​The fact remains that we cannot do what we do without your help. Every bit of energy, time, and support you give us allows us to have better events which in turn allows us to raise more funds or collect more goods needed for our different programs. 

 

Our needs vary depending on the project we are working on. Some require some grunt work while others are easy. You can volunteer for one hour or more depending on our needs. Kids are welcome but if under 13 years of age we ask for an adult to accompany them. 

 

Below find some of our annual events and projects and the type help we might need. Of course we may also have spontaneous projects pop up that we might need assistance with so be sure to monitor our Facebook page where we post when we need volunteers. 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 

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Mascot: We have costumes for the Easter Bunny, Santa, and Buddy the Dog that are used primarily when we have Pet Photo Shoots. Must be comfortable with ALL kinds of pets and possibly even farm animals. We never know what will show up! Note that for our photo shoots we also have children and even families take part in the photos. You may have to set a small pet in your lap or let a large pet sit beside you or in the floor next to you. 

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Photographer: We use a photographer at our photo shoots during Easter and the holidays with Santa. We need for you to have your own camera and it use a SD Card. You do not have to be a pro but be comfortable around all types of animals and kids and be able to take quick photos. Pets don't like to sit still for long so you have to be fast at snapping the photos. 

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Events: At our two bigger events, our FUR-Raiser in June and our Whiskers in Wonderland in December we need a variety of help. Jobs involve heavier work such as unloading/reloading vehicles with goods, setting up/breaking down tables/chairs, putting up/taking down outdoor signs/banners, sweeping/mopping, and emptying trash. Then some lighter work would be decorating, checking in vendors, helping set up CHAIN tables, working a table during an event, or helping with cleaning up after an event.  

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Facepainter: Kids love facepainters and we welcome them at any of our events. We accept anyone who enjoys working with kids and has an artistic flair. We do have the face paint we can furnish or you may use your own if you have it. 

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Pet Food Collection Drives: These occur sporadically during the year. CHAIN will furnish the table, bin, signs, etc and you will be instructed on where and how to set up. Usually these last 2-3 hours. Kids are welcome but we do ask that any who are under 13 years of age have an adult stay with them. 

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Holiday Pet Gift Bags: We collect pet food to give to families in need during the holidays. We can use help in picking up pet food donations, meeting to organize the distribution, and helping during the handout. Heavy lifting can be involved. 

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Other: We have occasional events that we may attend or help at and sometimes we can use a helper. It could be anything from helping set up/break down the backdrop for a photo shoot, working a CHAIN info table, putting out/picking up road signs, helping pickup or transport pet food, assisting with raffles that could include approaching businesses to ask for a donation to actually picking up raffles from the donor and bringing them to our events.

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Note: Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. does not offer any volunteer work with the animals at the shelter. The Town of Ledyard does not allow this due to liability reasons.