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20 people are interested
Dog Days of Summer Dog Wash to help protect K9s
ORGANIZATION: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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20 people are interested
Help protect a police dog by assisting Vested Interest in K9s on Sunday, August 23, 2015 (event time: 10am-2pm). Our non-profit seeks volunteers to help share in our mission of vesting police dogs with bullet and stab protective vests. Volunteer opportunity for Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is at the venue: Essex Park Nursing Home & Rehab. in Beverly, MA.
Volunteers will work with our event coordinator to help setup our display, pass out information, encourage folks to join our mission and offer a variety of products (tee shirts, tank tops, car magnets, calendars and stuffed K9 dogs), as well as breaking down the display. Interact with pets and pet owners onsite. EVENT is RAIN OR SHINE.
To apply for this volunteer oppourtunity: PLEASE COMPLETE our ONLINE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION at www.vik9s.org under "HOW TO HELP" and "VOLUNTEER NOW". After processing, we will contact you with further information.
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and we rely on their assistance to help spread the word about outfitting the working dogs with vests.
We vest dogs in Mass and throughout the United States. Visit our website: www.vik9s.org for company and event details.
More opportunities with Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
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About Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Location:
PO BOX 9, EAST TAUNTON, MA 02718, US
Mission Statement
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of Law Enforcement and related agencies throughout the country.
Description
Since 2009, our organization has donated:
- More than 4,481 K9 ballistic vests
- 1,800 K9 opioid reversal NARCAN Kits
- More than $218,000 of K9 medical insurance premiums through our Healthcare for K9 Heroes program
- Over $93,000 in K9 medical first aid kits
- Three Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicles custom fitted for a K9 Unit valued at over $50,000 each
- One Advanced Canine Medical Trainer (K9 Diesel) a full-body state-of-the-art skills trainer for canine first responders that simulates active breathing, audio queues and over 28 different features and medical intervention sites at $62,000
All of our programs are made possible with funds raised through contributions, grants and fundraising events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Essex Park Nursing Home and Rehabilitiion Center265 Essex StreetBeverly, MA 01915
DATE POSTED
July 29, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- flexible, 8:30-12:30, or full event hours
- Volunteer application required and phone interview.