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Volunteer Forum November 22, 2010

Volunteer Forum November 22, 2010. Presented by the Executive Board of P.A.W.S. 510 N.E. MLK Blvd, directly across from the southern end of the Oregon convention center .

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Volunteer Forum November 22, 2010

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  1. Volunteer Forum November 22, 2010 Presented by the Executive Board of P.A.W.S.

  2. 510 N.E. MLK Blvd, directly across from the southern end of the Oregon convention center Mission: To create an adoption agency that leaves behind the old ways of shelters through socialization and enrichment of all their animals to make them family ready. Also giving access to spay and neuter services. All animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped and temperament tested to assure that they are good candidates for adoption Volunteer areas Opening and closing cleaning duties Dog walking program Administrative, outreach, events, retail http://pixieproject.org/

  3. Volunteer opportunities Building fences Fundraising events http://www.fencesforfido.org/ The Mission of this organization is to build fences for dogs that are left chained up all day

  4. Mission: To educate the community and participate in conservation efforts Volunteer Opportunities Zoo Guides program Zoo Ambassador program Internships Short term volunteering (events) *Requirements for working with animals in a zoo* http://www.oregonzoo.org/Volunteer/index.htm

  5. Volunteer Opportunities Caring for orphan animals Animal releases Caring for facility animals Educating the public Helping in clinic Mission:To help wildlife in need and educate the public http://www.awildfound.org/

  6. Volunteer Opportunities • Agility Ring Crew Event Coordinators • Caregivers Foster homes http://www.animalaidpdx.org/

  7. Adult Volunteers: *Commit 12 hours a month/6 months. *Dog walkers have 1 shift/week. *Attend Volunteer Orientation last Sunday of the month. *Must fill out application and pass background check. *Contact Kim Hudson (503-285-7722 x. 204) http://www.oregonhumane.org

  8. “Volunteering for CAT is the most rewarding experience I’ve had. I always leave the shelter after volunteering with a huge smile on my face. I highly recommend volunteering to anyone!” Lynn H., Volunteer Volunteers: *8 hour per month commitment for at least 6 months (some volunteer positions require a regular, consistent schedule; others do not) *Complete a volunteer application *Attend a two-hour orientation *Volunteers are interviewed prior to placement Areas to Volunteer: CAT Food Bank, Playhouse, Adoption Counselor, Caregiver (Fostering), Event ambassador. 14175 SW Galbreath Drive. Sherwood, OR 97140. (503) 925-8903. contactus@catadoptionteam.org

  9. FIDO has opportunities to Volunteer with their Ani-Meals program. Ani-Meals prepares and delivers companion animal food to the elderly community, in conjunction with Meals-On-Wheels. *Become a “foster parent” for the dog shelter.*Volunteer at the dog shelter.*Volunteer to help with FIDO events & activities – *AniMeals, Dog Food Bank, etc. FIDO-Clackamas.org(503)-432-6951 kathylylefido@hotmail.com

  10. The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon is a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program for feral and stray cats living in Oregon. This is a great way to get hands on experience with surgery in a clinical environment. • General Volunteer Positions • Clinic volunteers • Data entry (Access database) • Event help - Furball • Outreach volunteers (distributing flyers, newsletters, donation canisters, etc., to area businesses) • Phone volunteers, including screening cats • Portland Mailings • Scheduling volunteers for clinics • Trap Depots www.feralcats.com Caitlin Traxler503-797-2606 Ext. 101

  11. The Audubon Society of Portland is one of the Pacific Northwest's leading conservation organizations, offering a wide range of natural history and environmental activities to members, the community, and especially volunteers. • Weekly & Routine Volunteer Opportunities • Audubon Docents- greet visitors, answer natural history questions, assist with bird identification • Clerical and Data Entry- help with membership and center data • Conservation Activists- help with conservation campaigns • Nature Store- interact with public in the nature store • Receptionists- represent Audubon to callers and visitors • Sanctuary Restoration and Trail Maintenance- keep the trail system and sanctuary healthy • Sanctuary Tour Guides- volunteers who share our sanctuary with school groups • Wildlife Care Center- work in the care center to treat and nurture injured wildlife www.audubonportland.org Deanna Sawtelle 503-292-1021

  12. Mission: To help homeless and low-income people to keep their companion or service pets healthy and fed. • Volunteer Opportunities: • Assist with Clinics working with animals and people • Assist in preparing for animal clinics • Fundraisers • Donations Pickup • Animal Transport • Marketing/Newsletter Production • Office Support/Data Entry www.portlandanimalwelfareteam.org Fill out volunteer app on site

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