VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT: Event Helper
WORKS WITH: Other volunteers, sanctuary owners
LOCATION: Onsite or offsite
TIME COMMITMENT: As needed
PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS and TRAINING:
- Sanctuary Orientation
- Tour of Sanctuary
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Comfortable working in/at various-paced environments/events
- Flexible and adaptable to last minute changes
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Front-facing role as a representative for the sanctuary
- Answer questions about the sanctuary, our mission, and the animals in our care
- Attend fundraising events and man the FANS table
- Transport marketing material and (occasionally) small animals for events to and from the sanctuary
- Collect basic information from interested public members and pass along to sanctuary owner (volunteer interest, interest in being added to newsletter emails, etc)
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Other volunteers
- Sanctuary owners
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be capable of working outside in Florida weather
- Must be comfortable sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Should be capable of bending and stooping repetitively
- Should be capable of carrying 20-30 pound items with assistance
