Monday, October 28, 2013

Fun Things to Do With Hopalong!

Once again, I come to you with a little something for everyone. Monday - Friday, 9-5ers, this just might be the time for you! Contact Lauren to sign up or with questions.
  • SANTAPAWS! Every year Hopalong puts on Santa events for people and their pets- we're not just talking dogs and cats here, as you can see! This year these events will be every Saturday and Sunday in December. This is a wonderful chance to share holiday cheer with pet lovers from all over the Bay Area. We will need three to four handlers and helpers at each event and one coordinator for each event. Get your date now!
    • LEARN TO COORDINATE: Contact Lauren if you'd like to learn how to be a coordinator for these events! (You don't have to commit to all of them- even one date is wonderful!)
    • Assist at an event:
      • Saturdays: November 30th, December 7th, 14th, 21st, (4 needed at each event)
      • Sundays: December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd (4 needed at each event)
  • THANK-A-THON: Help us say "thank you" to all of all of our donors! This is a fun twist on the cold call: Call people and instead of asking for something, just say "thanks" on behalf of Hopalong! Can be done at home and for as much or as little time as you want. Kinda fun, right?
  • DECORATE A LOBBY- A large Oakland based company is going to be turning over their lobby to us. Our task: make donating to Hopalong *so fun* that staff won't be able to resist! This task involves creativity and craftiness. Up for the job?
  • ORIENTATION: Want to reach out to new volunteers? Help them realize how amazing Hopalong is? I'm looking for a superstar to help me out one Saturday a month orienting new volunteers. This is a tricky one and requires super reliability, a gregarious personality and ability to speak in front of small to medium groups. 
  • UPCOMING INTERNSHIP: We are working out the details of our next internship, probably starting mid-January to line up with winter semester. This internship will focus on marketing and spreading the word. If you know any students or are a student, stay tuned, or get ahead of the game and contact me!
  • SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM: Got a passion for spay/neuter?We do, too! Next year we're going to be growing our outreach program and need help! This opportunity will combine data entry, answering some questions and doing some outreach about the program. Estimated start date is January 1st, 2014. 
  • AMAZON WISHLIST: We are looking for one volunteer to help us build up and maintain our brand new Amazon wishlist. This is a great way for people to give us items we need (I know you've heard me complain about our copy machine!). Great opportunity to volunteer from home!

    Tuesday, October 1, 2013

    FURBALL! It's party time!

    If you haven't bought your tickets for our 20th Anniversary Party on October 12th, there's still time!

    UPDATE: ALL POSITIONS FILLED, THANK YOU!

    If you'd rather help out, there's plenty of opportunities for all kinds of interests. Below, find out when each opening takes place to figure out if these fit in with your party plans! Sign up for as many as you'd like or email with questions. (Remember, the event takes place from 6:30-10:00)

    Break Down:
    • 5 people to help us break down the party. Time Frame: 10-11pm. Job Description: Stay a little late and help us clean up. This shouldn't be too bad, as we have *paid staff* this year! The more the merrier (and the quicker)!
    Day Before Crafter:
    • 1 or two people to come into the office and help us get ready. Time Frame: Thursday or Friday, Oct 10th/11th. Job description: Sign making, artsy skills, photo printer.
    Ticket Taking:
    • 1 person to help take tickets, swipe credit cards, hand out paddles. Time frame: 6:00-7:00 pm. Job description: Multi-tasking, fast paced, quick learner!
    Set Up:
    • 1 person to help staff set up Cerrutti Cellars. Time Frame: 4:30-6:30.
    Photo Booth:
    • 1 person to help us get people in and out of the photo booth. Time Frame: 6:00 - 9:00 Job Description: Take money, escort people in and out, check phones for facebook likes. 
    Silent Auction Closer-Outers:
    • 1 person to help our Silent Auction Manger figure out who won what and what is going home with whom! Time Frame: 9:00-10:00 pm. Job Description: We will have online and off-line bids going on. Our Silent Auction Manager will be in charge, so you'll help follow directions and check people out.