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SCRC Volunteer Program & Community Service Projects
Volunteer Orientation:
Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 10 AM
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10 AM
No sign up necessary. PLEASE arrive on time.
Our Volunteers
Second Chance Rescue Center animals need volunteers to spend a little one on one time with them. This helps maintain and improve their social skills, provides daily exercise, opportunity for dogs to relieve themselves outside, and assistance to staff by learning more about the pets that are available for adoption.
Volunteer Program
Second Chance Rescue Center depends heavily on the success of their Volunteer Program. Our Small Staff Cares for more than 200 animals a day. Volunteers play an important role in reducing the animals’ stress level while in the shelter environment. Note: for those interested in group service projects, under the age of 18, and for those seeking a short-term volunteer opportunity, please see our Community Service flyer.
Volunteer Program Requirements:
Desire to support animal care, ability to assess animal needs and knowledge of adoption process Commitment to a minimum of one year volunteering at SCRC with a minimum of 3 hours per month Attend a volunteer orientation held the 1st Saturday of each month and view the orientation video Minimum of 18 years of age 14-17 year olds have the opportunity to volunteer if they are accompanied by a parent, and attend the orientation class. Note if under 18 you must have a parent accompany you at all times. Volunteers 18 years of age or greater must be able to work independently and effectively communicate with the staff and public, some positions require the physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
Volunteering at Second Chance Rescue Center allows you to meet new people with similar interests, acquire volunteer experience for future endeavors, enhance the quality of life for the pets in our center, network for the animals awaiting adoption and overall make a difference for the homeless animals in our community.
Volunteer Positions:
Adoption Support*: greet customers, direct adopters through the facility, share information about animals, help customers take pets out of the kennel, work from start to finish as a team with the staff in order to find the best possible match for center pets.
Canine Companion: if you have energy and a good pair of sneakers, this dog exercise program is for you. Just come out to the center when your schedule allows, walk dogs, play frisbee in the yard or soak up the sun in on a quiet bench with a canine companion.
Feline Companion: if you enjoy working with cats and kittens, this cat socialization program is for you. Take a cat out of a kennel (one at a time) where they are able to stretch, scratch a post, explore and play.
Fundraising and Special Events: represent SCRC at fundraisers and special events that bring awareness to the center which in turn helps our animals find forever homes.
Animal Ambassador: pick up pets at SCRC and take them to Petco, Petsmart & special events. You’ll promote the animals, explain the adoption process and market SCRC to the public.
Headstart Dog Training Specialist*: work with dogs who exhibit behavior challenges or do not show well in their kennel. Up to 3 dogs at a time benefit from specially trained volunteers who teach them basic obedience using positive reinforcement and treats. SCRC Groomer*: center pets often need grooming to make them more appealing to potential adopters, volunteers can help by bathing and brushing cats & dogs.
Foster Care*: some animals are too young, sick or unsocial to go up for adoption right away, they need temporary care in a foster home & you can help.
*Denotes positions that require additional training, contact the Director of Volunteers & Special Events for details.
SCRC Community Service Projects
A SCRC Community Service Project is perfect for groups, children under the age of 18, and individuals seeking a short term volunteer opportunity. Some project ideas include:
Hold a fundraiser to benefit SCRC!
Financial donations allow us to use your donation where it is needed most. Whether it is to provide emergency medical treatment to an injured animal, buy supplies for managing our facility, or purchase food & vaccinations for daily pet care. Some groups have held book and bake sales, car washes, carnivals, and talent shows, but the possibilities are endless. Be creative and be certain to let us know the who, what, where and when for your event by contacting the Director of Volunteers & Special Events.
Organize a supply drive!
SCRC is always in need of supplies used for animal care, facility cleaning and office operations. View our SCRC Wish List for ideas on what to collect. From pet food to laundry detergent and even copy paper, the basic essentials help us run the facility on a daily basis.
Make blankets to keep cats or dogs cozy!
Cut out a piece of double-sided fleece that is 24 inches square for cats & kittens or 48 inches square for puppies. Cut 1 inch strips of fringe on 4 sides, stack the two squares of fleece and sew the edges or tie the fringe.
Make toys to entertain cats & kittens!
Decorate empty plastic eggs or ping pong balls with permanent makers. These simple rolling toys are popular entertainment for center cats & kitten.
Make chew toys for the small animals!
Take empty toilet paper tubes or cut up empty paper towel or wrapping paper tubes, then stuff them with Timothy Hay (found at pet stores). Our rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters enjoy these tasty chewing toys/treats.
Go green, recycle things in your home! Organize a newspaper drive. Newspapers are used to line the bottom of animal cages. Please remove glossy circulars and stack the newspapers neatly in paper grocery bags. Please do not shred newspaper. Collect shredded office paper, which is used to make puppy and small animal cages more comfortable. (Please note that we can’t use cross-cut shredded paper, only the kind with larger strips). Keep clean plastic shopping bags to be used by our dog walkers for cleanup outdoors. Recycle your aluminum cans and bring them to the center. We have a recycling company who picks up the cans from a designated kennel in our parking lot and all the money from recycling goes to SCRC pets. Bring us your old blankets and towels. We can put them to use for cat beds, grooming and cleaning up after shelter animals. Any donated items can be brought to the customer service counter during regular business hours; no appointment is necessary. Groups doing a community service project for SCRC are welcome to schedule a tour at the time they deliver donations. Tours last approximately one hour. Contact the Director of Volunteers & Special Events to schedule a tour! Foster Applications (complete and drop off at SCRC):
SCRC Foster Application
SCRC Large Scale Rescue Application
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