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148 people are interested
Volunteer to Help High-Risk Youth and Homeless Dogs: Become a k9 connection All-Purpose Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: k9 connection
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148 people are interested
What is k9 connection?
k9 connection is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit project rescuing homeless shelter dogs and utilizing them to educate, counsel and inspire at-risk teens in the greater Los Angeles area.
Where can I learn more about k9 connection?
Please visit our website at www.k9connection.org
What is this volunteer opportunity?
Are you interested in joining the ranks of Santa Monica's most popular animal rescue volunteer team as a k9 connection All-Purpose Volunteer ("APV")? All purpose volunteers help provide for every need of the k9 connection program including:
Shelter Support: feeding, cleaning, medicating dogs/cats, maintaining kennels, socializing dogs, etc.
Curriculum Support: Working on projects for use by k9 connection students at class. Such projects may include workbooks, art projects, posters or even just making delicious snacks for students to munch on.
Transport Support: Help transport dogs to and from k9 connection class.
Adoption & Special Event Staffing: Staff monthly k9 connection adoption events and other special functions.
Grassroots Fundraising: Conceive, implement and execute grassroots fundraising efforts such as pledge drives, charity softball games, treasure hunts, parties or any other unique idea that might help support the k9 mission.
Dog Walking: Intermittently schedule walks with k9 connection dogs currently kenneled at shelters, vet offices, foster homes, etc.
For a limited time, k9 connection is accepting applications for a limited number of APV positions. All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Who is k9 connection looking for?
1. Volunteers who can make the commitment to stay involved and maintain a continuous presence supporting the k9 mission;
2. Volunteers who can help support k9 connection with their own individual skills, ideas and energy whenever appropriate.
Please contact us today!
More opportunities with k9 connection
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About k9 connection
Location:
2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018, US
Mission Statement
The k9 connection program provides essential services and supplies so pets of people experiencing homelessness can be healthy, happy and safe through the PETS LANDING PROJECT; and helps disadvantaged youth build life skills through the experience of training and bonding with shelter dogs, in continuation high schools through the k9 ACADEMY.
Description
k9 connection has been a program of The People Concern since 2005.
k9 connection works to optimize and support healthy human animal bonds, by providing services through their two main projects:
* k9 Academy
* Pets’ Landing
When you support k9 connection, you are helping pets of people experiencing homelessness to be healthy, happy and safe through the Pets’ Landing project; and empowering vulnerable youth by engaging them in animal-assisted interventions through k9 connection’s on-site programs (k9 Academy) held at continuation highs schools.
All of the projects and activities that are part of k9 connection are unique and serve dual populations: (1) disadvantaged youth and shelter dogs; and (2) pets of people experiencing homelessness. For the latter, by offering the free clinics, we have also expanded our reach to serve the clients of other social services staff beyond TPC, as well as those individuals living with their pets on the streets.
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1453 16th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404
DATE POSTED
June 9, 2007
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