Volunteer opportunities are constantly changing as we grow and develop new programs. Below is an alphabetical listing of current opportunities, but you will get more details and learn about the latest needs and options when you attend orientation.

Adoption

Assist adoption staff at CPA! offsite locations by answering questions from the public and facilitating introductions between potential adopters and our animals. Follow up with clients after adoption to check in and answer any questions or concerns.

Behavior

Work with our highest need dogs on manners, socialization, and basic obedience to make them more adoptable. Dog Behavior volunteers are eligible to take dogs on field trips and participate in training opportunities.

Data Entry/Office Work

Enter data to keep our processes running smoothly.

Events

Promote CPA!’s mission and recruit volunteers, fosters, adopters, and donors at special events around town. Work at info tables and booths, and hang out with adoptable animals while representing Clermont Pets Alive!.

Foster, Foster Coordination

Provide temporary care for cats or dogs in your home until they can be adopted.  You must be the owner/renter of home and fill out a Foster Care Volunteer Application.  See our Foster page for more information.

You can also assist in this effort by becoming a Foster Coordinator.  Foster Coordinators coordinate between different departments to keep our foster program running smoothly.

Fundraising

Our organization is completely dependent on donations.  This committee assists in finding individual and business sponsors; researching and writing grants; overseeing donor recognition; develop and assist with fundraising events.

Intake Coordination

Work with the Clermont Count Humane Society (CCHS) to determine which animals to bring into program based upon available space, coordinate incoming animals with Foster Coordinator, input new animal info into database, arrange/provide for transport to foster home.  Qualifications: Computer skills/internet access, highly organized, ability to remain level headed when faced with emotional decisions.

Medical Coordination

Ensure pets are up to date on all medical requirements prior to attending adoption events; ensure medical information is in database; help fosters with medical questions; coordinate medical needs with veterinarians.

Photography

Take and post digital photos of shelter and foster animals for marketing materials. Experience and DSLR camera strongly preferred.

Marketing/PR/Graphic Design

Help educate the public about CPA! and our mission.  Seek out public speaking opportunities; presentations at local fairs, farmers’ markets and other events; distribute PR materials at events and local businesses. Create a variety of promotional materials including brochures, ads, posters and flyers.

Transport

Transport dogs from CCHS and other locations to adoption sites and back via your own vehicle.

Volunteer Coordination

Assist in all aspects of recruiting, orienting, determining placement of, and coordinating volunteers for APA! departments.

Website/Other Tech Support

Design or program our website, support our databases, provide media/tech support for conferences, new facilities, etc.

Writing/Editing

Write a variety of different marketing materials; create animal biographies; edit publications like the No Kill Handbill.

Complete the Volunteer Application

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