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(Christine handling BuddyLee and his mom, Sandy, at the stand on June 30, 2007) AARF is always excited to find new volunteers. Listed below are volunteer work categories needed by AARF. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out our volunteer form. Read about our Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteers of the Month
Foster Homes: Since AARF does not have a shelter, we rely on individuals to keep animals in their homes until the animal is adopted. Food and medical care are provided by AARF; the foster home is responsible for providing water, shelter, love, and overseeing the administration of medicines if needed. Find out more about becoming a foster parent.
Transporters: WE NEED HELP NOW TRANSPORTING DOGS FROM A FOSTER HOME LOCATED IN MECHANICSVILLE AREA TO THE DOG STANDS AND BACK ON SATURDAYS Transporters are volunteers who move animals from one location to another - primarily from a foster home to an adoption stand.
Handlers: Handlers are needed at adoption stands to hold a dog on a leash and/or attend to puppies. They are able to tell potential adopters about the animal. In additon, they make sure animals are given water, food and walks while at the pet stand.
Public Relations: Public Relations Volunteers can help in many different areas, such as working on our newsletter, running an information booth at local social events, writing thank you notes, or working with other organizations or schools. PR work helps promote AARF in the community.
Advertising: Advertising Volunteers look for ways to recruit volunteers for foster homes, potential adopters for special needs animals, and general volunteers, in addition to spreading out general information about AARF. Types of advertising can be traditional to creative.
Fundraising: Without funds, AARF can't exist. We participate in many fun fundraising events. One is The AARF Auction (our biggest) - an elegant evening devoted to our dogs . Another is Paws in the Park - a fun filled day for you and your furry friends held at the Innsbrook Pavilion on June 9, 2007 from 10 to 3. Other fun fundraisers included bake sales, yard sales, and Santa pet portraits. In addition, we raise funds for AARF through our donation jars located at certain stores, Ukrops golden gift certificates, and donations of pet supplies and food. Volunteers are encouraged to be creative and innovative in finding ways for AARF to gather additional funding.
Dog Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to be dog handlers, adoption counselors, transporters of dogs and equipment, help with medical needs, organize volunteers or answer the dog line.
Other: Other areas of volunteering include spay/neuter follow-ups, working with junior volunteers, working on grants, helping with mailings, getting speakers for monthly meetings, organizing training materials, and working with special needs animals.

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