THE LAGUNA PIT BULLS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
LPB DOG ATE / KUYA Goal: To keep the dogs in our care emotionally happy and physically attractive as a means of increasing their chances at adoption and enhancing their lives. Description: Volunteer will assist with cleaning, brushing, talking and socializing with the dogs. Volunteer may interact with dogs while they are in their cages or take them into our visitation area for some Ate/Kuya Bonding Time. Qualifications: Volunteer must relate well to dogs and be comfortable handling them. Volunteer must talk to dogs in a soothing tone and understand their body language.
LPB CENTER ASSISTANT Goal: To provide the dogs a clean and healthy environment living up to the required standards of the Bureau of Animanl Industry (BAI). Description: To assist the Caretakers with their daily cleaning routine to maintain the cleanliness of the dog cages and the Center. Volunteers will also assist in the Site Maintenance like clearing of land, planting vegetables and developing the dog activity area and other LPB Center Projects. Qualifications: Volunteer must be able to do physically strenuous work routines.
LPB ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Description: To assist the LPB Administrative Center Coordinator in filing and consolidating forms, dog records, inventory and other paper works in the site. Qualifications: Volunteers must have good coordination skills in filing documents and keeping them up-to-date. Basic knowledge Microsoft Office is an advantage.
LPB ADOPTION COUNSELLOR Goal: To assist members of the public in finding an appropriate dog for their home. Description: Volunteer will visit with potential adopters in the adoption area and assist them in finding their dog-match. Qualifications: Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age and have the approval of the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer must be knowledgeable about responsible pet care and show proficiency in the adoption process, which includes screening, interviewing and placement of animals into adoptive homes.
LPB DOG WALKER Goal: To ensure the dogs in our care have their physical needs met. Description: Volunteer will take the dogs out for exercise and play time, utilizing the grounds of LPB center. Qualifications: Volunteer must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteer must be physically fit to walk the dogs and have prior experience in dog walking.
LPB ASSISTANT DOG TRAINER Goal: To help dog guardians/potential adopters communicate and develop a bond with their dogs with the goal of keeping the dog in its home and reducing the number of dogs that would develop behavioural issues. Description: Volunteer will assist the Dog Behaviour Counselors/Trainers with dog training classes at the LPB center or at offsite locations. Volunteer will interact with class attendees and their dogs while demonstrating, explaining and emphasizing the goals of the class. Qualifications: Volunteer must communicate effectively with the Dog Behaviour Counselor/Trainers and relate well to dogs. Volunteer must be well read about dog-training literature and watch recommended videos.
LPB GROOMER Goal: To make pets more comfortable and attractive as a means of increasing their chance at adoption and enhancing their lives. Description: Volunteer will bathe and groom the dogs. All necessary supplies are available at the LPB center. Qualifications: Volunteer must have previous experience in grooming. In either case, volunteer must show proficiency in bathing and/or grooming.
LPB HUMANE EDUCATOR Goal: To educate the public about Animal Welfare issues and responsible pet ownership while promoting the human-animal bond and the pit bull breed. Description: Volunteer will give presentations at locations in the community/events and/or presentations with tours at the LPB Center. Volunteer may occasionally take a preapproved animal to presentations/events as approved by the LPB Core. Qualifications: Volunteer must believe in the values and objectives of humane education, be comfortable speaking in front of groups and be able to interact well with the public. Volunteer must be able to think on his/her feet and answer questions from an audience. Volunteer must be willing to read and become familiar with LPB education materials and be approved by the LPB Core.
LPB PUBLIC RELATION CREW Goal: To create awareness to the public about the Laguna Pit Bulls. To assist the PR/Event Coordinator and the LPB Humane Educator in gathering funds, donations, supporters for the LPBs. Description: To attend events where the LPB s are invited. The volunteer will set up and man booths, speak to the public, give out hand-outs and other LPB PR Materials to help promote the LPBs. Qualifications: Volunteer must have good social skills and has the ability to address the public in a small or large crowd.
SPECIAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
LPB Transportation Volunteer We sometimes need transportation for our volunteers to and from the LPB center, and during times we need the dogs to be driven to the vet. We need volunteers who have a vehicle that can accommodate either the volunteers or the dogs in different occasions.
LPB MEDICAL ASSISTANT We need the LPB s to be regularly checked by Vets to maintain a good bill of health. We need Vets, Vet Techs and Vet Students to come to the center on a regular basis to address the medical needs of the LPB s.
LPB REMOTE VOLUNTEERS We also encourage Remote volunteers to those who cannot visit the center for the other hands-on volunteer programs. One can volunteer his/her own personal time from home with other LPB projects and activities. Opportunities are limitless for whatever volunteer work one can offer.
GROUP VOLUNTEERING We occasionally have larger center projects suitable for volunteer groups. If your volunteer group is interested in group project, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly providing your group size, available dates and time frames along with any special skills or project suggestions you may have.
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