Our Workplace Culture
Welcome to Anti-Cruelty's Volunteer Program!
We are so happy you are here! Our adult volunteer program offers a variety of volunteer activities for those over 18 years old, and have a passion for helping pets and people.
Meet the Volunteer Team:
Jack Aguilar-Volunteer Coordinator
Mariah Martin-Foster Coordinator
Luana Ramos-Volunteer/Foster Manager
Amber Pazdzioch-Director of Volunteer/Foster Resources

While our Volunteer Department does include the foster team, if you are interested in caring for animals in your home, as a foster, please visit Become a Foster | Anti-Cruelty.
Anti-Cruelty strives to be a welcoming environment for everyone. Please be sure to read through our PETS Workplace Culture Agreement.
Anti-Cruelty fosters a culture of praise, engagement, trust, and support as defined in our PETS Workplace Culture Agreement:
PRAISE: DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
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• Acknowledge everyone’s contribution
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• Coach one another with kindness
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• Practice positive reinforcement with pets and people
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• Celebrate successes, both big and small
ENGAGE: INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY AND ONE ANOTHER
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Share your passion for our mission
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• Communicate politely and listen actively
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• Seek to understand diverse perspectives
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Maintain a sense of humor
TRUST: BUILD AN ATMOSPHERE OF INCLUSION
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• Practice “we” thinking
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• Focus on shared goals and efforts
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• Practice honesty and transparency
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• Communicate openly across department lines
SUPPORT: WORK TOGETHER TO FULFILL THE MISSION
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• Identify opportunities and offer creative solutions
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• Ask for help when needed and provide it to others
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• Be proactive by seeking ways to assist your peers
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• Innovate and be open to change
