Volunteer Duties

4 SARL Drive, Salem, NH 03079 (603) 890-2166, fax (603) 890-8717

VOLUNTEER DUTIES

We're always looking for more help with any of the activities listed. You can contact the shelter at: SARL PO Box 496, North Salem, NH 03073 (603) 890-2166 Email: info@sarl-nh.org

GENERAL

Assist with Montlhy Open House event (dog & cat shelters are open to public)

Clean up and set up before event
Help answer questions
Show dogs & cats to prospective adoptors
Help keep environment safe and pleasurable

Assist with off-site adoption activities (typically PetCo) - Saturdays & Sundays as needed (approx every three months)

Transport dogs and cats to/from shelter
Transport tables, cages etc and help set-up
Stay at PetCo to show dogs and cats

Assist with off-site Pet Photo events (Pet Photos with Santa, Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny) - seasonal

Help set-up tables and photo environment
Help manage customers and pets
Dress up in the Santa or Easter Bunny costume

Take Polaroid photo of new dogs & cats for posting on Web site – as needed
Restock shelter supplies (paper towels, trash bags, bleach, toilet paper, etc) - as needed (typically weekly)
Post shelter activities (Open House, Fund Raiser, Photos with Santa, etc) in area stores - as needed

DOGS

Play with / train dogs – weekly when available (necessary to maintain dog's social interaction and attitude)
Brush & comb dogs – as needed (necessary to maintain dog's social interaction and keep dog clean)
Transport dogs to/from vets (initial shots and examinations) - as needed during weekdays
Give heartworm pills to dogs - monthly
Give special medications to dogs – when needed
Refill kennel pools - weekly during summer
Refill/clean outside water buckets - when needed
Clean up kennel area for Open House – monthly
Bathe & trim dogs – as needed, infrequent
Pick-up supplies (dog, cat & general) from collection bins and deliver to shelter - weekly
Maintain contact with other area shelters for sharing of overstocked or unusual supplies (bird seed, ferret food, etc)
Evaluate / temperament test incoming dogs (after proper training, apprenticeship and experience) - as needed
Arrange appointments to show dogs to potential adopters (after proper training, apprenticeship and experience) - as needed

CATS

Select days/evenings on volunteer calendar for sign up to clean and feed for the month posted
Sign in the log book on counter and update with current cat information and observations when visiting shelter
Spend quality time petting and giving attention to cats (Important to some new entries who can be very timid and one on one attention helps cat adjust)
Clean cages making sure litter is scooped and blankets are not soiled - daily
Refill large clean litter pail - when needed
Empty soiled litter pail - daily
Clean and refill food and water dishes - daily.
Sweep and make sure Shelter is presentable for visitors - when needed
Dispense medications - when needed.
Brush and cut nails - when needed
Launder and dry soiled towels - when needed.
Transport cats to vet for initial tests, first vet visit or sick visits - when needed (usually weekdays)
Assist with Open House - monthly (Good experience for screening potential adopters and showing cats)
Attend scheduled volunteer meetings - when notified

DOG FEST (fund raiser) - yearly

Attend planning meetings
Solicit donations and perticipation from area businesses
Contact organizations for demonstrations
Help set-up tables, signs, fencing & food at the event
Distribute flyers at are stores (Aminal hospital, pet food stores, dunkin donuts, supermarkets etc)

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