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Volunteering
At FOFAS, our most important resource is our volunteers. Without them, we could not do anything! We are in great need of new volunteers to help us carry on our important mission. If you love animals, especially dogs and/or cats; and you want to help us continue to fulfill our mission, please call or visit us. Don't worry if you are inexperienced. We have orientations and on-the-job training! Volunteering doesn't necessarily mean actually being at the shelter itself. Many of our volunteers make a big difference for the animals by donating their time and special skills to committees and projects that benefit the shelter.
Anyone interested in volunteering must attend orientations prior to working at the animal shelter. Orientations are held the first and third Saturday of every month from 1:00-2:00 pm, no appointment is needed to attend. Please bring your completed Volunteer Interest Form (PDF / HTML) and your membership dues with you to orientation.
Please note: VOLUNTEERS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER. MINORS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO HANDLE THE ANIMALS.
Volunteer Interest Form
PDF version available here.
HTML version available here.
Volunteer Activities
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The office is open on a volunteer basis from 12-4 pm daily
(Closed on holidays). Volunteers are needed to answer phone
calls, issue spay/neuter certificates, socialize cats, and greet
the general public. Volunteers are also needed to feed the cats
& clean the office in am or pm shifts. |
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| Fostering |
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Friends of Fairmont pulls animals out of the Fairmont Shelter and
fosters them within our homes until permanent homes can be
found for them. Working with the foster coordinator, foster homes
provide a stable situation for the animal waiting to be adopted.
Fofas pays for all expenses (food, medical attention, etc.) while
the animal is in foster |
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| Shelter |
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Dog walking. Grooming of dogs & cats. Vaccinations for dogs & cats.
Providing transportation to veterinary appointments.
Providing transportation to local SPCA's and/or various rescue groups.
Shelter laundry. Food distribution
Feed dogs or cats in am or pm shifts |
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| Fundraising |
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Fofas hosts frequent activities which require assistance from volunteers
at all levels (phone calls, booth work, baking for bake sales, working
yard sales, etc.). Volunteers are notified via phone of the next upcoming
event and asked to participate on an as needed basis. |
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