We currently have a wonderful problem here at the Roanoke Valley SPCA! Our list of community partners and event invites keep growing and growing… but we do not currently have the manpower to participate in as many events as we’d like.
To solve this problem, we are looking for dedicated people to join our exciting new volunteer committee: the Community Action and Planning Team (CAP Team)!
The goal of this team is to work together to represent the Roanoke Valley SPCA at community events and activities. The CAP Team will meet quarterly (led by our Community Engagement Coordinator) to plan community appearances, and all members will volunteer for at least one community event quarterly.
Community Action Team volunteers should be prepared to:
- Drive to/from events, and be able to move the supplies for events in their vehicle (or drive an RVSPCA van instead)
- Set up booths; including tables, tents, or other props
- Speak with people of all ages and backgrounds at events
- Be willing to learn about the Roanoke Valley SPCA mission and programs
This is a great opportunity to help out if your schedule doesn’t accommodate the typical “4 hours per month” required of our regular volunteers, if you’re allergic to pets, or if you want to help out but aren’t comfortable entering our kennels. The Community Action and Planning Team is also a great opportunity to gain experience working with kids, public speaking, environmental activism, and more.
You can contact Erin Dams at edams@rvspca.org or 540-339-9503 to learn more about this PAWsome new volunteer team.