VOLUNTEER

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 one o f the most rewarding experiences one could experience.

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:

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 on a regular basis, can work with our Telephone Adoption Follow-up Program, to determine if both pets and adopters are living well together.

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 on contributions and the support of our surrounding communities. To that end, we are especially interested in those with experience in grant writing & "chairing" events such as: Fashion shows, auctions, raffles, etc. Your experience here could be invaluable to The Florida Humane Society.

Thank you!

A serious concern for animal welfare and enjoyment of working with animals & people.

A strong understanding and support of our philosophies & polices.

Being honest with yourself & us concerning your needs & wishes.

And last but most important, a deep love of animals.

What will you receive in return?