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  • 1.  Foster Volunteer Committee

    Posted 01-12-2024 06:41 AM

    Hello, 

    We are starting a foster volunteer committee at my shelter. The committee will focus on developing events centered around foster recruitment, foster education, and foster engagement in the program. I wanted to see if any other organizations have done something like this? We are looking for any advise you have on organizing this type of volunteer program. 


    #FosterPrograms
    #FundraisingandDevelopment
    #MarketingandSocialMedia

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    August Hutchins (They/Them)
    Foster Coordinator
    Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
    Tampa, Florida
    813-272-1157
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  • 2.  RE: Foster Volunteer Committee

    Posted 01-13-2024 02:35 PM

    Hi August,

    Did you check the resources in the menu.?  Maddie's Fund has lots of pertinent resources on the topics you are asking - recruitment, education, engagement. You can also look at forum discussions on the same topic. The wealth of the resources is incredibly helpful. Good Luck! 



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    Julielani Chang
    The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
    Davis CA
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  • 3.  RE: Foster Volunteer Committee

    Posted 01-14-2024 03:22 PM

    Hi, August: 

    Maddie's University has also collected foster resources in specific topics areas that may be of use. 

    Foster engagement and appreciation : https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/foster-caregiver-engagement-and-appreciation-collection
    Foster training and support: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/foster-caregiver-training-and-support-collection
    Foster recruitment: https://university.maddiesfund.org/products/foster-caregiver-recruitment-collection

    To see all of the foster collections in the catalog, go to this link.

    Thank you for all you do for the pets in Florida.

    Erika



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    Erika Shaffer
    Maddie's Fund
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  • 4.  RE: Foster Volunteer Committee

    Posted 01-27-2024 06:10 AM

    Thanks! I will be sure to check these out!



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    August Hutchins (They/Them)
    Foster Coordinator
    Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
    Tampa, Florida
    813-272-1157
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