To exercise and socialize rabbits in the shelter, by taking them individually into bonding rooms or outside in the designated area for playtime on the Humane Society of Greater Dayton property.
To help control overpopulation by humanely trapping stray or feral cats on scheduled days and then transporting them to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton to be spayed or neutered.
Conduct education programs regarding responsible pet ownership, bite prevention, animal cruelty, and pet overpopulation at schools and various locations throughout the community.
Volunteers interact with residents in the hope of providing support, encouragement and informal mentoring. Volunteers become a temporary “community net” while people are working through the matters that caused them to experience homelessness. The staff members of the Timothy House also rely on volunteers to provide practical assistance in the daily operation of the house.
Working with the Development Director help promote and organize a live Auction fundraising event in the spring of the year. Contact regional businesses that can supply products or services to complete five or more auction packages. Conduct asks for donations over the phone and in person to these businesses. Follow up on asks until donations…
Write newsletter articles, blog entries, and/or press releases covering Rural Action programs and local restoration and sustainable development news. Assist the Media Team with newsletter and e-newsletter production, as well as editing, as needed. Attend Rural Action events to cover stories. Projects are flexible, based on volunteers’ interests and experience; special projects are welcomed.
Assist in maintaining the grounds at the Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal offices in Trimble Ohio including mowing, weeding and planting flower beds, trimming bushes and general beautification of grounds.
Assist the Development Liaison with office work, including: membership renewals and other mailings, database entry and management, file organization, thank you letters, etc.
Sort through and organize historical Rural Action/AOPIC photos and publications; maintain the current digital photo database; organize and maintain the Rural Action reference library; and develop new systems for preserving important materials. Time estimate: prefer commitment of 3 months, flexible during office hours 9-5, M-F at the Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal in Trimble, OH.
Assist the child life specialists in the activity rooms, patient room or other areas.