Job Description

WE GO BIG, SO THEY GO HOME.

Going BIG means that our fosters and volunteers always show up in a big way and are incredibly hands-on, passionate, and dedicated, whether they are volunteering remotely, at our kennel, or at our adoption events.

Ruff House Rescue is the largest 501 (c)(3) non-profit rescue on the South Shore of Long Island. Our mission is to seek out under-served shelters and communities where we can make the biggest lifesaving impact. Our goal is to create a world where the kind and rewarding experience of adoption is the standard. We do this through tireless passion, commitment, and advocacy.

We are a foster-based network of animal lovers who seek to save as many lives as possible, as fast as we can. As a largely volunteer-based organization, we depend on the generosity of our Ruff House family to do this life changing work.

No animal is euthanized.

Mailing Address PO Box 365, Oceanside, NY 11572

, As a volunteer-powered non-profit organization, Ruff House Rescue would not exist without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. The number of dogs and cats we can save depends on the number of volunteers we have helping us. Won’t you put your blue jeans or PJs on to help raise awareness of homeless and abused animals and raise funds in honor of man's (woman's too) best friend?

This fundraiser can be done at your school/university, work, social club, sporting event, or organization. It can be a single day or a week-long event in which everyone is encouraged to wear denim jeans (or sweat pants, pajamas, flip flops, etc.) for a purpose-to raise awareness of animal issues and educate yourself and others about Ruff House Rescue's mission. You can take great pride in doing your part to help RHR!

It is a virtual position. It is NOT located at our Rescue with our dogs.

Letter is NOT provided for school or community service hours.

Major Responsibilities

Bring this fundraising idea to your school’s, employer’s or organization’s attention.

Collect donations.

Length of term

There is no minimum amount of time required. You can start immediately.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate Ruff House Rescue's mission.

COMMUNITY HOURS

Sorry no letter is provided for this opportunity.

WHAT IS JEANS FOR THE DAY?

Employees/students get permission to wear blue jeans, sweats, or pajamas for the day for a $1-$10 donation to a cause. You can also have people donate items instead of money. If you are collecting donations, we have a wish list on Amazon (let us know, and we can email you that list).

Some employers even have equitable matches where they will match the amount contributed by employees on each "Jeans for a Cause" day. Your company's Human Resources Department would be able to let you know more.

Checklist

Put up posters or send out pamphlets. Please send us an email, and we will send you pamphlets and other promotional material. Email [email protected]

Send out an email and use social media channels to let people know you will be holding a Jeans For a Cause day, and encourage them to get involved.

Encourage everyone to wear appropriate attire for your function. For example pajama pants and loose sweatpants only (no pajama tops), tops can be casual shirts/tops and must have sleeves (no tank-tops). T-shirts and heavier shirts (such as sweatshirts) are okay. No nightgowns, nightshirts, lingerie, or robes.

Next Steps

• -VolunteerMatch directions Click on the red button labeled "I want to help!" on the upper corner of the page and include in your comments Whether you need any material from RHR for your event such as pamphlets, When you are starting the opportunity, and Any questions or comments
• -Please take pictures of your group wearing jeans or pajamas so we can post them on Facebook and give you a special Thank You!
  
  

VIDEO OF PJ & CLOVE (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

PJ had been sober for 2 years and he didn't have a job, he didn't have any accountability, he made the decision to start looking for a dog. A rescue group (Ruff House Rescue) had pulled Clove from a kill shelter. PJ just found a place to live. He got a call from the rescue and she was like, "PJ can you pick up Clove right now?" The first day PJ got Clove she was so scared and shut down, it was very awkward. She just cowered in his presence. And she was very timid. Watch the VIDEO to see how the

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Job Tags

Casual work, Immediate start, Remote job,

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