Looking For A Great Volunteer Opportunity? Bingo!

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Enjoy an evening of excitement and fun while helping Strafford County's homeless and abused animals! Every Saturday, Seacoast Bingo Hall hosts a Bingo game, the proceeds of which benefit the animals at Cocheco Valley Humane Society. Each year, this game produces approximately 10% of our operating budget, which makes it a very important program. The game is almost entirely volunteer-run and we are always looking for new Bingo volunteers assist in counting and distributing tickets, behind the scenes office work, and a whole lot more! Volunteers are asked to commit to one Saturday evening per month. No prior experience is required, but you must have a clean criminal record and be 21 to participate.

Some basic computer experience is helpful for the behind the scenes office work, but training is available. Must become a member or already be a member of Cocheco Valley Humane Society. All volunteers must commit to a minimum of one Saturday per month. To get started, volunteers must submit a volunteer application for approval and attend an orientation.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Cocheco Valley Humane Society

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Monthly Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Fundraising Animal Services General Office / Admin Computer / Internet Services Sales / Marketing Finance / Accounting Volunteers will work with the following groups People with Disabilities Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Religious Groups Men Women Minorities This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals & Environment Nonprofit Organization Business Technology

Upcoming Dates:

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Contact Person: Alaina Goodnough, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

451 High Street Somersworth, NH 03878 (See a map)

Miscellaneous Information

Give minimum age for this opportunity (when unaccompanied by an adult).
	21 years
Will you accept any youth between ages 12-17 if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Will you accept youth under 12 for this opportunity if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Does this opportunity require specific skills?
	No
Can this opportunity be performed from the volunteer's home?
	No
Is this opportunity's site wheelchair accessible?
	Yes

5 Overall Experience   
From walking dogs to office work to planning/staffing special events, the opportunities are priceless.

I started out walking dogs; the exercise & socializaton helps them til they can find a forever home. When my schedule no longer allowed for that, I began working on special events -- off-site adoptions, rabies clinics, craft fair, walk-a-doggie thon, the list goes on. I've met a lot of great people, and a lot of great animals I never would have otherwise; I've always gone home feeling good about my experiences, and with a renewed appreciation for what CVHS and other organizations like them do, day in and day out. The staff and the other volunteers I've worked with are an extremely dedicated, caring group of people. When I get home I always give a special hug to my own pets. Volunteering for an animal shelter makes me appreciate them even more. posted by donnabeaudoin on July 12, 2003