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12 people are interested
Community Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Verona Street Animal Society
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12 people are interested
SUMMARY
- Works in conjunction with Animal Services representatives to provide information and assistance related to spay-neuter, vaccinations, wellness, and dog license compliance for the city’s underserved residents and their companion animals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and promote the Animal Services Outreach vision to those in our community
- Communicate with a variety of people effectively and without judgment or negativity
- Work effectively as part of a team comprised of other volunteers and /or staff
- Work comfortably in underserved communities
- Tactfully deal with challenging questions or opposing viewpoints from the public
- Share information with individuals about spay and neuter services, vaccinations, wellness, dog licensing, and related topics
- Assist the coordinator in the training and observation of incoming volunteers and neighborhood advocates
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old
EDUCATION, SKILL, EXPERIENCE
- Interest in animal well-being
- Interest in building relationships with individuals in underserved neighborhoods to support healthy choices for their animals
- Understand and appreciate the challenges faced by pet owners in underserved neighborhoods
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable, but not necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Individual will be required to stand, sit, walk and talk regularly
- Be able to occasionally lift supplies and/or equipment of up to 60 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Mostly outdoors- Dress appropriate for all types of weather
- Some indoor activities associated with community events
- Working in groups
- Emotional charged environments
More opportunities with Verona Street Animal Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Verona Street Animal Society
Location:
P.O. Box 22874, Rochester, NY 14692, US
Mission Statement
Animal Services Rochester Animal Services (RAS) is a municipal animal care and control agency dedicated to improving the quality of life and safety for city residents and their animals, the promotion of responsible pet ownership, and the reduction of animal overpopulation to reduce animal suffering and euthanasia. RAS enforces all New York State and City of Rochester ordinances pertaining to animal control. RAS operates an animal shelter for stray, injured, and disowned animals that serves both as an adoption center and as a site for locating lost pets. RAS strives to provide the best possible care for every animal in its charge.
VSAS, Inc. To provide the resources necessary to enable Rochester Animal Services to more effectively serve the public's animal care and control, pet sterilization, and pet adoption interests and, in cooperation with the City of Rochester, to support the mission of Rochester Animal Services.
Description
Rochester Animal Services became a unit of the Rochester Police Department in July 2000 when the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm opted to discontinue the contractual agreement with the City, which had been in place for the previous 18-20 years. In February 2005, Jennifer Brown met with Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Animal Services, to find out what she could do to help the shelter and the animals. Fitzgerald explained the differences between the City's shelter and private not-for-profit shelters and the corresponding challenges and limitations therein. Following that initial meeting, Ms. Brown adopted her husky Nanuk from the shelter and became a volunteer, walking dogs and assisting with special events. Simultaneously, Ms. Brown began the process of forming a separate not-for-profit 501(c)3 group to provide support and resources to the shelter. Small informational meetings began in January 2006 to explain the group's purpose and to recruit members. The Verona Street Animal Society officially formed in May 2006. In September 2006, the VSAS appointed the board of directors and elected its first officers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rochester Animal Services184 Verona StreetRochester, NY 14608
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Animal Care / Handling
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-5 hours / week