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TYSON HAS SOME WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US :)

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TYSON HAS SOME WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US :)

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ARE TOWN SHELTERS CONSIDERED NON PROFITS SINCE THET ARE TECHNICALLY TOWN/ GOVERNMENTALLY RUN?

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ARE TOWN SHELTERS CONSIDERED NON PROFITS SINCE THET ARE TECHNICALLY TOWN/ GOVERNMENTALLY RUN?

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I've been looking up possible shelters and i keep finding orgs. that are fiends of (sheltername) or such such shelter foundation. I see nothing on town shelter website about them being 5013c

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East greenwich APL

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Animals

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When students learn by doing, animals benefit too

Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that combines academics with meaningful service in the community. Studies have shown that a skill learned with a practical purpose is more easily remembered. The potential benefits to animal care organizations that partner with school service-learning programs are endless. Below are ideas on how students can volunteer for animals while learning about many of the subjects taught in schools today. Click each subject below for our suggestions.

Paint the walls of the shelter, creating rooms with animals painted on the walls or an educational mural in a public area

Build climbing toys for cats

Create a video of shelter activities (e.g., a series of public service announcements for local TV spots or off-site presentations)

Make posters advertising the organization and special events

Create animal portraits or "paw print" art as a fundraiser

Create a film or video on proper pet care that can be shown to shelter visitors or other students

Build a magazine rack, shelving, cabinets, etc., for the shelter lobby or storage areas

Design, form, and paint receptacles for use in public venues as collection "boxes" for donations (can be made of wood, plaster, ceramic, etc., but should all have a theme centered around animals, whether in the actual shape of the containers themselves or in the motif applied to them)

Collect old and take new photographs of dogs and cats in different places, poses and situations. Place them in mats and frames along the walls in the shelter lobby and other public places. Whether dramatic, poignant, or cute, the photographs should make an impact, tell a story, or relate a specific message.

Create drawings, take photographs, or select photographs for use in organization's website and publications such as brochures and newsletters/fliers

Submit original art for the organization's fundraising calendar

Create a logo for the organization

Build benches, bookshelves, and other furniture for a children's reading area in a public area at facility

Take before-and-after pictures of pets that have had major grooming make-overs and frame them for display in the entrance lobby

Video record or create a slideshow of the shelter in a tour-style fashion to be played at off-site presentations

Paint paw prints on the floor of the front lobby leading in the direction of the adoption areas

Assist in creation of humane education props such as designing and cutting out felt story board characters

Organize a coloring contest for younger children and help them with their projects

Design promotional items such as bumper stickers and t-shirts to be used at adoption events

Design and make leash holders or food bowl stands in metal or shop class to be auctioned or sold as a fundraiser

Sculpt bowls, vases, jewelry, etc., to sell as a fundraiser

Create a plan and materials for a public awareness campaign concerning spay/neuter, licensing, fundraising, etc.

Create a catchy slogan for the shelter to be put on t-shirts, magnets, or bumper stickers

Brainstorm fundraising ideas to raise money for the shelter; plan community events; create activities and assist with marketing (See the Help Homeless Pets project.)

Assist with writing grants (teens can do research and can write outlines or even rough drafts of grants)

Schedule meetings with various real estate agents, small business owners, veterinary clinics, and community service organizations to solicit sponsorships and partnerships

Contact local radio stations to inquire about live remote shows during organization events

Create an address label for the organization, including phone number; label all materials available to the public including literature and pet adoption kits.

Make bandanas that have shelter's name, address, and phone for the adoptable pets to wear (dogs can be taken to walk-a-thons, the park, etc.)

Set up a shelter information booth at county fairs and other community events to market organization

Write public service announcements concerning topics that are important to the community

Wreate an ad for the local newspaper or magazine promoting organization events

Market and sell a book created by youth or the shelter, which educates about proper animal care, dog bite prevention, etc.

Conduct a "movie theater" showing half-hour videos on dog bite prevention and humane education topics

Distribute fliers in libraries, grocery stores, and privately owned businesses; pamphlets can either be generalized regarding responsible pet ownership or can relate to the shelter's policies, programs, and/or needs

Form a theater group in which the students perform for other classes or give demonstrations at the shelter; the demonstrations can include proper pet care tips (These skits can be taped and used in schools or community organizations.)

