Volunteer Your Skills
We are always in need of good volunteers. Even if you can't foster a dog or
help with an adoption, we can still use your talents. Are you artistic? A good
public speaker? Good with children? We need people to help run a booth,
prepare a school program or help us design flyers. If you are interested in
helping, please call us. We will be happy to work with you to place you in a
volunteer position which is enjoyable to you and which suits your interests.
Check Out the Following Opportunities
• FOOD PICKUP: LOCAL (Wal-Mart and other locations). Pick up
food, deliver to facility and unload in food storage area.
Scheduled roughly every 3-4 weeks, usually on Thursday. (They call.)
SUV/pickup truck/van necessary.
One person can handle this.
FOOD PICKUP: SAN ANTONIO (HEB Distribution Center)
Scheduled once a quarter (prearranged and planned).
Time required: 4-5 hours for round trip and unloading.
Probably takes 2 people, strong backs recommended.
Access to trailer a real plus!
• DONATION BOX COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION:
35 to 40 locations in Marble Falls, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay,
Burnet and surrounding areas.
Once a month during the last week of the month, at collector’s
convenience. Time required for task depends on the number of
people sharing the load. Travel by personal vehicle (gas donations
appreciated). Good communication/public relations skills a plus.
• MOBILE VAN MAINTENANCE:
Responsible for ensuring that van is clean inside/outside, that kennels
are bleached out and sterile. Handle service records and ensure that
maintenance is performed, inspection stickers up-to-date. Coordinate
with office about gas, gas cards, and mileage logs.
Frequency: once a month with periodic checks, as necessary,
depending on van usage. One person can handle the job.
No special skills required; mechanical skills a plus!
• SEAMSTRESS:
Sewing projects may include making vests for dogs for special
events, bandanas, or whatever might arise. Jobs may be done at
home. Basic sewing skills required. Sewing machine and creative ideas
a plus.
• ARTS & CRAFTS:
Projects may include bulletin boards, scrapbooking, posters,
materials for special events and fundraising. May be accomplished at
home or at the facility; time required may vary depending on
scheduled functions. Experience with projects of this sort and
computer skills desirable.
• TELEPHONE (RETURNING CALLS):
Answering telephone at the facility and maintaining telephone log.
Time required about 1- 2 hours daily, depending on the number of
calls. Thorough orientation to HLSPCA goals, objectives and operating
procedures mandatory. Good communication and public relations skills
required. Need 2 - 4 people.
• TELEPHONE (SPAY/NEUTER FOLLOW-UP CALLS):
Follow up calls to remind people to get their puppies and kittens
spayed or fixed so they can get their deposits back. Requires 2-3
hours once a month to be done at the facility. Orientation required on
HLSPCA adoption and spay/neuter policies. Good communication skills
required.
• SECRETARIAL:
Tasks will include writing correspondence; such as thank-you’s and
follow-up letters; maintaining medical records; compiling and
maintaining address lists; preparing mailings for fund-raisers,
maintaining medical records and other forms, keeping office supplies
current, and other typical office tasks. Time required is an
estimated 4 hours a week at the facility. Computer knowledge
(Microsoft Word) essential. General orientation on HLSPCA policies
and procedures required.
• COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT:
Calm, cool, and collected consultant who would be willing to donate
time (by phone or onsite), as needed, to help with computer training,
computer glitches, and computer-related questions.
• FUND-RAISERS:
Willing to work energetically and enthusiastically on development ,
execution and staffing of short-term and long-term projects and
events to support organization’s budget and financial goals. Good
community contacts, organizational and communication skills helpful.
• GRANT WRITER
Professional grant writer, someone with experience, or someone
willing to learn. Task is time-consuming and requires patience but can
be done from home. On-going projects throughout the year. Research
and computer skills important
• PHOTOGRAPHER:
Someone with his/her own camera equipment to document organization’
s activities. Must be available to go to special events to take still
photographs for the media or frame-worthy pictures.
