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2 people are interested
Humane Educator
ORGANIZATION: Wayside Waifs
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2 people are interested
Now recruiting Humane Educator volunteers to join our team!
Work alongside passionate staff and volunteers at Wayside Waifs, Kansas City’s largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus. In addition to adopting out homeless animals, the shelter has Humane Education programs that exist to improve the quality of life for animals and humans in our community. These quality programs are delivered by Humane Educators and their companion animals. This volunteer opportunity is specifically geared toward individuals who are interested in teaching groups of students in the classroom setting or facilitating tours and service learning programs at the Wayside Waif’s Pet Adoption Campus. This position will teach pet safety, the importance of treating animals humanly and leading service activities that directly benefit the animals. For more information, contact Lauren Stumbo at Lstumbo@waysidewaifs.org
More opportunities with Wayside Waifs
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Wayside Waifs
Location:
3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137, US
Mission Statement
Wayside Waifs is a charitable animal shelter whose purpose is to place adoptable companion animals in responsible homes. To accomplish this, we employ 3 key strategies: Providing temporary shelter for homeless companion animals, Educating the public. and Developing partnerships, collaborations and strategic alliances. Wayside Waifs is committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets. Wayside is the largest pet adoption campus in Kansas City, placing over 5,400 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care. Only animals suffering from significant medical issues or those that pose a danger are humanely euthanized. Wayside Waifs is proud to be a part of Kansas City's no kill community.
Description
Tails are wagging and cats are meowing in excitement over your participation. Volunteers and fosters play a vital role within our organization. Your support directly impacts the quality of life for the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year.
Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old, or between the ages of 13-15 with a parent, and will commit to three months of weekly shifts.
The first step toward becoming a volunteer or foster parent is to sign up for a new volunteer information session. Volunteer sessions are held three to four times a month.
At our information sessions you’ll get a chance to learn more about the programs and services of Wayside Waifs, plus what you can expect as a volunteer. After some Q&A, you can decide if volunteering at Wayside Waifs is the right fit for you. A tour of the shelter is offered as well.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3901 Martha Truman RoadKansas CityKansas City, MO 64137
DATE POSTED
January 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 6-month commitment required
- Ability to lead a minimum of five (5) programs during that time period.