Join the NOAH family...be a volunteer!

Volunteering for the N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Center is a fun and rewarding experience. We have many volunteer opportunities available - 7 Days a Week!

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General Information about our Volunteer Program:

The community has embraced our positive approach and we have attracted gifted people, groups, and businesses inspiring a spirit of giving and helping.

• The well structured program offers each volunteer an orientation, personal interview, job placement, and training. Additionally, several recognition events are held throughout the year.
• Our Volunteer Program has attracted over 260 weekly volunteers from 21 of the surrounding cities, 5 counties, and 2 Tribal Nations.
• Volunteer service in 2008 equaled that of 19 full-time equivalent staff, surpassing the 16 full-time equivalent paid staff positions.
• Young people from Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts, school classes, and home school groups from around the community have been inspired to give of their time, talents, and fundraise for N.O.A.H. further instilling the spirit of giving.

Our volunteers are asked to commit to the same day and time each week, one day a week for 4 hours for 6 months. N.O.A.H. staff and volunteers rely on the partnership of one another. Please download and review our Volunteer Manual for more specific details on our Volunteers and their commitment to N.O.A.H.

The minimal age for volunteers is 14, and we require youth between the ages of 14 to 16 to have a parent or guardian volunteer with them. We are sorry but we are unable to grant exceptions to this age requirement.

We no longer offer volunteer positions for Court Ordered Community Service Hours

New Volunteer Orientations

Attending a new volunteer orientation is a great way to learn more about our animal adoption center and volunteering. Being a N.O.A.H. volunteer is a fun and rewarding experience, and a great way to meet other animal lovers! New Volunteer Orientations are 2 hours long and include a tour of our facility. Please look over these upcoming orientation dates and call our reception desk at 360-629-7055 to schedule a date to attend:

 

Thursday, November 19th, 6pm - 7:30pm

Thursday, December 17th, 6pm - 7:30pm

 

Special Training Classes

Volunteers are offered the opportunity to take on going training classes. New volunteers are required to take all training. Once you are schedule to start your shift, you will be given a chance to shadow your position, train with a staff or lead volunteers in that position and take training. Training may occur during your regularly scheduled volunteer shift and Kennel Tech staff may assist in these trainings

Dog 101 – In this training you will learn how we approach working with shelter dogs. We will also learn and practice how to walk our N.O.A.H. dogs during the class.

Temperament Testing – Staff and Lead Volunteers learn to assess if an animal will fit in to N.O.A.H.’s adoption program.

Cat Handling and Behavior

Transport and Rescue Procedures

Cat and Dog Socialization – Sit and Paws -

Dog to Dog Introductions, Dog to Cat introductions - Staff and Lead Volunteers asses animals compatibility.

Matchmaking – It is the art of knowing the animals and who will be the best match for a person. Suggested reading materials and shadowing are offered. Volunteers interested in Matchmaking are reviewed by our Adoptions Manager to determine if this is the right position for you.

Reception Greeters – After your initial 3 months you may be trained as our front desk receptionist. A knowledge of N.O.A.H. adoptions process, Clinic scheduling, and good public presence is a must!

Just let the staff know if you are interested in these training opportunities!

Volunteer Opportunities

Match Maker - MatchMaker, MatchMaker, make me a match! MatchMakers assist the Adoption Coordinator and work with the public to find that "perfect" companion for them and their family.

Dog Walker - WE have the best exercise regiment around! "Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound". Join N.O.A.H.'s dog walking team in ensuring each of our dogs receive the necessary exercise they deserve, while shedding those extra pounds at the same time.

Receptionist - Do you like being the center of attention? Our receptionists ARE the center of attention. Help manage N.O.A.H.'s busy front desk and reception area. Assist guests, answer phone, data-entry and most importantly, assist guests who are finding their perfect companion. Please be flexible, bright, friendly and able to provide superior customer service.

Administrative Assistant - Assist N.O.A.H. staff with various duties including filing, typing, data entry and various other administrative duties.

Kennel Technician- Provide all animals attention, love and feeding. Ensure the kennel and public areas are clean and odor-free during hours of operation. Learn cat and dog breed characteristics and companion animal behavior and be able to communicate that knowledge. What a great way to learn about dogs and cats and help at the same time!

Sit and Paws - This position is an important part of socializing and caring for our special pets and is ideal for people who may be less active. Sit and Paws volunteers help our cats and dogs by socializing and providing a consistent and mentally stimulating environment. These volunteers help with a variety of activities, they assist kennel technician when needed, pet, brush, talk to and spend time with each of the animals in the care of N.O.A.H.

Special Events Volunteer - This position assists N.O.A.H. is participating in off-site events and activities which help to promote N.O.A.H. animals and services. Volunteers helping in this position help with information booths, meet the public, share our mission, answer questions and help with off-site adoptions. This position is ideal for someone unable to commit to a weekly schedule but have the ability to help one time per month, usually on the weekends. On the job training is provided by our special events coordinator.

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*Please note: We use a nonprofit service to process our credit card transactions. GiveDirect is the name that will appear on your credit card statement - not N.O.A.H..  Using a 3rd party helps us keep our costs low and allows us to spend more time and money on the animals and our programs!
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