• VIDEOGRAPHER:
Someone with his/her own camera equipment who could put together a
video documentary about the organization. Able to go to functions and
events, as necessary, to make video record.
• MEDIA LIAISON:
Pet of the Week. Press releases. Needs to keep up with local
newspapers’ deadlines. Needs computer access (done at facility or
from home). Some orientation necessary. Maintain contact with
shelter manager (and cat/dog committees) to stay current with
shelter population. May work in conjunction with Pet Finder person
(pictures will have been taken already). 1-2 hours EVERY week. Good
writing skills required.
• NEWSLETTER:
Produce and distribute quarterly or semi-annual newsletter with color
pictures and articles (email or print). Needs to know how to lay out
presentation and other computer skills. May be done at home.
• PETFINDER:
Responsible for getting pictures and bios of cats/dogs posted on
Petfinder, keeping them updated (2-4 hours a week, based on the
volume of adoptions). Can be done from home computer.
• HLSPCA WEBSITE MAINTENANCE.
Coordination required with Petfinder, writers, media liaison,
photographer, etc. Writing skills and computer proficiency required.
Work to be accomplished at facility. Weekly or as necessary.
• ANIMAL EVALUATION AND INTAKE:
At least 2-3 people a week to set up appointments by telephone, to
evaluate the animals for health and temperament tests, to draw
blood, medically treat, photograph, log in, bathe animals (as
necessary), make veterinary appointments for spay/neuter. This will
involve orientation and considerable training, along with close
coordination with designated board members.
• ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION:
Using the SPCA van, transport animals to veterinarians’ offices for
medical care, rabies and spay/neuter. Appointments scheduled by
facility as needed. For spay/neuter appointments early morning
pickup and evening return with the animals to facility necessary, with
some time required to settle animals upon return.
• DAILY ANIMAL CARE:
KENNEL: Feeding, water and poop/scoop twice a day. One person
required for each 9 am shift and 4 pm shift, seven days a week.
Schedule coordinator needed. Approximate time: 2 to 2 ½ hours to
clean, feed and exercise (for 1 person). Team of 2 would be
recommended.
CATTERY: Poopscoop 2 times a day and make sure they have food
and clean water. Deepcleaning and disinfecting of isolation and
quarantine areas; may include laundry. Approximate time: 2 hours per
shift (for 1 person).
• ANIMAL SOCIALIZATION:
Cats and dogs: Animal luvin: holding, petting, walking, cooing, general
TLC.
• DOG TRAINING AND OBEDIENCE:
Teach and reinforce basic commands: walking on a leash, good
manners and behavior. Instruct on proper procedures for introducing
new animals to the home and resident pets.
• FACILITY GUIDE, ADOPTION DAYS:
Someone to escort visitors through the facility and assist with the
handling of animals in and out of kennels/cages to ensure that both
animals and visitors are safe and secure. On open adoption days
(probably Saturdays) several people required.
• PUPPY RUN COORDINATOR:
Make a bi-monthly phone call to Austin Humane Society, usually on
Mondays, to find out space availability and what animals we can send
to their no-kill facility. Responsible for scheduling and briefing
drivers and completing paperwork. Orientation required.
• PUPPY RUN DRIVERS:
Under direction of puppy coordinator. Two drivers needed, generally
once every two weeks or as needed to drive to either Austin or San
Antonio Bexar County Humane Society/SPCA. Drivers will meet at
the facility early enough to assess general condition of animals
designated to make trip. Upon return resettle any returned animals
and clean and bleach van kennels. A full day is required for each run.
Orientation required.
• ANIMAL CRUELTY OFFICER:
We do not have a qualified person to act in this capacity at this time.
This person would work in conjunction with local law enforcement
personnel in potentially difficult situations. The position requires
specialized training, which is conducted in various locations outside of
this area.
• LANDSCAPING/GARDENING/MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the facility grounds, including mowing, raking, tree
trimming, landscaping, beautification, and other projects as required.
Some equipment available, depending on generosity of patrons.
(Please see Wish List.)
• BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT
Set up and maintain computer accounting system (Quicken). Posting to
computer will probably require 30-45 minutes twice a month; initial
setup may involve several hours.
• TAX PREPARATION
File tax returns and other related documents as required (annually);
knowledge of IRS regulations and forms required.
ANIMAL FOSTERING
We are always in need of good foster homes for our dogs and cats. Often we
have special needs cases, such as a nursing mother animal and babies, babies in
need of bottle feeding, rehabilitation for dogs going through heartworm
treatment and rehabilitation, or animals who just need a little extra TLC or
socialization.
We are always in need of good volunteers. Even if you can't foster a dog or
help with an adoption, we can still use your talents. Are you artistic? A good
public speaker? Good with children? We need people to help run a booth,
prepare a school program or help us design flyers. If you are interested in
helping, please call us. We will be happy to work with you to place you in a
volunteer position which is enjoyable to you and which suits your interests.
Check Out the Following Opportunities
• FOOD PICKUP: LOCAL (Wal-Mart and other locations). Pick up
food, deliver to facility and unload in food storage area.
Scheduled roughly every 3-4 weeks, usually on Thursday. (They call.)
SUV/pickup truck/van necessary.
One person can handle this.
FOOD PICKUP: SAN ANTONIO (HEB Distribution Center)
Scheduled once a quarter (prearranged and planned).
Time required: 4-5 hours for round trip and unloading.
Probably takes 2 people, strong backs recommended.
Access to trailer a real plus!
• DONATION BOX COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION:
35 to 40 locations in Marble Falls, Llano, Spicewood, Horseshoe Bay,
Burnet and surrounding areas.
Once a month during the last week of the month, at collector’s
convenience. Time required for task depends on the number of
people sharing the load. Travel by personal vehicle (gas donations
appreciated). Good communication/public relations skills a plus.
• MOBILE VAN MAINTENANCE:
Responsible for ensuring that van is clean inside/outside, that kennels
are bleached out and sterile. Handle service records and ensure that
maintenance is performed, inspection stickers up-to-date. Coordinate
with office about gas, gas cards, and mileage logs.
Frequency: once a month with periodic checks, as necessary,
depending on van usage. One person can handle the job.
No special skills required; mechanical skills a plus!
• SEAMSTRESS:
Sewing projects may include making vests for dogs for special
events, bandanas, or whatever might arise. Jobs may be done at
home. Basic sewing skills required. Sewing machine and creative ideas
a plus.
• ARTS & CRAFTS:
Projects may include bulletin boards, scrapbooking, posters,
materials for special events and fundraising. May be accomplished at
home or at the facility; time required may vary depending on
scheduled functions. Experience with projects of this sort and
computer skills desirable.
• TELEPHONE (RETURNING CALLS):
Answering telephone at the facility and maintaining telephone log.
Time required about 1- 2 hours daily, depending on the number of
calls. Thorough orientation to HLSPCA goals, objectives and operating
procedures mandatory. Good communication and public relations skills
required. Need 2 - 4 people.
• TELEPHONE (SPAY/NEUTER FOLLOW-UP CALLS):
Follow up calls to remind people to get their puppies and kittens
spayed or fixed so they can get their deposits back. Requires 2-3
hours once a month to be done at the facility. Orientation required on
HLSPCA adoption and spay/neuter policies. Good communication skills
required.
• SECRETARIAL:
Tasks will include writing correspondence; such as thank-you’s and
follow-up letters; maintaining medical records; compiling and
maintaining address lists; preparing mailings for fund-raisers,
maintaining medical records and other forms, keeping office supplies
current, and other typical office tasks. Time required is an
estimated 4 hours a week at the facility. Computer knowledge
(Microsoft Word) essential. General orientation on HLSPCA policies
and procedures required.
• COMPUTER TECH SUPPORT:
Calm, cool, and collected consultant who would be willing to donate
time (by phone or onsite), as needed, to help with computer training,
computer glitches, and computer-related questions.
• FUND-RAISERS:
Willing to work energetically and enthusiastically on development ,
execution and staffing of short-term and long-term projects and
events to support organization’s budget and financial goals. Good
community contacts, organizational and communication skills helpful.
