Volunteer
“Too often we under-estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Dr. Felice Leonardo Buscaglia
Much of what we do is possible because of the support from our community and the assistance of our generous helpers. There are countless ways to get involved with Caring 4 Creatures. If you are interested in filling one of our needs, please read the descriptions below to see where your passions will be most beneficial. Thank you for being willing to serve!
To the world you may be one person, But to one animal you may be the world.
“WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!”
NEEDS:
- Foster Families
Committed fosters are one of Caring 4 Creature’s biggest needs. Generous fosters are the people who allow our organization to grow and thrive. In addition to getting to provide a wonderful transitional home for a pet; our foster process allows the animal to enter their forever home as a socialized and well behaved member of the family because of the time, training and love YOU gave them. Some of our dogs have special needs and/or require additional care and patience. We will evaluate each individual situation and work together to find an appropriate animal for you to foster. Please complete our Foster Application and send to karen@caring4creatures.com
Caring 4 Creatures, Inc reserves the right to rescind any foster situation deemed unsuitable or unstable.
- Adoption Day Crew
- Load crates from rescue facility into van; transport to adoption center; unload
- On site Set up/ Tear down
- Hands-on at adoptions: feed, water, walk, clean crates, hand out information
- Load crates from adoption day into van; transport back to facility; unload
- Home Visit Coordinator
- Special Event Planner
- Disaster Releif
- Administrative
- Grant Writer
- Fund Raising
- Tax Preparation
- Legal Document Editor
- Accountant
- Multimedia
- Photography
- Video Production
- Web Design Assistant
- Medical Needs
- Microchip Manager
- Vet Tech
- Shot Administration
- Up-Keep
- Grooming
- Nail Trimming
- Walk/ Exercise animals at Rescue Site
- Transport
- To and From Vet
- Dog Food Runner
- On Site Grounds
- Kennel Cleaning
- Lawn Care
- Handyman
Please send volunteer requests to: karen@caring4creatures.com
Also, take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Agreement and bring it with you when you come.
“We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all.”
- M. Facklam
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter…the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry.
“God,” I said, “this is terrible! Why don’t you do something?”
God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly.
“I have done something,” He replied. I created you.”










Major thanks for the article post. Will read on…
Is there an age requirment to volunteer?
We need a signed waiver and if you are under a certain age you may either need to be accompanied by a parent or have a parent sign the waiver for you. http://c4crescue.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/c4c-volunteer-agreement.doc
You’ve imrepssed us all with that posting!