volunteers must donate eight hours per month.
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,
and animals of families in crisis are just some of the pets
who thrive in the homes of foster care volunteers. Foster
parents' animals at home must be spayed or neutered. Foster
parents' must be wiling to transport the animal to the shelter
for any medical treatment. Volunteers may choose which type
of animals they would like to foster in their home.
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. This is a great opportunity
for those who are not emotionally or physically able to volunteer
in our shelter. Shifts are available Monday thru Friday, 9-5pm
on an as needed basis. Intermediate computer skills are highly
desirable.
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 help solicit donations needed for the special
event, raise community awareness, help develop and/or distribute
promotional materials. At an event, volunteers greet guests,
take photographs, sell tickets, serve as ambassadors, set-up,
clean-up……All Party Animals must be flexible when
they volunteer for an event as jobs will be announced the
day of the event. Party Animals are required to 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 pick up
and deliver food containers of pet food to the elderly on
a monthly basis. Volunteers must purchase a background check
and have a good driving record as you will be visiting seniors'
homes. Also, you must enjoy spending time with senior citizens.
Willingness to transport seniors' animals to our medical clinics
is helpful as well.
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, brain-injured patients, and senior citizens in facilities
that have contracts with our organization. Volunteers must
be willing to purchase a background check. All pets must first
pass a physical and behavioral evaluation to be considered
for the Pet Visitation Program. For safety reasons, pets must
be at least 18 months old and spayed or neutered. Each PVP
Team is required to make a minimum of two visits per month.
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