• GRANT WRITER
Professional grant writer, someone with experience, or someone
willing to learn. Task is time-consuming and requires patience but can
be done from home. On-going projects throughout the year. Research
and computer skills important
• PHOTOGRAPHER:
Someone with his/her own camera equipment to document organization’
s activities. Must be available to go to special events to take still
photographs for the media or frame-worthy pictures.
• VIDEOGRAPHER:
Someone with his/her own camera equipment who could put together a
video documentary about the organization. Able to go to functions and
events, as necessary, to make video record.
• MEDIA LIAISON:
Pet of the Week. Press releases. Needs to keep up with local
newspapers’ deadlines. Needs computer access (done at facility or
from home). Some orientation necessary. Maintain contact with
shelter manager (and cat/dog committees) to stay current with
shelter population. May work in conjunction with Pet Finder person
(pictures will have been taken already). 1-2 hours EVERY week. Good
writing skills required.
• NEWSLETTER:
Produce and distribute quarterly or semi-annual newsletter with color
pictures and articles (email or print). Needs to know how to lay out
presentation and other computer skills. May be done at home.
• PETFINDER:
Responsible for getting pictures and bios of cats/dogs posted on
Petfinder, keeping them updated (2-4 hours a week, based on the
volume of adoptions). Can be done from home computer.
• HLSPCA WEBSITE MAINTENANCE.
Coordination required with Petfinder, writers, media liaison,
photographer, etc. Writing skills and computer proficiency required.
Work to be accomplished at facility. Weekly or as necessary.
• ANIMAL EVALUATION AND INTAKE:
At least 2-3 people a week to set up appointments by telephone, to
evaluate the animals for health and temperament tests, to draw
blood, medically treat, photograph, log in, bathe animals (as
necessary), make veterinary appointments for spay/neuter. This will
involve orientation and considerable training, along with close
coordination with designated board members.
• ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION:
Using the SPCA van, transport animals to veterinarians’ offices for
medical care, rabies and spay/neuter. Appointments scheduled by
facility as needed. For spay/neuter appointments early morning
pickup and evening return with the animals to facility necessary, with
some time required to settle animals upon return.
• DAILY ANIMAL CARE:
KENNEL: Feeding, water and poop/scoop twice a day. One person
required for each 9 am shift and 4 pm shift, seven days a week.
Schedule coordinator needed. Approximate time: 2 to 2 ½ hours to
clean, feed and exercise (for 1 person). Team of 2 would be
recommended.
CATTERY: Poopscoop 2 times a day and make sure they have food
and clean water. Deepcleaning and disinfecting of isolation and
quarantine areas; may include laundry. Approximate time: 2 hours per
shift (for 1 person).
• ANIMAL SOCIALIZATION:
Cats and dogs: Animal luvin: holding, petting, walking, cooing, general
TLC.
• DOG TRAINING AND OBEDIENCE:
Teach and reinforce basic commands: walking on a leash, good
manners and behavior. Instruct on proper procedures for introducing
new animals to the home and resident pets.
• FACILITY GUIDE, ADOPTION DAYS:
Someone to escort visitors through the facility and assist with the
handling of animals in and out of kennels/cages to ensure that both
animals and visitors are safe and secure. On open adoption days
(probably Saturdays) several people required.
• PUPPY RUN COORDINATOR:
Make a bi-monthly phone call to Austin Humane Society, usually on
Mondays, to find out space availability and what animals we can send
to their no-kill facility. Responsible for scheduling and briefing
drivers and completing paperwork. Orientation required.
• PUPPY RUN DRIVERS:
Under direction of puppy coordinator. Two drivers needed, generally
once every two weeks or as needed to drive to either Austin or San
Antonio Bexar County Humane Society/SPCA. Drivers will meet at
the facility early enough to assess general condition of animals
designated to make trip. Upon return resettle any returned animals
and clean and bleach van kennels. A full day is required for each run.
Orientation required.
