Volunteer Newsletter - November 17, 2022

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Meet Our New Volunteer Coordinator!

Please join me in sending a big welcome to our new bilingual Volunteer Coordinator Adrian Gonzalez!

Adrian is originally from Mexico City, but has been living in Dallas for the last 22 years. Prior to joining DAS, Adrian taught English as a Foreign Language in CDMX and Early Childhood in Dallas. In his spare time, Adrian enjoys watching movies and TV, taking pictures and talking to friends.

We're excited to have Adrian join our team and work alongside Nathan to support & grow the volunteer program.

Compassion Fatigue Resources in My Impact

We recently added a Compassion Fatigue Webinar to the Training section of My Impact. This webinar discusses the definition of compassion fatigue, signs and stressors, as well as ways to work through stressful situations.

We have also added 7 Compassion Fatigue documents to the Files section of My Impact. These documents cover a wide range of topics related to compassion fatigue, including ways to handle stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.

The webinar and PDF materials above are for DAS staff and volunteers only and must not be shared externally.

Save the Date - We'll be having a (virtual) Compassion Fatigue training on Wednesday, December 14th from 9 AM - 10:30 AM. We'll send more details in the next Newsletter.

Thanksgiving Meals for Dogs

Help make a DAS dog's day by helping feed them a special Thanksgiving meal!

This opportunity will take place Wed. Nov 23rd from 10 AM - 12 noon. Only three spots left so be sure to sing up soon if you're interested!

We will be feeding select dogs Thanksgiving meals, dressing them up, and gathering content for the website/social media.

Canine handling training is required for this position.

Bio Writers (Remote)

We need more Bio Writers!

Help our pets find their new homes by crafting cute and clever biographies for us to share on our website and social media! We’ll tell you what we know about each pet, and you can use your creativity to create a bio their future family will love! This position is completed remotely and requires a recurring (twice monthly) commitment. We will provide training materials to help you craft the best bios, even when we have limited information to work with.

If you’re interested in this position, please email DASvolunteer@dallas.gov!

Help DAS Build Relationships As An Offsite Event Volunteer!

We have opened up two new off-site event trainings for the next few weeks!

Off-site event volunteers help DAS create a connection with the community, provide resources and education for responsible pet ownership, and promote fosters and adoptions.

During this training we'll review how to best promote DAS and adoptions in an off-site event setting.

You must complete the training before being eligible to sign up for off-site event shifts.

Canine handling training is required for this position/training.

Fill the Shelter on Black Friday!

You've probably heard of Clear the Shelter - but this Black Friday we are looking to Fill the Shelter - with volunteers!

Black Friday is one of our busiest adoption days of the year, and you can help (even if you aren't canine/feline handling certified)!

Our goal is to fill 90% of the shifts scheduled for Black Friday. Coming in on when we Fill the Shelter will also be a great way to meet other volunteers!

See all open shifts here.

Updated Amazon Wishlist

Our playgroup team recently updated our Amazon Wishlist to include items they need. Please consider purchasing an item here to help support the playgroup team!

November Wins

Check out these positive outcomes from November!

November Volunteer Town Hall

If you missed the Volunteer Town Hall this week, here is the link to the recording!

Leash Buckets

Be sure to hang up leashes after dipping them in the leash bucket! Please do not leave them in the bucket to soak.

Welcome New Volunteers!

Welcome all of the new volunteers who have joined us since the last newsletter:

I hope you're enjoying volunteering with us so far, we're glad to have you!

Dallas Animal Services, 1818 N Westmoreland, Dallas, TX 75212 | Website
Contact: DASpio@dallascityhall.com

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