A major volunteer responsibility in PAW is the coordination of the adoption shows. This pertains to regular shows at the pet stores, not to special events and festivals (although many items could apply to all).
The following tasks can be split among several volunteers (including the dog coordinator, dog show organizer, and show setup organizers):
What makes a good store location? It’s the space, the management, Saturday versus Sunday availability, the number of potential attendees, and the quality of the applications received. This and other factors are subjective since opinions may vary among volunteers.
Usually, the adoption shows follow a regular cycle each month. That is, PAW is at the same store on the first Saturday of the month, the first Sunday, the second Saturday and so on. Based on input from the dog and cat coordinators, some shows are both cats and dogs, cats only, or dogs only.Note: any PAW decisions regarding show locations must be approved by store directors or managers. Call the store to discuss the proposed change before revising the schedule.
The Show Setup person for each show is responsible for working with the Show Coordinator to ensure the show is scheduled properly with the store and everything is ready to go prior to the show. During the show the Show Setup person is responsible for:
The Show Setup organizer must bring the following to each show (each organizer has their own set-up kit):
PAW ADOPTION SHOW SET-UP KIT:
Between-Show Activities
On a weekly basis, the show kit should be restocked for the next show. This usually means table handouts, forms, and show supplies. Make copies of forms and handouts for the table.
Day-of-Show Activities (Show Set-up Organizer)
1. Meet with the manager
Arrival time varies by store, by manager, by whether the setup person has other volunteer assistance. Discuss where that day’s space is for cats and for dogs. Find out any rules or preferences, such as being in the center of an aisle or along one side.
2. Set up the table
Lay out the various handouts, adoption applications, etc. for the public along with pens, donation box, business cards, hand sanitizer, dog treats, etc.
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