Animals in Distress Volunteer Orientation

Who:
All interested volunteers who are able and willing to make a consistant commitment. Parents must accompany children to the orientation. Children 8 years and older may volunteer, and children under the age of 16 must volunteer with an adult (parent or guardian). Adults supervising child volunteers must supervise a maximum of two children per adult and be in close proximity to the children at all times. Children are encouraged to volunteer in such areas as fundraising, cat kennel cleaning, cat kennel socializing, and yard work. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to volunteer in the dog kennel, which includes walking dogs.

Orientation:
Orientation generally lasts one hour. Please be prepared to sign paperwork. Also, please bring your calendar so that you are prepared to sign up on the Volunteer Calendar. Also, kindly note that working in either the cat or dog kennels will require additional training sessions. To volunteer in either kennel, you should be able to attend multiple Monday night training/socializing sessions at the shelter.

Community services, school projects, scout projects, etc.:
These categories of activity must be done through fundraising, special projects, etc., and are not part of volunteer activities as defined within the volunteer program. Those interested in these categories should submit a written description of their project ideas, schedule for completion of tasks, and all other paperwork, and then their request will be discussed by the appropriate personnel and a decision made about the project.

RSVP:
Please RSVP by the Monday prior to the orientation date. Call the kennel at 610-966-9383, select mailbox #8 (it is not announced, just hit "8" when the message begins). Leave your name, number and the names of any children and adults that you are bringing with you. Or you may email us at aidpa@enter.net.