"Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead
CARA simply could not survive without the help of dedicated animal lovers who generously volunteer their time each week. From fostering kittens to computer work; our members improve the quality of life for so many pets.
Commitment and communication are the keys to a successful group of people who are all here for the same reason because they love animals.
Meet Our Members
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
It is good for YOU as well!
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Meet like minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare
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Support a cause you believe in
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A rewarding and satisfying experience
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Builds confidence and self-esteem
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Learn new skills or develop existing ones
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Use your mind, body and creativity in a worthwhile way
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Spend time doing something you really care about
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Feel like you're part of a community
But most of all, the animals of the Philippines need you!
CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP
ASSOCIATE MEMBER:
- one who is supportive of CARA's vision, mission, and goals but is unable to render volunteer work for CARA
- under this category are those who live outside of Manila and environs thereby making it impractical for them to render volunteer work
- annual honorary membership fee is P1,500 for Philippine based, and $40 for non-Philippine based honorary members
- an Associate Member will not have any benefits or voting rights
How do I become an Associate Member?
- Complete the application form http://caraphil.org/uploads/CARAmembershipform.pdf
- Email the completed form to cara.membership@yahoo.com
- You can make the payment via paypal (for those living outside Manila) or in person by cash or cheque at our clinic.
- Membership is deemed official only upon receipt of payment.
VOLUNTEER MEMBER:
- Time commitment - 20 hours of volunteer work per quarter.
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P1000 joining fee - this includes P700 annual membership, application administration costs and your CARA membership card.
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Annual membership P700; payment due in 2nd year.
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Participation in a committee. Every member is required to join a committee; the committees are so varied we are sure you will find one that interests you; committees are listed below.
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Attendance of 50% of CARA general meetings (these are normally once a month); this does not count towards the volunteer hours.
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A member must be over 16 years of age.
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Full support of CARA's policies and philosophy.
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Proactive team players. Animal welfare in the Philippines is extremely hard and soul destroying; we have to all pull together to achieve our common goal.
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Members are required to keep abreast of events through the CARA yahoo members group. Regular email access is very important.
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If you wish to represent CARA at external events, you will be required to wear the official CARA tee-shirt. The tee-shirt can be purchased at the CARA clinic.
How do I become a volunteer member?
- Complete the application form http://caraphil.org/uploads/CARAmembershipform.pdf
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Attend an interview with our membership coordinator for your application to be approved. To arrange a meeting email: cara.membership@yahoo.com or call 09155027936, please take the completed membership application form to your interview; or email it prior to your interview.
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P1000 joining fee; payment to be made at the end of the interview to the membership coordinator. Membership is deemed official only upon receipt of payment.
Next Step
Once your membership has been approved and payment received, you will be invited to attend a meeting with the committee you selected. You will also be sent an email to join our yahoo online members' community; this is where you can keep up to date on all the latest projects.
CARA COMMITTEES
Please read the committee descriptions carefully before making a selection. If you have any further questions please contact the committee head.
ADOPTION
A CARA adoption booth at the Fort; we hold these booths regularly to try to find good homes for our ever increasing number of rescues.
Work needed within the committee:
- Photographing and document information about our animals for adoption
- Following up with the clinic on new arrivals for adoption
- Gathering and compiling past information about adoptions
- Follow up on spay/neuter of young animals adopted
- Follow up on our adopted pets
- Arranging and assisting in adoption meetings
- Coordinating with partner establishments to promote adoptions
- Writing adoption related articles/stories
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Help in organizing adoption events
Requirements:
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Basic computer skills and email access daily
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Transport - if you select adoption booths or meeting with clients
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Good people skills - you will be interacting a lot with the public
FOSTERING
We often have abandoned kittens who need extra TLC. Young kittens are very vulnerable to infection and need extra care.
Work needed within the committee:
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Fostering of newborns that need bottle feeding and constant care.
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Fostering of kittens between 2- 6 months old.
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Fostering of cats who require a special diet or medication.
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Fostering of dogs and puppies.
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Caring for an animal that is recuperating from an operation.
Requirements
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Newborns are required to stay in their foster home until they are 6 months old - at that age they are mature enough to be neutered and can be put up for adoption.
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Knowledge in young kitten care - training can be given.
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Lots of time - very young kittens need round the clock feeding. If don't have so much time to dedicate, opt for an older more independent animal
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A safe and clean environment for the animal to live
Foster Head
Barbara Greenwood lbgreenwood@hotmail.com
FUNDRAISING
Obviously one of the most important committees. We always need new, fresh ideas.
Work needed in the committee
- Finding innovative ways to solicit funds for CARA
- Organizing and managing the current fund raising systems
- Relationship building with our donors and contributors
- Annual Fundraiser Event
Require any of the following
- Strong inter personal skills
- Good writing and presentation skills for proposals and applications
- Weekly time commitment of a couple of hours
- Good researching skills
- Good with accounting
- Team player
- Multi tasking
- Passion for CARA and its cause - motivated
Fundraising Head
Gia Robertson gyu338@btconnect.com
EDUCATION
The education team visits local schools to teach in an interesting and informative manner about responsible pet ownership. We have a program designed around two cartoon characters, Caloy and Sara (opposite), who the children can really relate to. In addition we work to educate the general public, local government offices and village associations about animal welfare and showing compassion to their fellow beings. We also make it clear there is an Animal Welfare Act that protects animals from harm.
Work needed within the committee:
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Part of a team presenting to local schools
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Sourcing out schools where we can hold the program
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Promoting the school and public program
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Educating the public, village associations etc in animal welfare.
Requirements
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Fluent in tagalog.
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Love of children and lots of patience (for the school work).
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Presentation skills.
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Excellent people skills; this area is all to do with communication.
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Training will be giving in the relevant material.
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Transport - could be public. You will need to be able to travel to the schools.
Education Head
Vimla Mansukhani vimla108@hotmail.com
CARA CLINIC
The clinic is open 7 days a week. There is always something that needs doing there.
Work needed within this committee:
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Sunday clinic hours.
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Socialising with adoption cats.
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Helping with feeding and care of cats.
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Reception.
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Administration.
Requirements:
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Computer literate - for administration
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Punctual.
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Good in customer service.
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Team player.
Clinic Head
Nancy H. Cu Unjieng nadoan75@yahoo.com
MEDIA
The main function of the Media Committee is to get the word out on CARA's mission, as well as it's events to the Media.
Work needed within this committee:
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Writing press releases to current and new media contacts
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Communicating with various media outlets with the goal of having feature articles in newspapers and magazines.
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Promoting feature spots on radio and television programs
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Looking for new and unique ways to promote CARA
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Working closely with members of the Creative Corner
Requirements:
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Fluent English speaker, with conversational Tagalog a plus (but not
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Have good writing skills, (knowledge of Press Releases a plus)
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Have good communication skills
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Be an outgoing person
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Have a basic knowledge of the Philippine Media
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Contacts with various Media outlets a plus!
Media Head
Tanya Guerrero guerrerotanya@gmail.com
CREATIVE CORNER
People who are creative in anyway are really welcome in this team.
Work needed within this committee
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Designing logos, posters etc.
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Writing articles.
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Preparing presentations.
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Thinking of slogans.
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Face painting at events.
Requirements
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Computer literate.
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Very good written English.
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Knowledge of photo shop, illustrator, PowerPoint etc.
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Computer access daily.
Creative Corner Head:
Kenn Rosseler
