{"id":440,"date":"2024-12-17T16:38:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/?p=440"},"modified":"2025-04-03T20:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T20:25:51","slug":"give-love-get-love-volunteer-at-dogs-cats-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/?p=440","title":{"rendered":"Give Love, Get Love: Volunteer at Dogs &#038; Cats Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"440\" class=\"elementor elementor-440\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddb5ffa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ddb5ffa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-991067c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"991067c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5ce6e2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5ce6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Give Love, Get Love: Volunteer at Dogs &amp; Cats Forever<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-495a753a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"495a753a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-441 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteers-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to animals in need? Volunteering at Dogs &amp; Cats Forever, Inc. is a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of the animals we are privileged to care for and love. Whether you enjoy walking dogs, cuddling cats, or helping with day-to-day shelter operations, there\u2019s a place for everyone on our volunteer team!<\/p><p>You can volunteer as much or as little as you\u2019d like\u2014come once, once every few months, on holidays, or weekly. Any time you can give is greatly appreciated, and there\u2019s always something to do and a dog or cat waiting to be loved.<\/p><p><strong style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">How You Can Help<\/strong><\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><strong>Shelter Cleaning &amp; Care<\/strong>: Help us keep our dog and cat buildings clean and comfortable. Most of our cleaning happens daily from 8 AM to 12 PM, but there are always areas that could use a little extra TLC throughout the day.<\/li><li><strong>Dog Walking<\/strong>: Our dogs need daily exercise and attention. We especially need dog walkers on <strong>Saturday afternoons<\/strong>, but volunteers are welcome any day during business hours.<\/li><li><strong>Cat Socialization &amp; Play<\/strong>: With so many animals in our care, one-on-one time is essential for their enrichment. During business hours, bring toys, enjoy cuddles, and brighten a cat\u2019s day!<\/li><li><strong>Reception Assistance<\/strong>: We need volunteers to greet visitors, answer questions, answer phones, and introduce potential adopters to animals in both our dog and cat buildings. This role is perfect for volunteers <strong>18 and older<\/strong>, but responsible teens can help, too! Saturdays (12 PM to 4 PM) are when we need the most support.<\/li><li><strong>Feline Displays at PetSmart<\/strong>: Help care for and showcase our cats at PetSmart locations in Port St. Lucie and Vero Beach. Volunteers must be 18+, or under 18 with a parent present.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Volunteering for Those Under 18<\/strong><\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><strong>Ages 16-17<\/strong>: You can volunteer in both our dog and cat buildings. A parent must sign paperwork at your orientation.<\/li><li><strong>Under 16<\/strong>: Volunteers can help in the cat building. A parent must attend the orientation and may need to remain with the volunteer depending on age and maturity.<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-442 alignright\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); text-align: var(--text-align);\" src=\"https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteerreading-300x270.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer reading to dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteerreading-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agitated-mcclintock.209-150-31-161.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/volunteerreading.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>How to Get Started:\u00a0<\/strong> Volunteer orientation is<strong> by appointment only<\/strong>. To schedule an orientation:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\"><li>Call <strong>Debby Markman<\/strong> at <strong>954-299-5570<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and let us know your availability.<\/li><li>Bring a valid ID and any completed paperwork. You can fill out forms in advance by downloading them or emailing them to <a href=\"mailto:debbyfordogscats@yahoo.com\"><strong>debbyfordogscats@yahoo.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>For <\/strong><strong>Court-Mandated Community Service Hours, <\/strong>please call the shelter number at 772-489-5454 and press extension 5.<\/p><p><strong>Join Us Today!<\/strong> Whether you can volunteer once or become a regular member of our team, every minute makes a difference. 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