HUMANE EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS

Humane Education promotes personal and global responsibility. Teaching people how to accept and fulfill their responsibilities to companion animals, such as cats and dogs, and all forms of animal life. It explains the consequences of irresponsible behavior and encourages people to see the value of all living things. Humane Education programs engage individuals of all ages to model empathy, compassion, and respect.

Focus of the job:
Lollypop Farm is a popular and fun place to be on the weekend! We host people of all ages in a variety of engaging education programs including: Shelter Helpers, Scout Workshops, Petacular Parties for birthday celebrations! Humane Education Volunteers will work closely with our Humane Educators to offer high-quality programming to children and adults.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Over the age of 18
• Must be passionate about Lollypop Farm and helping the pets in our community
• Comfortable speaking and engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Able to follow and implement program curriculum
• Must complete the education volunteer orientation and training
• Must have reliable transportation to and from Lollypop Farm
• Able to show compassion and maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and/or personalities

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Assist Humane Education Staff in the preparation implementation of high quality programing
• Greet program participants upon arrival to Lollypop Farm
• Host guests for a scheduled education program
• Collaborate with Lollypop Farm Education Staff to provide specific educational program curriculum
• Help staff ensure that guests are safely participating in the program
• Occasionally volunteers might be asked to accept donations and and program payments
• Assist Humane Education Staff in the post-program breakdown and cleaning

Essential Functions:

• Follow all program policies and procedures
• Act as an ambassador for Lollypop Farm
• Inform and engage with community members about Lollypop Farm programs and services
• Recruit community members to support Lollypop Farm efforts in our community
• Communicate with Humane Education Manager & Staff Team
• Provide feedback and questions from the community to the Humane Education Manager

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is frequently required to: hear, stand, walk, sit, see, and speak.

Time commitment:
Must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 volunteer shifts per month.

	Saturdays	Sundays
Shift #1	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shift #2	2:00 – 5:00 p.m.	2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Time commitment:
Must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 volunteer shifts per month.

Dress Code:
Volunteer name badge and volunteer shirt

Application Process:
Please submit an application online. Our management team is reviewing your qualifications and will contact you if there is a match with our current open position

Focus of the job:
Lollypop Farm is the place to be on the weekend! We run “Petacular Parties” for Birthdays, Girl Scout Workshops, and Behind the Scenes Tours every Saturday and Sunday! Humane Education Volunteers will work closely with our Education Assistant to offer high-quality programming to children and adults.

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Host Humane Education programs
• Communicate with Humane Education Manager & Education Assistant
• Verify payment for program
• Prep for programs (stuff party bags, light cleaning)

Requirements:
Customer service skills, interest in working with children and adults

Reports to:
Humane Education Manager

Qualifications:
Volunteer Training Provided

• Volunteer orientation
• Zoonosis
• Cat behavior lecture
• Dog Behavior lecture
• “Hands-on” Humane Education volunteer training

Time commitment:

	Saturdays	Sundays
Shift #1	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shift #2	2:00 – 5:00 p.m.	2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Volunteers are invited to work one or two shifts.

Dress Code:
Volunteer polo shirt and name badge.

Focus of the job:
Tour Guide Volunteers provide “behind-the-scenes” tours children and adults. Guides will take the group into areas that are closed to the public (like the Clinic and the Behavior and Training center) and will share information about Lollypop Farm and its history. All tours are pre-scheduled by:

• Group Size: 6 to 25 people (including adults)
• Minimum age: 6 years old

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Lead guests on a guided tour of the campus.
• Communicate with Humane Education Manager & Assistant
• Verify payment for program
• Follow all tour guide policies

Requirements:
Customer service skills, interest in working with children and adults

Reports to:
Humane Education Manager

Qualifications:
Volunteer Training Provided

• Volunteer orientation
• Zoonosis
• Cat behavior lecture
• Dog Behavior lecture
• “Hands-on” Humane Education volunteer training

Time commitment:
FLEXIBLE!

• Schedule based on when tours are scheduled
• -OR- scheduled shifts for regularly offered “drop-in tours”

Dress Code:
Volunteer polo shirt and name badge.

Focus of the job:
 Animal Tales Story Time is a free drop-in story time on Friday mornings at 11:30 am.  As a Story Time Volunteer you will engage young children in the joy of animals through animal themed storybooks.

Activities & Responsibilities:

• Preview books selected for story time
• Setup floor pillows for story time
• Reads to children for 15 – 30 minutes
• Provide an animal interaction with Therapy Guinea Pigs or a pre-selected shelter animal
• Communicate with Humane Education Manager & Assistant

Requirements:
Customer service skills, interest in working with children

Reports to:
Humane Education Manager

Qualifications:
Volunteer Training Provided

• Volunteer orientation
• Zoonosis
• “Hands-on” Humane Education volunteer training

Time commitment:
FLEXIBLE!
Fridays 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Sign-up for shifts as you are available.

Dress Code:
Volunteer polo shirt and name badge.