Develop and perform puppet shows centered around a theme pertaining to humane education, responsible pet care, or the life of an animal in the shelter; book time at school assemblies, First Night celebrations, holiday pageants in the mall, kids camps, etc. (See the Mission: Humane Cause for Paws project.)

Organize a summer children's play camp that teaches about humane issues

Develop and present humane education presentations for students their age and younger

Read current events on animal and environmental issues and write to elected officials, newspapers, newsletters, etc., to express opinion

Review books and create a list of humane books for various grades levels

Write poems or short stories about animals, nature, wildlife, working in the animal shelter, etc.; collect the poems into an anthology to be placed in the library or shelter as an educational tool

Form reading circles in organization's conference room, local elementary schools, after school programs, youth groups, and church groups in which students read to younger children; conduct reading hour with a humane book at library or organization

Write lyrics for jingles promoting the adoption of shelter animals on local radio stations; ask stations to play them as public service announcements

Collaborate with the drama students and write script for humane themed plays; present these to the community or younger grades

Write animal descriptions or individual "stories" to attach to cages for each pet available for adoption; write "happy ending" adoption stories for shelter website

Write and present an educational speech to be given in conjunction with a spay/neuter campaign or other humane education topic

Write and design educational booklets to be handed out in conjunction with shelter tours

Facilitate an elementary school essay contest and act as a judge

Research different animals and their habitats, in books and online; create a picture book highlighting the animals (These can be displayed in the lobby or sold.)

Write a children's book dealing with proper care of domestic animals, dog bite prevention, or respect for wildlife. These can be given to schools, placed in the shelter lobby, or sold. (This could develop into a larger Business/Publishing project.)

Develop a presentation, pamphlet, or video on health benefits associated with pet ownership, to be shared in the community or as a public service announcement

Organize a community walking program such as "Walk Your Dog in the Park" day and log heart rates of both humans and companion animals

Plan or participate in a pet walk to raise funds for the organization

Create a pet agility class that provides activities for kids/pets

Create, plan, and present public education seminars on animal health. Cover topics such as weight management, proper nutrition and special needs diets, heartworm prevention and treatment, grooming, the importance of vaccinations, etc.

Create pet first aid kits or emergency evacuation kits to be distributed to the public

Research and develop a diet program for older or diabetic pets at the shelter

Organize a pet health fair at shelter, school, or community center

Give presentations to younger children about dog bite prevention

Research and design a pamphlet or public service announcement comparing the care, time, and money required for babies and companion animals to promote an understanding of the responsibilities associated with owning an animal for life

work with the animal shelter, local food bank, schools, and veterinarians to set up a program where donations of pet food and care products are raised to help families in need

Sew cat toys and animal beds for homeless companion animals

Research organizations, scholarships, funds and other avenues of financial aid available for spay/neuter; compile list for those in need of assistance

Make pet food/treats for shelter animals; research any health benefits to homemade food/treats rather than store bought food/treats

Socialize litters of kittens and puppies and keep a "socialization journal" to allow potential adopters to track progress and see what the animal has learned or how they have progressed

Create various companion animal care fliers/posters that can be given to the public

Create and maintain a feeding schedule for sheltered animals

Hold fundraising dinner where students learn dish place settings, food preparation, budgeting, and the benefits of a vegetarian diet

Sew clothes and coats for shelter animals (These could be used in a fashion show fundraiser where humans and animals wear the creations.)

Measure amount of fencing, wall board, etc. that is needed to build animal housing for use by an animal sheltering organization or animal control officers

Collect data and develop a presentation or public service announcement concerning pet overpopulation and the benefits of spay/neuter

Research and collect data for organization use (e.g., spay/neuter, the number of registered animals in the community, dog bites, stray dogs, number of pets in household, etc.)

Research the cost of a license versus the fees when ticketed for compliance failure and the statistics of licensed pets who are returned to owners; create a flier to promote licensing of pets

Develop statistical charts and graphs to illustrate numbers of animals brought in to the shelter, numbers adopted, average age and stay of animals, etc.; can be used by staff and for educational purposes

Create an age appropriate feeding schedule for animals and measure appropriate amounts of food for each animal

Learn about animal cruelty laws in your state; create a community flier showing the statistical connection between those who hurt animals and those who hurt humans (See the Mission: Humane Combat Cruelty project.)

