To represent SICSA by taking adoptable animals into the community to attract potential adopters, as well as educate members of the general public about SICSA’s animal welfare programs.

Help ensure that all dogs are taken on a minimum four short walks a day, while socializing and training the dogs using positive reinforcement to increase adoptability.

Foster Care providers are volunteers who foster homeless puppies, dogs, cats and kittens in their home for a short period of time until the animals are able to be adopted. Volunteers ensure the proper care of these animals while they are in their home.

Help plan a fundraising event. Volunteer on one of our event committees. Donate a prize for one of our raffles or silent auctions. Help us with office work, such as mailing newsletters. Ask your congregation to provide shelter space for one week.

Many teams struggle to find enough event coaches. Don’t think you have to be an expert in a subject to be a good event coach. Usually coaches say they had a great time learning right along with the kids.

Some High School students become event coaches for their old elementary teams. In November and December groups of students assemble ‘quick start kits. Teams use these kits to hone their skills when preparing to compete.

Only some of the tasks undertaken by volunteers include: – Meeting and greeting patrons on concert night, often with materials for the audience, – Distributing programs and other materials at youth concerts and in the park settings, – Contacting patrons by phone or in person, – Serving at the Symphony Boutique on concert nights, –…

MVCCA is a nonprofit run completely by volunteers. If you enjoy helping others, are looking for a great way to support the arts, and enjoy meeting new people, please consider volunteering. Volunteer opportunities include: event usher, event ticket checker, mailing/calling, helping sell program ads, event coordination, and board member.