Caring For Creatures

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(Please note that volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times unless other arrangements have been made with Caring For Creatures.)

The number of hours a week that I can commit to volunteering are:
 1 - 2 3 - 4 5 - 6 7 - 8
Other:

The days that are most convenient for me to volunteer are:
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

The time of day most convenient for me to volunteer is:
 10am - Noon Noon - 3pm Available for early morning or evening hours to assist with events

I would prefer to work with:
 Dogs Cats Both

Animal Care - DOGS

 Walking/Socializing Baths/Grooming/Nail clipping Washing dishes (10:00am - Noon) Summer Cool-down - filling pools and water buckets (Summer only 1:00pm - 3:00pm) Cleaning inside kennels (8:30am - 10:00am) Transport to/from vet appointments (may include Richmond area)

Animal Care - CATS

 Socializing feral cats Grooming/Nail clipping Washing dishes (11:00am – 1:00pm) Socializing and playing with friendly cats “Adopt-a-Cat-Room” – assist with cleaning tasks Transport to/from vet appointments (may include Richmond area)

Administrative/Other

 Bulk Mailings (usually done on a weekday) Take photographs/videos of animals/facility

Fundraising & Events

 I can help with events. I’m a great organizer and can help with event planning. I can help with adoption outings (such as manning a table at local retailers and events) and spreading the word about Caring For Creatures. I am interested in researching grant opportunities. I love to bake for bake sales. I have seamstress skills - we need help with bandana-making, and cutting and hemming blankets for the dogs.

Animal Adoptions

 Dog Cat Both

 Learn CFC’s adoption process and assist at the sanctuary as an adoption counselor. Assist with offsite adoption events. Prepare “available for adoption” flyers & posters for placement in local businesses or public areas. Become a Canine or Feline “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” – A Big Brother or Big Sister selects one or more of our wonderful animals and focuses their energy on finding the perfect home for this animal or animals.

Adoption-Ready Programs

Work with animals on a one-on-one basis to prepare them for adoption (Caring For Creatures provides general guidelines and training).
 Dogs Cats Both

 FOSTER HOME – if you are interested in becoming a foster parent and working with one of our dogs to help them learn about being in a home environment.

Grounds & Maintenance

 Grass cutting, weed eating, maintaining gardens. Basic carpentry: building tables, porches, shelves, etc. General Fix-it Tasks: repairing fences, gate latches, basic plumbing/electrical & other similar tasks.

Please indicate any other jobs not listed above with which you would like to assist:

Please indicate any skills, areas of experience, or professional expertise you possess which could be helpful and that you are willing to share:

Our volunteers help us continue our mission of providing for the well-being of animals who have been abandoned, neglected, injured, or abused. Without you, we would not exist. A volunteer job is just as important as a paid position. Please call as much in advance as possible and let Caring For Creatures know if you will be unable to work on a scheduled day. We appreciate the time you are volunteering to help these wonderful animals.

Thank You.

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