THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION
655 NORTH MOJAVE RD
LAS VEGAS NV 89101
PHONE (702) 384-3333
FAX (702) 384-4563

Volunteer Orentation is every 1st and 3rd Satruday of the month at 11AM in the Adoption Tent.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS NEEDED

FIRST IMPRESSION VOLUNTEERS

I am sure you’ve heard all the taglines, “Bringing People and Pets together.” Want to help us mean what we say? We want the Animal Foundation to be a valuable community resource that people turn to with anything animal related. To accomplish this we are focusing on creating a warm, friendly and welcoming first impression both on the phone and with visitors. That why we are looking for first impression volunteers – supporters with an out-going and compassionate personality who enjoy talking to people who love animals. As a First Impression Volunteer, you’d be our front door gatekeeper for the adoption center. You would greet visitors with a smile and ensure the Animal Foundation puts its best “paw” forward with fellow community members.

CAT & KITTEN CUDDLER

Cat & Kitten Cuddlers hold, pet, and hug the cats and kittens in our care. The more a cat or kitten is held the more it is able to adapt to changes in its environment making it much more adoptable.

DOG & PUPPY PLAYERS

This is probably our most needed position. Unfortunately, our dogs do not get the love and attention needed. Dog & Puppy Players play, pet, hug, and love our dogs and puppies. Socializing reduces the dog’s stress and the dog’s tendency to bark, making their chance of finally going home better.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Join the staff and other volunteers to deliver the Animal Foundation message directly to our supporters while helping to raise money to support our programs and services. As a part of this program you will help at special events with set up, tear down and general help with the animals.

PETCO ADOPTION CENTER

These volunteers are responsible for transport of the animals to and from Petco. While they are at Petco they are to answer questions about the animals they are handling in order to better the animals chance of adoption.

PETSMART ADOPTION CENTER

These volunteers are responsible for transport of the animals to and from PetSmart. While they are at PetSmart they are to answer questions about the animal the are handling in order to better the animals chance of adoption.

THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION
VOLUNTEER RULES AND GUIDELINES

WORK HOURS

The Animal Foundation available volunteer hours are:

Monday - Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

REQUIREMENTS

Volunteers 14-17 years of age must provide the written permission of a
parent or guardian.

All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and waiver

Volunteers must keep track of hours volunteered through the shelter’s logbook.

Volunteers must report any injuries received while on the shelter premises.

Volunteers must retain confidentiality in the work of the shelter and dealings with the public. No volunteers are allowed to answer any questions or speak on the behalf of TAF to the media.

Volunteers should report any problems he or she is having with policies or staff immediately so we can work effectively as a team

Volunteers should consider being current on their tetanus vaccination before handling any of the shelter animals. This is optional but is highly recommended.

Volunteers that are in contact with any ill animals should not volunteer at the TAF to prevent the contagious diseases from infecting shelter animal residents.

All volunteers should conduct themselves in a professional manner, and shall be performing assigned duties at all times.

SIGNING IN/OUT

The Volunteer Logbook is located on the counter of the front desk. You are required to sign the logbook upon arrival and departure.

DRESS CODE

While it is important to dress professionally, please do not wear expensive jeans/clothing while volunteering at The Animal Foundation. It is a good idea to limit the amount of jewelry you wear when volunteering.

Facial jewelry and long dangling earring are strongly discouraged.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Personal belongings should not be left in the shelter. All items should be locked in your car or left at home. The TAF is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings.

Always remember you can make a difference in a animals life. The Animal Foundation depends on dedicated volunteers such as yourself. It is your time, efforts, and talents that we depend upon to make this shelter a better place.

Click Here To Download the Volunteer Application

Foster Care

Foster Opportunities

It is our goal to adopt out as many healthy, well adjusted animals as possible. Spring and Summer is when we can receive multiple litters of animals each day. There are many opportunities to become a foster parent to one of our shelter animals.

Animals that need foster care include:

Special needs animals
Too young to be adopted
Pregnant or nursing cats and kittens
Pregnant or nursing dogs and puppies
Underweight animals

REST AND RELAXATION

Stress can cause animals to become more susceptible to disease, such as upper respiratory infections in cats. From time to time, we will have an animal nursing a fractured bone or other injury, for example. It is very important these animals have a quiet, stress-free setting in order to make the most of their rehabilitation. Removing the animal from the shelter situation to give them time to heal or adjust makes for a well rounded animal, much more likely to be adopted. If you would like to make your home their sanctuary and you do not have small children or other pets, this endeavor may be for you.

FOSTER A FAMILY

Consider fostering a mother and her babies. Foster a family and witness the rearing of infant newborn puppies or kittens. For the comfort of the mother and health of the babies, as they are too young to vaccinate, a home is best until they are old enough to be placed for adoption.

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent to our shelter animal(s), please complete the foster application. Speak with your foster counselor and be clear, ask questions and share your expectations. It is important to have the support of everyone in your home. Have the consent of your landlord. Keep your personal pets up to date on their vaccinations. The foster family is responsible for feeding and making sure the animal is brought in for scheduled vaccinations or procedures. The Animal Foundation is not liable for any damage done by a foster animal.

And remember, there will be a time when that animal is well enough to return to the shelter for adoption.

If at any time during the foster period, you determine you can no longer care for the pet, please let your rescue coordinator know immediately.

Click Here To Download the Foster Care Application

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