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3 people are interested
Help us raise money for shelter dogs and incarcerated youth!
ORGANIZATION: Project POOCH
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3 people are interested
Project POOCH, Inc.(r) provides opportunities for youth in corrections to develop the personal and vocational skills they will need to become responsible, productive members of the community. The program accomplishes this by teaching youth to care for and train shelter dogs for adoption. While the youth re-enter society with newly acquired skills and passions, the dogs find their forever homes and get a second chance at life.
We are hosting our 25th Anniversary Fundraiser (POOCH in the Pub) on July 14th, 2018 at Montgomery Park in Portland. This event will include dinner, presentations, and auctions. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping animals and youth to volunteer at this event. If you have great customer service skills, event coordination experience, or fundraising experience, we would love to hear from you. If you are passionate and hard-working but don't have experience, that's okay too. Please send us your resume and a brief description (it can be informal) about why you are interested in volunteering with Project POOCH.
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About Project POOCH
Location:
543 3rd Street, Suite C-2, P.O. Box 305, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, US
Mission Statement
The Project POOCH MISSION STATEMENT: Project POOCH provides opportunities for youth in corrections to develop the personal and vocational skills they will need to become responsible, productive members of the community. The program accomplishes this by teaching youth to care for and train shelter dogs for adoption.
Description
Project POOCH, Inc., is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization that has successfully paired youths incarcerated at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, Oregon, with homeless shelter dogs since 1993. The youths work with their dogs daily, and practice the principles of positive reinforcement and behavior modification. As the trainers manage their dogs, they learn how to manage their own behavior. They also earn school credits, develop good work habits, and acquire valuable occupational skills. The relationships, emotional support and mutual trust established between the trainers and dogs are pivotal to the success of the program. For some students and dogs, this relationship is a first experience of unconditional love, and it helps them develop the self-confidence and hope they need to build future relationships. Youths are closely monitored. Participants have consistently demonstrated a reduced incidence of aggression toward others during their stay at MacLaren. They also show growth in leadership skills and improvement in their ability to work with others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15800 Boones Ferry RoadSuite A2Lake Oswego, OR 97035
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Multi-Tasking
- Community Outreach
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- We will try to work with your schedule
- Must be available for fundraiser on 7/14/18