There are many ways to get involved in your community and help animals. Remember that animals need us to advocate for them and make responsible choices on their behalf. Following are several ideas for you to get involved and make a better world for animals.
how to become a volunteer
Volunteers are very important people at the Dumb Friends
League. As a private, non-profit organization, we rely on the assistance of
caring and hard-working volunteers in all of our programs. In a year's time,
the League receives nearly 23,000 lost, unwanted and abused pets, and helps
tens of thousands of people and animals throughout the Denver metro area, and
beyond.
To volunteer, you must be:
- At least 16 years old. Please note that there are limited opportunities for 16-year-olds, and more availability for persons that are 18 years or older.
- Willing to make a six-month commitment of approximately three hours per week
If you'd like to volunteer, please provide us with a completed volunteer application. You may request one by calling (303) 751-5772, Ext. 1933, or print one now. If your availability and interests coincide with available volunteer positions, we'll contact you to schedule you for a volunteer orientation.
Each
volunteer attends a two-and-a-half-hour orientation where we provide an overview
of our services, philosophies, an introduction to our volunteer program and
a tour of our Quebec Shelter. Additionally, volunteers interview one-on-one
with a League representative to discuss personal goals and to determine the
most suitable volunteer assignment.
To learn about safety procedures, pet adoptions, animal behavior and other important information about the League's many programs, volunteers also participate in an all-day training class.
Projects & activities
In this section we'll discuss how to advocate for animals and support a cause that you're interested in. Deciding what is important to you is the first step. You may have very strong feelings about the overpopulation of companion animals because you've visited the Dumb Friends League and have seen all the pets we care for every day. Maybe you're concerned that the prairie dog population in your community is being poisoned due to the development of more homes. The second step is to learn the facts about the issue. The third step is to be able to communicate clearly and appropriately to your audience. Whatever the issue may be, there are many ways to make positive changes for animals, both domestic and wild.