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  • 1.  Volunteer recruitment

    Posted 03-01-2023 01:22 PM

    Our shelter is 10 miles from town and it's not "convenient" to volunteer.  We desperately need more volunteers since we only have 2 part-time workers.  Do you have any suggestions on volunteer recruitment


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    Diana Bell
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  • 2.  RE: Volunteer recruitment

    Posted 03-01-2023 06:48 PM

    I would be interested in hearing ideas as well! My Rescue is foster-based and I live in the country, with the nearest town being 10 minutes away. We are hurting bad for volunteers and fosters. Any ideas would be great!



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    Kelly Gunderson
    President
    Rescue For Life Dog Rescue Inc
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  • 3.  RE: Volunteer recruitment

    Posted 03-04-2023 08:44 AM

    Diana,

      I was reading your post and wanted to ask a few questions.  How are you advertising that you need volunteers? Have you tried to solicit volunteers via local churches, community groups or high schools. Do you leave flyers or any sort of marketing materials in town that are eye catching for people who are at the grocery store, or maybe places that may have a long wait time such as doctors offices, ect. Are you using any social media platforms?  Is there any way to partner with your local news station to perhaps get them to do a story on your facility, the work that you do and your need for volunteers to continue the great work that you do. 



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    Marissa Reid
    Assistant Practice Manager
    Blue Pearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

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    Access To Care Specialist
    Clinic Management Specialist
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  • 4.  RE: Volunteer recruitment

    Posted 03-04-2023 12:40 PM

    Thanks for your suggestions.  We're doing some of these things but you presented some new ideas (e.g. leaving flyers in doctors offices).  Thank you.



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    Diana Bell
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