Volunteer!

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Want to have some furry fun?

Try volunteering. You will meet new people, have fun helping animals, and make a difference in the community. Call or stop by and meet the friendly animals and staff.

Please Join the IMHS Team of Volunteers, Every Moment Counts!

	Foster Homes: We desperately need responsible foster homes to take in homeless or unwanted animals for a limited period of time. Generally that ranges from a few days to a few weeks. Foster homes work with dogs, teaching manners, housetraining and other necessary skills that some of our dogs lack. We try to evaluate each dog's temperament in an experienced foster home prior to moving them to a less experienced home in order to maximize safety for everyone. Foster homes must coordinate with our office staff in getting these animals to veterinary appointments and adoption displays. The benefits and inner rewards are unmatched!
	Adoption Display Volunteers: Adoption displays are held each Saturday from 9am to 3pm. We have two categories of volunteers at displays, Adoption Counselors and Display Volunteers. The Adoption Counselors interview people and try to match pets with appropriate animals. These volunteers have attended many adoption displays and trained extensively in the IMHS adoption procedure. Display volunteers help by walking dogs and handling cats, helping people understand how IMHS adoption displays work, cleaning and training with an Adoption Counselor to learn adoption procedures. Training is provided by IMHS.
	Disaster Preparedness and Management: In cooperation with Park County Animal Control, Jefferson County Animal Control and the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies, IMHS needs local volunteers who are willing to help our community prepare to care for animals during a disaster and to carry out those plans in the event of a disaster. Volunteer opportunities include: Equine Transportation, Equine Care, Pet evacuation and housing, Public Information Booth Staff, Volunteer Training and Public Education.
	Office Volunteers: We have volunteer openings in our administrative office for volunteers. Volunteers must commit to at least one half-day each week. Often our office volunteers are paired with or share duties with Veterinary Service Program volunteers, as we may do surgery for a while, then spend the remainder of the day on office related projects.
	Facility Repair and Maintenance Volunteers: We sometimes need people experienced in facility maintenance, including painting, finish carpentry, repairs and other crafts to help with refurbishing projects.
	Board of Directors: Business leaders, community minded citizens and professionals can contribute their time and professional skills to IMHS through the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors meets once monthly to discuss IMHS goals and policies. You will be asked to attend several Board Meetings and become a integral part of our organization.
	Fund Raising and Special Events: Call us for information!

Please call us at 303-838-2668 if you would like to volunteer for IMHS.

Or email us at: [email protected]

Last Update: May 11th, 2004