Coordinate or perform in a musical concert or dance as a fundraiser

Write music to accompany shelter radio jingles, videos, PowerPoint presentations, or public service announcements; facilitate the performance and recording of jingles

Sing or play music at outreach events

Write songs that teach children about proper pet care, dog bite prevention, etc., for use in humane education lessons

Create a classical music mix CD to be played in animal areas to help ease stress

Work with school athletic boosters to dedicate a halftime show to the presentation of adoptable companion animals

Create a music CD to be sold as fundraiser

Contact local veterinarians or shelter veterinary technicians to learn about various shelter viruses and zoonotic diseases and create an informational brochure to be placed in shelter lobby

Research the ways in which people can cope with and conquer their allergies to pet dander; include medicines, homeopathics, air filtration systems, and foods; create a brochure to help allergy sufferers and for public information

Research the wildlife at a sanctuary or waterway and create a lesson for younger students about the importance of protecting habitats and endangered species (See the Shoot to Save Wildlife project.)

Create a habitat at the school, park, or shelter to attract wildlife, insects, or birds and learn the benefits of these species

Research and design a model environment with pet care items for a small animal (e.g., a guinea pig: include the proper shavings, wood block, water bottle, food dish, and interactive toys) (These can be used as displays in the community.)

Learn about the needs of various wildlife species and develop plans to enhance environments at local wildlife center or rehabilitation center

Research eco-systems and companion animal friendly plants; landscape the shelter after learning appropriate plants for climate, size, area, foot traffic, etc.

Hold a park clean up to benefit wildlife; research indigenous animals and plants

Research animal and eco-friendly products and create a directory of products for shelter and public use

Research indigenous animals and hold a walk through a park with guides telling about the animals (funds raised benefit wildlife organizations) (See the Mission: Humane Shoot to Save Wildlife project.)

Write to state legislators to express opinions on bills concerning humane issues

Study state legislature voting records on humane topics and prepare leaflets so the community knows where a candidate stands on issues based on past votes

Study the origin and importance of animal related laws, such as leash laws, licensing laws, etc., and create a public service announcement

Research the vaccination and quarantine policies employed by the two locales in which there are no reported cases of rabies (Hawaii and England). Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast. Present to animal care and control for use in developing public policy.

Study local, state, and federal laws and other nations' legislation concerning humane and anti-cruelty laws; present findings to other high school students (See the Combat Cruelty project.)

Research the history of the shelter and create a timeline to be placed in the lobby and/or create a history scrap book to be placed at events

Research animal advocates of the past (such as George Angell, Mahatma Gandhi, Leo Tolstoy, Thomas Paine, or Abraham Lincoln) and create a book of quotes to be placed in shelter lobby or at educational events

Study the connection between abuse of animals and interpersonal violence (use historical documents and court cases); write letters to the editor concerning the connection or create a public service announcement (See the Mission: Humane Combat Cruelty project.)

Research and write about how animal treatment in the U.S. differs from other countries and create a display for local schools or the public library

Assist with web publishing for organization; help create a teens or kids page

Upload photos, videos, and descriptions of adoptable pets to websites such as petfinder.com and pets911.com

Create a Facebook, MySpace, and/or other online social networking pages for the shelter

Help update databases such as license renewal

Create and produce public service announcements concerning dog bite prevention, rabies laws, spay/neuter, etc.

Create an online book for young people and post on organization's website

Create PowerPoint presentations or slide shows to be used by the shelter in public education

Translate shelter literature, videos, humane education materials, etc., into other languages to make the literature more accessible to those for whom English is not their first language

Design fliers and posters to post in neighborhood schools and community center where Spanish (or other language) is the primary language

Research animal protection issues and organizations in different countries and explore the need for translators in those areas

Create a public awareness campaign for the local shelter written in another language or using pictures for non-readers

Participate in mobile spay/neuter clinic as a translator

Present seminars on humane education (e.g., spay/neuter) to non-English speakers

A special thank you goes out to all of the humane educators who contributed to this list. If you do any of these projects, or if you have an idea for a service learning project that's not listed here, please let us know!

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When students learn by doing, animals benefit too Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that combines academics with meaningful service in the community. Studies have shown that a skill learned with a practical purpose is more easily remembered. The potential benefits to animal care organizations that partner with school service-learning programs are endless.

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Here are some links for listing of some nonprofits in RI

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Rhode Island Nonprofits and Charities - Volunteer, Donate, Review

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Find and review Rhode Island charities, nonprofits and volunteering and donation opportunities. Want to donate or volunteer? Find the best non-profit or charity in Rhode Island.

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We need something super corny and animal related