PAWS: Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities at PAWS

Front Office Assistant

Position Description: Front Office Assistants help the Companion Animal Services management team with an assortment of office projects including copying, filing, mass mailings, data entry and maintaining packets to be mailed. This position has a high level of public contact, and little to no animal contact. Volunteers also assist with promotions directed at increasing adoptions and awareness. Duties include: copying documents and making/maintaining various packets to be mailed; filing documents; assisting with data entry; helping prepare for special events by decorating and making gift baskets; and special projects as assigned.

Dates Available: year round

Shifts: Any three hour shift between the hours of 9 am–6 pm, Monday-Friday. Volunteers are scheduled for the same shift each week. There is a minimum 3-month commitment.

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Location: PAWS Companion Animal Shelter, Lynnwood

Training Required: All volunteers must attend a four hour volunteer orientation before starting their position. The orientation covers each of the volunteer positions at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in detail, and explains the overall objectives of PAWS as an organization. This orientation is held two times per month at the shelter in Lynnwood. PAWS trains all volunteers, no previous experience is necessary. Training sessions are 1-2 hours, set up at time of orientation. There may be some additional training with this position as necessary, depending on tasks assigned. Additional training is offered, but not mandatory.

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