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Puppies Aren't Products Las Vegas Campaign
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Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Organization:
Best Friends Network
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Start date:
April 16, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Skill(s):
public relations, public speaking, sales, special events planning
Area of Focus:
Community Development, Consumer Protection, Wildlife and Animal Welfare
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End date:
April 16, 2011
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64)
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
April 19, 2009
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Description:
Exercise your First Amendment right to free speech, fight consumer fraud, and speak up for the animals! Join our team of dedicated volunteers at peaceful protests of pet stores selling puppy mill dogs. This is an opportunity to educate the public about puppy mills and encouraging adoption vs. purchase. Your participation will aid in ending the the sale, and breeding of puppy mill dogs in the Las Vegas area. We can only be successful with the help of volunteers.
Responsibilities
• Relating to the public (potential customers) in a sensible, non-judgmental way
• Exhibiting a foam core sign provided by Best Friends and handing out literature that discredits store’s practices
• Educating yourself about the puppy mill industry and the purpose of our campaign so that you may share your knowledge with others
Qualifications
•Best Friends volunteer paperwork completed
•Peaceful Demonstration Guidelines read and signed
Benefits
•Having a direct role in discontinuing the sale of puppy mill dogs in Los Angeles
•Actively making a difference in both your community and the animal welfare movement
•Saving lives of homeless dogs by encouraging the public to adopt from shelters and rescue groups
•Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for animal welfare, advocacy, and protection
•Recognition from Best Friends staff
How to Apply:
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/168809-267/c
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