Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on February 22, 2009 |
o Hours: any night of the week, also need fosters Saturday night until Tuesday morning
o Socialize dogs by bringing them home and having them join your life for a bit
o Tend to feeding, medications if necessary
o Talk about the dogs with friends and public
o Ensure that the dog is wearing the orange adopt me vest when ever in public (helps them to get adopted)
o Take dog on walks for exercise and socialization
o The AAC will provide you with everything for your overnight including food, leash and crate
- must enjoy animals
- no special animal handling skills required
- This is a great family activity, many of our dogs love kids of all ages
 This opportunity is sponsored by: Animal Adoption Center
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Monthly |
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Weekdays |
| Occasional |
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Weekends |
| One-Time |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Families |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Children (5-12) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Court-appointed |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Address:
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175 N. Glenwood Street (PO Box 8532)Jackson, WY 83002(See a map) |
Directions:
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Directly across the street from St. John's Espiscopal church between Gill and Deloney. One block from the town sqaure.
Nearest Bus Stop: Miller Park, 1 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.animaladoptioncenter.org
| Last updated on February 22, 2009 |
Volunteer Reflections
Post Your Own!
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Overall Experience
Deeply fulfilling
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I began volunteering at the A.A.C. in 2004 after having recently undergone several deep, personal losses. The A.A.C. had just opened its old location on Pearl Avenue and volunteering seemed a good way to get my mind off myself. Here were all of these orphaned, bewildered animals rescued from high kill shelters, needing homes and lots of TLC.
I cleaned at "Kitty City", brushed and visited with cats, fostered cats or dogs from time to time, and walked dogs. I discovered an amazing, caring human community of employees and volunteers. It's great to be around such dedicated people. You get to be proactive - even small things make a big difference. They have so many different volunteer needs to be filled.
You may not be able to foster or adopt, due to your housing, or economic situation, or you may not have enough time for a pet. Volunteering can give you a pet connection and the animals benefit too. My housing situation changed and I was able to adopt, so I did. When I look into my pet's beautiful eyes, and think of how narrowly they escaped being euthanized because of this caring and heroic bunch of people, I feel honored to be even a small part of that. and you can too.
posted by lovesanimals on February 1, 2009 |
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