Volunteer Orientation

Time: 7:00 pm***
Location: Animals In Distress

*** Out of respect to those in attendance, anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late should plan to attend the next orientation.

Who:
All interested volunteers who are able and willing to make a consistant commitment. Parents must accompany children to the orientation. Children 8 years and older may volunteer, and children under the age of 16 must volunteer with an adult (parent or guardian). Adults supervising child volunteers must supervise a maximum of two children per adult and be in close proximity to the children at all times. Children are encouraged to volunteer in such areas as fundraising, cat kennel cleaning, cat kennel socializing, and yard work. No one under the age of 18 is permitted to volunteer in the dog kennel, which includes walking dogs.

Orientation:
Orientation generally lasts one hour. Please be prepared to sign paperwork. Also, please bring your calendar so that you are prepared to sign up on the Volunteer Calendar. Also, kindly note that working in either the cat or dog kennels will require additional training sessions. To volunteer in either kennel, you should be able to attend multiple Monday night training/socializing sessions at the shelter.

Community services, school projects, scout projects, etc.:
These categories of activity must be done through fundraising, special projects, etc., and are not part of volunteer activities as defined within the volunteer program. Those interested in these categories should submit a written description of their project ideas, schedule for completion of tasks, and all other paperwork, and then their request will be discussed by the appropriate personnel and a decision made about the project.

RSVP:
Please RSVP by the Monday prior to the orientation date. Call the kennel at 610-966-9383, select mailbox #8 (it is not announced, just hit "8" when the message begins). Leave your name, number and the names of any children and adults that you are bringing with you. Or you may email us at aidpa@enter.net.

We hope to see you there!

Ongoing

Five Below Fund Raiser

September 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012
At Five Below Stores - Montgomeryville

From Sept. 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012, 10% of sales will be donated to Animals In Distress as part of a Beta Club Project set up by Connor Wagner. For details and information, contact 215-855-0461 or check back here for updates.

Note:
You must bring in a coupon OR specify that you are there to benefit Animals In Distress.
If you don't mention us, we won't get any money!

February 2012

Mardi Paws

Saturday, February 18 (bad weather date: Sunday, Feb. 19)
6:30 - 9:30 pm
At Animals In Distress

Mardi Paws is the name of a fun event that we are holding on Saturday, February 18 (bad weather date Sunday February 19), from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, at our sanctuary.  This time of year is so drab and dark, so we thought it would be a great idea to have a festive party. Music, great food, and great company - with 100% of proceeds going to the animals at our shelter.

A highlight of the evening is a silent auction of absolutely fabulous items, including gorgeous jewelry items, gift certificates, and many other high end, exciting prizes.

We hope you and your friends and family will spend this evening with us, as we replace winter doldrums with music, laughter, and good fellowship - surrounded by hundreds of rescued animals to whose welfare all of us are dedicated.

Tickets for the buffet and for the silent auction are only $15, which is a huge bargain in these tough economic times.  Please purchase your tickets ahead of time so we can estimate how many people will be attending. Tickets will be available at the door as well, so feel free to attend even without advance reservation.

Tickets purchased after  February 10 will be $20.

You can get tickets at the shelter from 1 to 4 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, or we can hold them at the door for you. If your payment is postmarked by February 10, you pay the $15 ticket price. After that date, tickets are $20.

Pets and Popcorn Movie Night

Wednesday, February 29
6:48 pm
At Animals In Distress

This month's movie: To be announced

Join us on the last Wednesday of every month. Bring your pet, or volunteers can attend the movie with a shelter pet. The movie starts at 7pm so please arrive a few minutes early. Bring your own chairs and blankets as seating is limited.

Refreshments are available or bring your own.

This event is free to attend but donations are appreciated.

All events are at Animals in Distress Sanctuary unless noted otherwise.
Please check our website and schedule for event updates.