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6 people are interested
Volunteer at the Allegany Co. Animal Shelter & Give the Animals the Gift of Your Time!
ORGANIZATION: Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
With funding problems and overpopulation, the Allegany County Animal Shelter faces challenges every day. You can help by volunteering to work at the shelter in your spare time. Our volunteers are one of our most important assets and they do an amazing job helping us help the animals.
Volunteers help in almost every capacity of our operation. Feel free to call the shelter or drop by, and ask to speak to our shelter manager. We will be happy to answer all your questions about volunteering at the shelter. You will be required to fill out an application - available at the shelter or online at www.alleganyanimalshelter.com.
Volunteer Requirements
There is no age requirement to volunteer at the shelter. However, anyone under the age of 18 must have signed parental permission. The shelter does allow junior volunteers (13 and under) to assist their parents in a variety of volunteer opportunities. All volunteers, regardless of age, are required to attend an orientation which covers the shelter’s policies.
More opportunities with Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Allegany County Animal Shelter Management Foundation
Location:
P.O. Box 566, 716 Furnace Street, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502, US
Mission Statement
The Allegany County Animal Shelter serves as a "Shelter of Hope" for the lost, abandoned, and homeless animals of Allegany County. We strive to expand and strengthen our leadership in animal care, humane education, and progressive animal welfare programs and to find common-sense solutions for animal-related problems in our community.
Description
The Allegany County Animal Shelter serves as the municipal shelter for Allegany County and is located at 716 Furnace Street in Cumberland. For many years, the shelter served as the final destination for nearly 85% of the animals that entered it. In late 2010, a group of passionate citizens led the charge to change the nature of the shelter with a goal of doing as much as possible for every animal, every day. It was the first step on the journey to becoming A Shelter of Hope.
As part of the new philosophy, the shelter is transitioning into an expanded role as a community service organization, providing information and resources to those with animal issues that wish to keep their pets and a safe haven for those who are unable to. Our expanding programs and services are designed to address the needs of all animals -- and to provide support, education, and assistance for all the people that care about them. Most of all, we work every day to reflect the incredible passion of the many animal lovers in our community.
Our efforts on behalf of the animals would not be possible without you. Your donations allow us to continue to expand our services as we develop new ideas to help our animal friends. Your gift of volunteer hours makes the labor light and the work go farther. Together we are building a more humane and caring community for all we serve - both animal and humans.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
716 Furnace StreetCumberland, MD 21502
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Office Reception
- Event Planning / Management
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible