What Do We Ask of
Our Volunteers?
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A serious concern for animal welfare and enjoyment of working with animals & people.
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A strong understanding and support of our philosophies & polices.
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Being honest with yourself & us concerning your needs & wishes.
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And last but most important, a deep love of animals.
What will you receive in return?
- A feeling of responsibility and accomplishment in contributing to the welfare of animals
- Fun interaction with our cats & dogs
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Interested in volunteering?
We have many areas in which your expertise
and compassion can help
 Our Volunteers are indispensable.
Since 1993 they have made The Florida Humane Society a safe, clean & loving Haven for thousands of animals in need. By lending their time, energy & talents, they have made a difference by finding loving homes for cats & dogs that would otherwise be left to fend for themselves. Volunteering at The Florida Humane Society is ="FONT-FAMILY: verdana"> f the most rewarding experiences =-2>
If you are at least 18 years old & have a compassion for animals, you could make a difference in a cat or dogs life and feel the reward of their love in return. Won't you help us, help the animals?
We need Volunteers to help with the following:
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Pet Escorts
Volunteers to escort potential new owners through the dog kennels and cattery at both the Shelter & the Boca Raton PETsMART. They introduce pets to new owners and help them get acquainted at the shelter and off-site locations.
Adoption Counselor
Like Pet Escorts, these volunteers assist potential adopters with selecting and socializing pets suitable to their lifestyle. They are further trained to approve adoptions and complete necessary paperwork at the shelter and at off-site adoption events.
Adoption Follow-Up Program
Homebound volunteers, or those unable to get to the shelter ="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Cuddlers, Walkers, and Groomers
Dog-walk & Cat-cuddle. This program provides volunteers with the opportunity to allow our animals to put their best paw forward when being considered for adoption. Dogs are exercised and cats and dogs are brushed, groomed and bathed.
Shelter & Adoption Center Maintenance
This group of volunteers assist the Shelter staff & the Boca Raton Point PETsMART Adoption Center in the cleaning of the animal cages, kennels and general work areas. Additional tasks involve cleaning and filling litter pans, laundering of towels and rugs used by the animals, emptying trash containers, and washing animal feed and water bowls.
Grounds Maintenance
These volunteers assist in mowing and watering the lawn, weeding and tending to the plants in an effort to maintain our clean & inviting Shelter.
Administrative/Office Assistance
As with any organization, we are frequently backlogged with paper work, mailings, phone calls and general office projects. Volunteers in this category avail themselves to whatever the current needs are.
Special Events
We frequently place tables or booths at various community functions. The distribution of literature, possible adoption of animals and general community relations require committed volunteers, usually taking 2 to 3 hour shifts, scheduled advance.
Speakers Bureau
Elicit support of The Florida Humane Society, our messages and mission by speaking to groups, clubs, organizations, and businesses about us. Acting as a Spokes person in media appearances & represent the Florida Humane Society with integrity & professionalism.
Fundraising
As with any non-profit organization, we rely ="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-FAMILY: verdana">grant writing & "chairing" events such as: Fashion shows, auctions, raffles, etc. Your experience here could be invaluable to The Florida Humane Society.
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CAT HELPERS
We need
adult volunteers to help with the cats mornings & evenings at the new PETsMART
4151 Turtle Creek Dr.,
Coral Springs. If you'd like to volunteer, please call: 954-570-7678
DOG
FOSTER HOMES
We urgently need foster homes for our dogs.
Please call
754-367-0355
if you could help, or have any questions regarding our foster care program.
Below is a Volunteer Application.
Volunteer Application
click here
We hope you will join us in keeping
The Florida Humane Society
please call
(954) 570-7678
or
contact us by email at
FloridaHumane@aol.com |
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