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6 people are interested
Pet Food Pantry Food Drive Host
ORGANIZATION: St. Augustine Humane Society
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6 people are interested
PET FOOD DRIVE HOST DESCRIPTION
Our Pet Food Pantry plays an important role in ensuring that pet owners who are experiencing financial hardships are able to keep their pets instead of relinquishing them to shelters. This is a temporary, need-based program, and participants must show proof of financial hardship in order to enroll. Each recipient will receive a half-month supply of food per visit, for two visits each month. Assistance is limited to six months. The Pet Food Pantry is open every Friday during our normal business hours.
The Pet Food Drive Host will ensure that the Pet Food Pantry has enough pet food to support our community by hosting pet food drives. These can be door-to-door solicitations, or larger pet food drives held in the community. Because we distribute over 1,600 pounds of pet food each month, this is a very important position to ensure the success of this program.
DUTIES
- Host Pet Food Drive in the community
- Ensure that all donated bags are unopened and sealed
- Educate community about the St. Augustine Humane Society's mission
- Help bring in pet food donations
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work alone
- Ability to lift large bags of pet food
- Good communication and listening skills
- Background check and signed waiver
TRAINING
All volunteers are provided with on-the-job training. Volunteers are paired with an experienced volunteer until they are comfortable enough to perform the required tasks on their own. There is always staff on hand volunteers can contact if they have any questions.
ABOUT US
The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership in our community. We offer many important services to help pet parents keep their pets, rather than relinquishing them to animal shelters. Some of the services we offer include our high-volume Spay/Neuter Program, our low-cost Wellness Clinic, positive Dog Training classes, and a Pet Food Pantry. We rely on talented and dedicated volunteers to assist with these programs, and to ensure that all pets and pet parents receive the care and services they need. By offering low-cost veterinary services and serving as a resource center for our community, we are able to provide affordable assistance to all, making our clinic the only one of its kind in St. Johns County.
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About St. Augustine Humane Society
Location:
1665 Old Moultrie Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084, US
Mission Statement
The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership by serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of companion animals in our community. Our programs are designed to strengthen human-pet relationships and reduce the need for pets to enter shelters. Our goal is to ensure all pets have access to quality veterinary care, prevent overpopulation, and prevent animal suffering.
Description
The St. Augustine Humane Society is committed to providing resources that strengthen lifelong human/animal bonds in our community. We strive to eliminate the need for families to relinquish their pets to shelters, enabling pets to live happily and healthfully in their homes.
We address issues pet owners face when struggling to maintain the health of their household pets, including the inability to afford pet food, veterinarian fees, overpopulation due to unsterilized animals, behavioral problems, and a lack of education regarding the complexities of pet ownership.
Our goal is to eliminate the need for families to relinquish their pets to shelters, enabling pets to live happy, healthy lives in their loving homes.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1665 Old Moultrie RdSaint Augustine, FL 32084
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Organization
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14