We are in desperate
need of foster homes for our kittens as well as some of our older cats.
Please contact the "Cattery" adoption at 747-7676 if you can help.
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BECOME A SAFE HARBOR VOLUNTEER
Safe Harbor Volunteers are a Diverse Group, spanning all ages and walks of life. Whatever your interests or talents may be, we have a place for you. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Without the support of our dedicated Volunteers, Safe Harbor could not provide the services that we do. We are always looking for people like YOU to add to our team. If you are interested in Volunteering at Safe Harbor please join us!
All new volunteers must complete the appropriate Volunteer Application, attend Volunteer Orientation, and sign up with our dog trainer for "Open Paw" training for dogs and our cat specialist for “Open Paw” training for cats, before working with the animals. Applications are available at the Safe Harbor Administrative Office (Suite 205) or you can download the information below. Please specify they type of application you require: 1. Volunteer Application, 2. Academic Volunteer (hours applied for school) Those under 16 years of age can not handle animals, they can participate in the Scavenger Hunt.
Volunteer Orientations are currently being held every Tuesday from 4-5 PM in Suite 216. All applications must be received in the office by Monday 5pm before Volunteer Orientation. Please call (561) 747-8084 or email the Volunteer Coordinator for further information.
Due to Safe Harbor’s insurance regulations, only those individuals ages 16 and older are permitted to work with the animals. If you are 16 or younger, you may participate in the Scavenger Hunt Program.
Please fill out and sign both volunteer application and rules of conduct form.
Adoption Center Operations The Adoption Center staff at Safe Harbor needs help everyday to keep the center operational. These needs range from cleaning cages and litter boxes, sweeping and mopping the floors, feeding and watering the animals, cleaning windows, and washing the dogs just to name a few. It takes a lot of hands to keep our Adoption Center running smoothly.
Dog Walkers All of the dogs at Safe Harbor are walked a minimum of three times a day: in the early morning, mid-day, and evening. We are in need of volunteers to socialize with our dogs and take them out for their walks. Please note: Volunteer dog walkers are required to attend a Level 1 Open Paw training. You will learn procedures for dog walking, selecting and utilizing the proper collars, and more.
Cat Lovers We have four “Cat Rooms” at Safe Harbor. We need volunteers to spend time handling our resident kitties. Our Cat Lovers improve the quality of life for our cats, keeping them physically and mentally healthy and ready for adoption. Additionally, we need help with the daily humane care of our kitties in the mornings and afternoons.
Foster Parents Safe Harbor is always in need of volunteers to foster dogs or cats with special needs, however, our cat rooms are full and we have many kittens as well as older cats that are in desperate need of fostering. As a volunteer you will be responsible for caring for our animals in your homes until they are well or old enough for vaccinations, sterilization, and/or adoption. These include, but are not limited to young cats & dogs, under-socialized, injured, or sick cats & dogs, and babies. Foster homes help an animal regain confidence and acclimate to creature comforts after being abandoned. It also allows us to learn more about an animal’s personality so we can assure a fitting adoption match. For more information on becoming a Safe Harbor Foster Parent, please contact Linda Dean at 561-747-7676.
Community Outreach Throughout the year Safe Harbor participates in and hosts several events. These include our annual Dog Wash and Strut-A-Mutt to name a few. We need volunteers in all areas, from planning to staffing, to make these events a success. Please keep an eye on this website for volunteer opportunities as these events are announced. Safe Harbor also participates in awareness events throughout the year. If you would be interested in staffing an informational table please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
Hurricane Relief Following a hurricane disaster Safe Harbor is in need of volunteers to help care to displaced and injured animals. Although each incident creates different needs, in the past we have had volunteers help us to take food, water, and supplies to the Gulf Coast Region and bring displaced pets back to our shelter for medical treatment and adoption. This is a very rewarding experience for all involved.
For more information on any volunteer opportunity please call (561) 747-8084
