- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Love Animals, Nature & Community? Animal Sanctuary Needs Your Help
ORGANIZATION: Hearts For Animals Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
We are a non-profit organization looking for volunteers to help with the duties on the ranch. We are a 501c3 Organization most funding comes directly from us (my husband and I) with occasional donations from visitors of the ranch.
Trucks are helpful! Cleaning up area and clearing pastures from the overgrowth of weeds that choke out the good grass Helping with some dump runs, clearing areas for the animals Repairing fencing - checking for holes throughout pastures. fix roofs on tack and feed rooms - re-building sheds/shelters for animals Cleaning and refilling water troughs-
Grant research and writing, social media, marketing, fundraising, PR all needed!
We have alot of material to work with that could be used for creating garden art, animal structures, musical instruments, and art projects using recycled materials.
Grooming and feeding animals (individuals for these duties must have experience with large animals and be 100% able to follow rules regarding handling of all animals. Knowledge of hoof trimming/cleaning a plus. Walking/Exercising dogs - Experience required! (Must have gentle yet firm demeanor and physical strength)
We are currently working on programs for people in need of healing for varies conditions - Health, Stress, Emotional Distress, Grief, PTSD, Bullying, Autism, Fear, etc.
If you have a heart for that type of work please share. We also need help with fundraising, grant writing, website design, marketing and PR.
More opportunities with Hearts For Animals Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hearts For Animals Inc.
Location:
PO BOX 221, United States, LAIE, HI 96717, US
Mission Statement
We are a voice for animals and children, those who can't speak for themselves! Official home of the Healing Herd..
We offer mentoring programs for kids in our communities providing a safe place to explore the beauty of a giving and receiving the unconditional love and respect through the animals. They will learn how to care for the animals, communicate compassionately while experiencing the gift of taking on and enjoying responsibility
Sessions with the "Healing Herd" for people addressing grief, bullying, illness, emotional distress, anxiety, fear and other challenges in life. Although we do not set a fee for these sessions, we gratefully accept donations or love offerings. Give what you are able to give, be it financial support, volunteering time, food for the animals, vet fees, farrier fees etc.
We are implementing programs this summer that will include character building, fitness, art, music, animal care, landscaping and farming.
Description
Hearts For Animals Wellness Center is a place for healing both humans and animals. We have several animals we have rehabilitated over the years and some who were raised from birth.
The H.F.A.I. Story:
Our Founder JoAnn Chisholm-Dueno began her journey with Foster Care at the age of 15 when volunteering for Lakeside Treatment Center, in Rhode Island. Lakeside served as a "home" for several children who were removed from their family situation due to parental abuse, neglect etc. and were at high risk. If they didn't fit into the traditional foster care scenario they were brought there. Ages 5-12 years.
JoAnn found that bringing the kids outdoors, introducing them to the wonders of nature was much more beneficial than sitting inside playing games or watching TV. Introducing animals into the equation created a safe environment for the children to love and care for another being without the fear of rejection, ridicule or physical harm. It is a beautiful thing to witness the healing that occurs when we just step aside and allow our animals to do their "work".
In 2005, JoAnn was certified as a Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Hawaii. Now called CASA.
"Every year more than half a million abused and neglected children are in need of safe, permanent, nurturing homes. That's where CASA steps in. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was created in 1977 to make sure the abuse and neglect these children originally suffered at home doesn't continue as abuse and neglect at the hands of the system. As trained advocates, CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The result is that a child is placed into a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive. It is the CASA vision to provide a volunteer for each and every abused and neglected child who needs one."
The mission of CASA is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for children to provide each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home. http://www.nationalcasa.org
Frustrated by the limitations in helping more children, and animals, JoAnn founded, Hearts for Animals Wellness Center.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
55-080 Kamehameha HwyLaie, HI 96762
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2016
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Animal Therapy
- Community Outreach
- Animal Care / Handling
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 11
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Hrs or more depending on tasks
- We accept all ages if they have parental consent and supervision. We are not babysitters