Loudoun County Animal Services
In-person and virtual opportunities
Summary:
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LCAS is the municipal animal shelter and humane law enforcement for Loudoun County, Virginia. This organization resolves to serve our community by promoting public safety and the compassionate treatment of all animals through humane education, community outreach, sheltering and law enforcement. The LCAS volunteer family is made up of over 150 regular onsite volunteers and 200 foster families. They are dedicated to enhancing the lives of shelter pets and supporting staff. In addition, LCAS works with individual volunteers or volunteer groups to coordinate volunteer projects that serve to further enhance the lives of pets and animals in the community.
What do LCAS Volunteers Do?:
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Virtual opportunities:
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Make toys to donate using socks, tennis balls, empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls, ping pong balls, or fabric. ​​
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Start a fundraiser for the shelter.
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Make no-sew fleece cat beds.
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In-person opportunities:
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Read to shelter cats. (Click here to sign up)
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Create your own donation drive for pet supplies or toys.
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Join enrichment projects at the shelter. (Click here to sign up)​
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Take pictures of the animals for the shelter website and social media.
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Become a customer service volunteer
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as they prepare to move to their new facility in Leesburg, LCAS is currently not on-boarding any new volunteer positions at this time. Please continue to check back as they are looking forward to re-launching our volunteer information sessions. For other ways to get involved, please consider the options in the "What do LCAS Volunteers Do" section. Thank you for your interest in helping the animals in Loudoun County.
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How To Fundraise/Donate:
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Start a donation drive (virtual):
Learn how to start your own donation drive. Collect toys or pet supplies and reach out to your neighbors, peers, family, and friends to support this cause. ​
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1. Make a plan for when you want your donation drive to be. Create a flyer to share your information and spread the word.
3. Share your flyer and begin collecting! Remind your donors that a little goes a long way and that each donation is important.
4. Set a date and time to drop off your donations at LCAS! Email the volunteer coordinator to find a time that works for both you and the shelter.
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Website: https://www.loudoun.gov/animals
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Volunteer Page: https://www.loudoun.gov/646/Volunteer
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Project Ideas: https://www.loudoun.gov/647/Volunteer-Project-Ideas
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Contact Information: Volunteer coordinator Amelia Monroe
How To Volunteer:
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Read to shelter cats (in-person):
Our feline friends greatly enjoy having quiet company, not only does it help them feel better and more comfortable in the shelter environment, it also can help them get adopted faster. Bring your own book/e-reader/phone and spend some quality time providing quiet company to an adoptable cat! Sign up is required to help us allow for social distancing.