Volunteer Mentors
Ongoing position
For some volunteers, the first few times at the shelter can be scary. Volunteers might be afraid they are doing something wrong or getting in the way of the staff or not helping out correctly. Having someone to help them out really makes them more comfortable and more confident in their first return to the shelter! If you are a volunteer that is at MaxFund frequently and you feel comfortable "mentoring" the newer volunteers, please contact Matt Adams. Volunteer mentors will receive a special volunteer nametag laminated in yellow rather then clear, with your name on it, so new volunteers will know to seek help from you if they need it. You may also occasionally be asked to meet with new volunteers who have requested a mentor to help them begin getting familiar with the operations. |
Lobby Greeter
These volunteers will help with nearly all steps of the adoption process, including greeting, assisting with paperwork, overseeing meetings with clients and animals, as well as counceling about the adoption process and more. Volunteers interested should attend the Lobby Greeter Training, which is typically offered about once a month. For specific dates and more training details, see the Training Page. |
Champs Program
8-week sessions. Can volunteer for continuous sessions or just one session.
The main goal of this exciting program is to provide basic training and behavior modification for some of the more needy MaxFund dogs. With the expertise of Lorraine May, M.A., M.A.T., from the Misha May Foundation, volunteers will learn how to help MaxFund dogs get a head start at learning how to be good citizens and become loving additions to their adoptive families. Champs trainers will be responsible for attending a weekly training class with Lorraine as well as working with their assigned dog at least two times during the week.
To participate in this program volunteers must have completed Dog Handling 101 and be willing to commit to all of the program requirements!
The most recent Champs Training program started March 20th so expect another one mid-May! The orientation is open to all current MaxFund volunteers who are interested in finding out more on the Champs Program philosophy, training techniques and time commitment requirements.
If you are interested, please contact Diane Kirkpatrick at dianekirkpatrick@comcast.net. |
Event Team
Events are one of the best ways MaxFund has to raise awareness, funds, and is also useful in getting animals out of the shelter and additional adoption exposure! With all the events we do throughout the year, it is way more then one person (or even a few people) can reasonably handle. In the summer it is not uncommon for us to do as many as one or two events per weekend, with some larger events scattered throughout.
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in taking a more active role with events - leading, coordinating, and doing some of the vital roles like setup and teardown at various events. Being part of the team means you can work with others who have done the events before, rather then having to take things on yourself.
Interested? Contact matt@maxfundvolunteers.org for more details!
Whelpers
In addition to foster care, we are looking for some individuals who would be willing to help "whelp", or help birth some kittens and puppies from our pregnant animals! The need for this depends on the season and who is pregnant at the time. If this is something you are interested in, please contact Anne at fosters@maxfundvolunteers.org, training will be provided if you aren't comfortable with it! |
