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Rescue Readers: Wednesday, February 28

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

A stuffed animal dog sits on a chair surrounded by books in the Youth Programs classroom.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 6

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free
Two children smile at the camera while they sit in a pen and pet a rabbit.

March After School Club

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

March After School Club is for students in grades 2-5. It begins on Thursday, March 7 and runs every following Thursday until March 28, 2024. During Club meetings, led by our Youth Programs coordinator, students will dive deeper into animal care by occasionally volunteering at the Adoption Center, making crafts, playing games, and generally decompressing […]

$100.00
kennebunk free library in the snow

Furry Tales Story Time @ Kennebunk Free Library: Mar 8 @ 11:30 am

Kennebunk Free Library 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

A young girl sits on the floor and reads a book to two cats.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 13

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free
A large sign for Goodall Library hanging over the front door of a building.

Furry Tales Story Time @ Goodall Memorial Library: Mar 15 @ 10:30 am

Goodall Memorial Library 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

A young girl hugs a dog while she sits on the floor and reads him a book.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 20

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free
Front entrance of Graves Memorial Library in Kennebunkport.

Furry Tales Story Time @ Graves Library: Mar 22 @ 10:00 am

Graves Memorial Library 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

A dog lies on the floor and smiles while being read to by a circle of children.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 27

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free
Far away shot of Biddeford McArthur Library in the snow.

Furry Tales Story Time @ McArthur Library: Mar 29 @ 10:30 am

McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and plenty of time with various pets.

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We're celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting the benefits of pet ownership for our mental wellbeing! Caring for an animal can make our lives happier and healthier by giving us meaning, helping us to relax, and so much more. We call it the power of pets! Check out our newest blog post to see how our companion animals help to better our mental health every day! 🐶🐱🐹🐰🐦🐍

You guys are amazing! Thanks to your overwhelming support and response to our volunteer call, we now only need morning dog kennel cleaners beginning at 8:30am!

Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
· Must be able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for prolonged periods of time.
· Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.

Schedule: Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the kennel cleaning is done - approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (2 volunteers needed), Tuesdays (2 volunteers needed), Friday (2 volunteers needed).

Apply today and be an AWS hero!

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You guys are amazing! Thanks to your overwhelming support and response to our volunteer call, we now only need morning dog kennel cleaners beginning at 8:30am! Specific Qualifications and Skills: · Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes · Must be able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for prolonged periods of time. · Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed. Schedule: Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the kennel cleaning is done - approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed. Open shifts: Mondays (2 volunteers needed), Tuesdays (2 volunteers needed), Friday (2 volunteers needed). Apply today and be an AWS hero!

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