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The Family Center is in need of temporary homes for pets of the families that need to be in our domestic abuse shelter. While we house the people we need homes to house their pets. Pets are so very important to the women and children that have to leave their homes. We want to offer this service so it is one less thing they have to give up. This volunteer opportunity can and does happen with very little notice to the staff at the Family Center. Also, this opportunity for volunteering is not an everyday happening. You will able to choose the type of pet you bring into your home that works and fits with your family and home. An interview with the volunteer and a home visit is required. You will supply a home, food, water and exercise. This is a fun volunteer job that you can do in your home.

This is a direct services position. You will be working with the families who are currently in residence by helping with any of their immediate physical needs. Your job is to keep the shelter and the occupants feeling safe & secure.

Other duties will include: listening when clients want to talk, answering phones, responding to crisis calls, logging any information that will help the next person on duty, helping to maintain order, and taking in fresh food donations. You are also welcomed to cook, to bake or to do a craft with the clients during your shift. There is always a staff person on-call should any problems occur while you are on duty. The shifts are 4 hours on weekends - no overnights. Occasionally, we need coverage during weekdays to help cover the shelter for staff meetings and trainings.

Our shelter is located at our Wisconsin Rapids office at 500 25th Street North.