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	<title>Animal Shelter Tips Blog &#187; volunteer</title>
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	<description>Find funds, grants and volunteers. Involve kids and families to help homeless pets.</description>
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		<title>Offsite Adoptions: Ten Point Checklist for Volunteers</title>
		<link>http://animalsheltertips.com/blog/volunteer/offsite-adoptions-ten-point-checklist-for-volunteers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>petlover</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Offsite adoption events are widely used by many shelters and rescues to increase homeless pet adoptions. Many animal lovers don’t like to go to animal shelters. And, you can often reach many more people even though it does require more planning and effort on your part. Volunteers for these or any events may become donors and / or spread the word about your group to their friends. Make sure each volunteer feels his / her time was well spent making a worthy contribution for homeless pets. Here are ten ideas for working more effectively with volunteers at offsite adoption events.]]></description>
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		<title>Four Ideas for Finding Volunteers to Help Homeless Pets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>petlover</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[military]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for new volunteers to work at your shelter, to participate in fundraising events, to offer professional services, or to serve on an advisory board? What about targeting specific groups of people rather than individuals? Many groups are already established in your community based on common interests, marital status, age, etc. Reach out to these groups to be your partners in reducing the number of homeless pets in your area.

(1) Military personnel -- Young soldiers can be a part of something they enjoy and know they’re making a contribution.]]></description>
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		<title>Are Volunteers the Biggest Donors to Your Animal Shelter or Rescue?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>petlover</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[donations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Volunteers donate 50% more than non-volunteers according to a study several years ago. Is this true for your animal rescue or shelter?

A few weeks ago I volunteered to work at an animal group's event. We’ve donated to this group for several years. I won’t donate or volunteer anytime soon. I was very turned off by what I saw and question how our donations are being spent. At this event I saw: ]]></description>
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