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45 people are interested
Make magic happen! Volunteer with animals.
ORGANIZATION: Palm Springs Animal Shelter
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45 people are interested
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter welcomes volunteers with varied expertise and experience. We are looking for volunteers who are committed, caring, and who would like to truly make a difference in the lives of the animals in our care.
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter needs volunteers in the areas listed below:
- Dog Socializer & Handler - Walk our dogs and socialize them.
- Cat Socializer- Socialize, groom and interact with cats.
- Customer Service & Data Entry - We have a variety of customer service roles, from greeting, answering phones, and data entry.
- Facilities Assistant- Assist the Facility Manager with cleaning, organizing, washing dishes and laundry and keeping the shelter looking beautiful.
- Outreach & Events - the Palm Springs Animal Shelter has events of all sizes, from Adoption Events to major Fundraising Events. To join the volunteer program and find the right assignment for you, please start by submitting an application at www.psanimalshelter.org or emailing volunteer@psanimalshelter.org.
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About Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Location:
4575 E. Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs, CA 92264, US
Mission Statement
Volunteer at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter for the animals! Palm Springs Animals Shelter is a No-Kill shelter. Our goal is to make sure that each animal that leaves our shelter is much better off than when it arrived. We ensure that each animals' medical needs are attended to, that it is nourished, and has playtime and/or walk time each day. Behavioral or socialization needs are addressed through volunteer-run TLC programs. For volunteers who wish to work with people rather than directly with animals, we have opportunities for events, tour guides, concierge, adoption specialists, and administrators. Join us to help ensure that all the animals at our shelter receive the best care possible.
Description
For twenty years Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter Foundation has successfully managed the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Volunteers are an essential resource for the shelter, working in almost every aspect of shelter operations from medical, operational, administrative, behavior, transportation, events, and more. Volunteers can work directly with animals, learning skills to properly support the animals in our care. They can also volunteer in people-centric roles, working as adoption counselors, events coordinators, gardening and grounds-keeping, and much more.
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is a municipal shelter serving the city of Palm Springs, not a private rescue. Therefore, we do not have the option to close our doors when we are full. The Palm Springs Animal Shelter does not euthanize animals for space or length of stay, so we are continuously challenged to place our animals in homes as quickly as possible. All volunteer opportunities at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter help us to fulfill our goal of supporting the animals during their stay and finding homes for our animals. We couldn't operate the shelter without the assistance of our volunteers - we have immense appreciation of our volunteer community. Please join us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4575 E. Mesquite Ave.Palm Springs, CA 92264
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Photography
- Animal Care / Handling
- Basic Computer Skills
- Sewing
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Time Commitment varies by assignment - shifts are typically 2 hours, although some are 3 hours, we typically ask for at least one shift per week.