About Us: Companion Pets in Crisis is committed to supporting pets and their owners during times of crisis, with a special focus on those experiencing homelessness. We provide temporary care, resources, and support to ensure pets receive the care they need while helping their owners navigate challenging situations. Our mission includes collaborating with local agencies to break barriers to accessing shelters and services for individuals transitioning from the streets with their pets.
Position Overview: The Volunteer Street Outreach team member will be responsible for conducting outreach to homeless individuals with pets, providing direct assistance, and collaborating with local agencies to connect pet owners to essential resources. This role requires compassion, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to supporting both people and their pets. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in the field, have experience in outreach or social work, and share our commitment to animal welfare.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct Outreach: Engage with homeless individuals and their pets on the streets, building trust and providing information about available resources and services.
Coordinate Services: Collaborate with local agencies, shelters, and service providers to connect individuals and their pets to necessary support, including veterinary care, shelter, and other vital resources.
Events: Attend community outreach, health fairs and fundraising events.
Provide Supplies: Distribute pet supplies such as food, water, leashes, collars, and other essentials during outreach activities.
Advocate for Access: Work to reduce barriers to shelter and services for individuals with pets, advocating for compassionate and inclusive policies.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, services provided, and referrals made. Provide reports to outreach team leaders.
Qualifications:
Experience in outreach, social work, or a related field, especially with homeless populations.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and empathy skills.
Comfortable working in diverse environments and engaging directly with people on the streets.
Basic knowledge of animal care and welfare.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to conduct outreach during weekdays or weekends.
A valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle.
Benefits:
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners in need.
Gain hands-on experience in street outreach, social services, and community advocacy.
Work with a passionate and dedicated team.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
846 E Marconi Ave, Phx, AZ 85022, US
Our mission is to keep pets and their family together in times of crisis.
Companion pets in Crisis (CPiC) is the only resources to our local Fire Departments and Red Cross to assist on-scene with 911 crisis calls involving pets.
CPiC fills an important gap between human care and pet care within our EMS division.
By providing emergency services on-scene, transportation and emergency temporary shelter for pets displaced from their human and or home due to fire, evacuation or death of owner not only eases the anxiety on the family but on the animals as well.
CPiC provides on-scene crisis intervention by giving emotional support, resources and immediate needs for pets such as pet food, bowls, leashes, collars, crate and kitty supplies.
Providing these services also reduces the surrender and unnecessary euthanasia rate of healthy companion pets.
Keeping beloved pets out of the kill shelter.
846 E Marconi AvePhoenix, AZ 85022
August 31, 2024
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