Those interested in working with our organization and the animals we care for are required to attend at least one volunteer orientation before working in the shelter facility. Volunteer orientations occur on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at the Veteran’s Benefit Center located at 12 Emerson Ave. in Gloucester from 6pm to 8pm. Please see our upcoming events webpage for the date and time of the next volunteer orientation.
Volunteer orientation gives perspective volunteers a chance to meet with CAAA staff and current volunteers, learn about different volunteer opportunities, duties and more about our organization as a whole.
The second hour of the orientation features an educational and interactive canine body language and behavior presentation given by Helene Budrow of Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital and Hardscrabble Canines.
The canine education portion of our orientations are open to the public and even those who do not wish to volunteer with our organization but would like to expand their knowledge about the canines in their life are welcome and encouraged to attend. Those interested in working soley with felines at the CAAA are not required to stay for this presentation but are welcome to do so.
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