• ANIMAL CRUELTY OFFICER:
We do not have a qualified person to act in this capacity at this time.
This person would work in conjunction with local law enforcement
personnel in potentially difficult situations. The position requires
specialized training, which is conducted in various locations outside of
this area.
• LANDSCAPING/GARDENING/MAINTENANCE
Maintenance of the facility grounds, including mowing, raking, tree
trimming, landscaping, beautification, and other projects as required.
Some equipment available, depending on generosity of patrons.
(Please see Wish List.)
• BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT
Set up and maintain computer accounting system (Quicken). Posting to
computer will probably require 30-45 minutes twice a month; initial
setup may involve several hours.
• TAX PREPARATION
File tax returns and other related documents as required (annually);
knowledge of IRS regulations and forms required.
ANIMAL FOSTERING
We are always in need of good foster homes for our dogs and cats. Often we
have special needs cases, such as a nursing mother animal and babies, babies in
need of bottle feeding, rehabilitation for dogs going through heartworm
treatment and rehabilitation, or animals who just need a little extra TLC or
socialization.
| Remember, your help is invaluable in saving abandoned and neglected animals. |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
Volunteer orientation is done on a one-on-one basis. You will be given a tour
of the facility and a brief description of our operation. You will then be
given a volunteer packet to take home and read more about our organization
to see if you would like to become part of our group. If you would like to
become a Highland Lakes SPCA volunteer you will then be trained in your
specific area of interest. Call HLSPCA at 830-596-2717 to volunteer today!
of the facility and a brief description of our operation. You will then be
given a volunteer packet to take home and read more about our organization
to see if you would like to become part of our group. If you would like to
become a Highland Lakes SPCA volunteer you will then be trained in your
specific area of interest. Call HLSPCA at 830-596-2717 to volunteer today!
Meet our dedicated Friday afternoon team of dog
walkers/caregivers/cleaner-uppers: Kathy
Blanchard, Justine Lorehn and Vicki Whitehead.
walkers/caregivers/cleaner-uppers: Kathy
Blanchard, Justine Lorehn and Vicki Whitehead.
(L to R) Kathy with Dixie, Justine with
Spud and Vicki with Boomer.
Spud and Vicki with Boomer.
These
volunteers
bathed and
groomed
everybody who
went to the
Marble Falls
Library outing.
Who got the
wettest?
Thanks to all!
volunteers
bathed and
groomed
everybody who
went to the
Marble Falls
Library outing.
Who got the
wettest?
Thanks to all!
Every 4 to 6 weeks we hold a social for all of the volunteers to get together just for fun. Short organizational
meeting or dog training sessions are sometimes held. Chuck Schifferling of Barkingham Palace
demonstrates proper leash training. Enjoy the following pictures.
meeting or dog training sessions are sometimes held. Chuck Schifferling of Barkingham Palace
demonstrates proper leash training. Enjoy the following pictures.
L to R Sue Childers, Ginger, Bruce
Anderson
Anderson
L to R Sue Lowe, BJ, Lea Wilson
L to R Vicki Whitehead, Randy Whitehead, Ray Bishop,
Gabrielle Matlock competed in the November Golf
tournament at the Slick Rock Golf Course in Horseshoe
Bay benefiting the animals of the HLSPCA. The
tournament was a huge success and everyone had a great
time even though it rained cats and dogs all afternoon.
Gabrielle Matlock competed in the November Golf
tournament at the Slick Rock Golf Course in Horseshoe
Bay benefiting the animals of the HLSPCA. The
tournament was a huge success and everyone had a great
time even though it rained cats and dogs all afternoon.
TEAM HLSPCA
The Board of
Directors of
the Highland
Lakes SPCA
hosted a party
in the home of
Suzanne
Owens over
Valentine's
Day weekend
to show how
much "We
Love Our
Volunteers" .
Directors of
the Highland
Lakes SPCA
hosted a party
in the home of
Suzanne
Owens over
Valentine's
Day weekend
to show how
much "We
Love Our
Volunteers" .
