IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR ALL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS
Children should have proper adult supervision and should ask their parent or guardian before beginning any volunteer project.
* If you plan to organize any projects marked with an asterisk, please send an email to our shelter so we are aware. We may receive phone calls asking about the event and we want to be able to provide the appropriate information.
Please contact our shelter if you have any questions or concerns. We may be able to provide you with a copy of our logo for promotional reasons and can offer suggestions and ideas to help you with your project.
It is not permissible to put the Cape Ann Animal Aid logo or name on merchandise (even for fundraising purposes) without written permission from Cape Ann Animal Aid. Contact us for more information.
Independent Volunteer Opportunities
You can help the animals from home! Look below for inspiration of ways to raise funds or supplies that our shelter pets need. We encourage both children and adults to get involved in these projects. Below you will find many ways you can help the animals here at CAAA. If you have questions or you are planning a fundraising event please reach out to us by emailing volunteer@capeannanimalaid.org or calling Nadia Sostek, Outreach Coordinator at 978-283-6055 ext 104
ORGANIZE A BAKE SALE/HAVE A LEMONADE STAND*
Organize a bake sale at your school, church, or office. Recruit people to help you make delicious treats and sell them at the bake sale. You can also set up a lemonade stand in front of your house or in your neighborhood. Advertise that the money collected at the bake sale or lemonade stand will be donated to Cape Ann Animal Aid. You might consider making posters to advertise these events in advance. Before planning to host one of these events, remember to seek permission at the desired location in advance.
HAVE A YARD SALE*
Organize a yard sale to benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid. You may even consider inviting your neighbors to join you as well! This is a great opportunity to clean out and organize your house while raising money and awareness for Cape Ann Animal Aid. You should make posters to advertise the yard sale in advance. Remember to write that the sale benefits Cape Ann Animal Aid and include the time, date, and location. It’s very important to remove your advertising signs after the yard sale.
MAKE GIFTS FOR SHELTER DOGS/CATS
Pick any of the following projects to complete for the shelter dog or cats.
Grow and Donate Cat Grass
Cat grass is nutritionally beneficial for cats and they enjoy eating it. Visit your local pet store and ask about cat grass seeds or growing kits. Once you grow a container of cat grass, you can donate to our shelter cats.
Make a Cat Octopus
Choose a few fabric strips for the toy
If desired, sprinkle a bit of cat nip in the middle of one strip and fold over
Tie the rest of the strips around it to secure the cat nip, making an octopus-like shape
Make a Braided Rope Toy for Dogs
Choose one bundle of strips of fabric.
Separate it into three equal parts.
Begin to braid these parts as tightly as possible so the toy is sturdy.
Thread on tennis balls where desired.
Braid until the toy is slightly longer than your desired length and tie the strands in a knot.
THROW A PRIVATE PARTY FOR CAAA
Have a birthday coming up? Looking for a reason to get your friends and family together? Want to celebrate a special occasion? You can throw a party to benefit Cape Ann Animal Aid for any reason! Here’s how:
1) Decide on a theme and reason for your party.
2) Send invitations to your guest list
3) If it’s a birthday party for you, ask for a donation to CAAA or for items off of our Wish List instead of presents.
4) If the party is just for fun, let the attendees know that you're having the party to benefit CAAA and invite them to bring a donation or items off of our Wish List.
5) After the party, make sure you send a quick thank you to all who attended for being so generous.
