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2008 Membership Campaign

Membership 2008 - Join today!

Overview
Members of the League are the shelter’s biggest supporters. They receive a membership packet, our quarterly newsletter Paw Prints, and discounts from various vendors. Memberships run on a calendar year, January through December. Renew your membership now for 2008 (More)

Become a member today (2008) (Adobe PDF format)

Join online!

Questions about membership? Contact us!

How to become a volunteer*:

Volunteers are very important people at the Humane League of Lancaster County. As a private, non-profit organization, we rely on the assistance of caring and hard-working volunteers in all of our programs. To become a volunteer, you must attend a 45-minute information session, describing all the various opportunities available for helping our homeless animals.

Please RSVP your name and phone number to Miranda Troccoli or call 717-393-6551 ext. 234

45 minute Volunteer Information Sessions

Saturday September 6th, 10:30am

Saturday October 4th, 10:30am

Saturday November 1st, 10:30am

*Please note, you must be 16yrs old to volunteer alone, children 12yrs old to 15yrs old may volunteer but must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Overview
The Humane League offers many opportunities for interested individuals to gain experience working with animals, learn more about animal welfare issues, and work with other animal lovers to improve the lives of animals in our community. Volunteers can work directly with the animals, or support the work of the shelter through raising money, educating the public, or providing administrative assistance. Due to the generously donated time and assistance of volunteers the shelter can offer many high quality programs and services to Lancaster County pets and residents.

The Behavioral Assistance and Rehabilitation Club (BARC) -

FACT: Dogs that are calmer have a better chance of finding a permanent home.

FACT: Most dogs that come into a shelter environment – even if they are great pets - are stressed out and being calm is not something that comes easily if at all.

FACT: Stress and anxiety are inevitable when living in a shelter environment – regardless of the time that is spent there.

The BARC program is designed to teach volunteers how to effectively interact with the dogs both in and out of the kennels in order to improve their chances for adoption. By providing a structured environment to the dog’s daily life and creating expectations, we are reducing stress and creating a more calm, relaxed atmosphere. When the dog handler use the techniques learned from the BARC program, the staff is enabled to inform the potential adopters of the dog’s true behavior and personality. It will also allow the staff to match families to the dogs who will best fit into their lives and will help dogs to transition into their new homes with less stress for owner and dog. There will be levels of advancement, competitions, etc. for the participants to showcase their talents and abilities; this will also allow the participants to move on to the next training level. Essentially, by instilling some basic obedience commands, teaching proper kennel etiquette, enforcing universal training techniques and socialization dogs will have the best possible chance of being adopted. To join this program individuals must have completed the direct animal care training, 10 hours of volunteer service, and must attend the BARC classes to complete the training and become a part of the program.

For more information on this program contact Tiffany Fickes

Direct Animal Care (Animal Care Technician Assistant) -
Working directly with the animals requires successful completion of training in kennel procedures and animal handling.

Fundraising Volunteers –
Meet new people and have fun helping a great cause! Throughout the year, the Humane League of Lancaster County holds four major fundraising events to support our mission. Volunteers are needed for many things! You can join one of the committees and volunteer your professional and personal skills to better plan, promote, and expand an event. We also need good “worker bees” to make pick ups/deliveries and volunteer time on the ay of an event. Whatever your interests, we can find a place for YOU!

Friends for Spay/Neuter -
This group is dedicated to promoting spaying and neutering as the primary means of overpopulation control. Volunteers attend various community events to sell merchandise to support these programs.

Educational Programs - (More)
Our Humane Educator, Megan Gallagher Clark, has opportunities for volunteers to help her with programs that she brings to groups around the area. She needs creative people to help her make educational bulletin boards, and make presentations to small groups. Please contact Megan at 393-6551, ext. 233 or Email.

Hosting a Dog Bank-

Want to help the Humane League of Lancaster County, but do not have time to volunteer? Please consider hosting a dog bank at your place of business. The donations will

go directly to helping Lancaster County animals in need. For more information,

contact Miranda Troccoli, at (717) 393-6551 ext. 234.

Adoption Advocate

We are currently recruiting Community Outreach Volunteers!

Please contact Megan Gallagher Clark to apply.

All other volunteer opportunities please contact mtroccoli@humaneleague.com

Become a Foster Parent

Visit our Foster Care Program Home Page

Foster Parents offer short-term and long-term care to animals who are

unable to be immediately placed for adoption. By providing care to injured, sick,

or neonatal animals, Foster Parents make it possible for these

animals to be adopted. This program is headed by Lori Kelley

Email: lkelley@humaneleague.com.

Volunteers complete the circle.

We could not succeed without your help and dedication!

The Humane League of Lancaster County is an independent non-profit organization for the prevention of cruelty
to animals and the care of stray and unwanted animals. We are a 501(c)3 IRS Approved Charity.

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