Embark has implemented the concept of nurturing young, enthusiastic, animal lovers and targeting the efforts of these individuals through its own volunteer circle, the Embark Volunteer Circle (EVC). The circle comprises of more than one hundred volunteers and has contributed heavily towards the success of Embark's campaigns and progress to date. Since its launch, the EVC has made huge headway in their fund-raising efforts for future Embark campaigns.

On many occasions throughout the world, youth have been the big instigators of necessary change. The EVC echoes some of these great movements. Comprising of a large number of Sri Lanka's youth their energy, enthusiasm and dedication to Embark's causes are already making an outstandingly positive impact on society here today.

They are fortunate enough to work close with Otara and share her vision, passion, and love for animals.

Embark has the gift of bringing together its volunteers and undoubtedly, the EVC is more of a 'family unit' than that of a 'group of volunteers'. It is this intimate atmosphere that best ensures that Embark is able to strive towards a safer, respectful and loving environment for the animal population.

We believe in what we do for our cause.

For more information, submitting applications, comments or suggestions, fill in the submission form on the "contact us" page or email us at: embark@eodel.lk

Would You Like to Join Embark's Volunteer Circle?

Our campaigns and missions are widespread and varied. The Volunteer Circle, undertake many different responsibilities. If you are an animal lover, and want to work towards eradicating animal cruelty and enhancing the welfare of animals throughout the island, please do enter your details and submit them to us as soon as possible. Take a look at some of the activities we are currently implementing, if you have the time and the inclination come and join our team.

Embark Volunteer Circle Coordinators:

Volunteer Coordinators

Our Activities

Re-homing

The Re-homing Group carries a great responsibility; they decide the future of the dog who needs a home. Embark follows a process whereby a re-homing volunteer is given the task of selecting a home for a dog, and conducting all follow-up observation that leads to the adoption process.

A re-homing volunteer must conduct all communication with the potential adopter and be able to understand and assess their needs, requirements and expectations of the pet they are seeking. The volunteer must also assess the family's commitment to the care and keeping of a pet, and individual circumstances such as young children, absences of family due to frequent travel, temperament of the potential owner and so forth.

Once it is determined that the potential adopter is suitable, a bonding or interaction session is arranged. The re-homing volunteer needs to be present for these sessions to determine if there is a good match between the dog and the potential adopter. If there is a good match, the re-homing volunteer ensures that an adoption agreement is signed to safeguard the dog from abusing. A re-homing volunteer is required to attend to adoption calls and must be accessible by phone throughout the day.

Re-homers are required to undergo at least two weekends of training.

Home Visit Counselors

Once a dog has been adopted, a Home Visit Counselor provides a follow-up service, starting with an initial home visit to assist the new owners and the dog to settle in with each other. This visit is also used to identify any problems that may have surfaced during the initial period. The Counselor needs to assess the situation and offer practical tips and advice if needed.

Home Visit Counselors are extremely important because if a problem is detected and solved early into the ownership, the dog is less likely to be abandoned or given up later on.

Home Visit Counselors are required to undergo at least two weekends of training.

These volunteer activities require a certain amount of time and commitment. However, seeing a happy and healthy dog successfully re-homed with a caring family is reward enough.

Event Organizers

A Fund Raising volunteer will need to work as part of a team to brainstorm and come up with new ideas and innovative plans for ongoing successful fund-raising. They must also function as part of an identified team, undertake all planning, implementation and operational aspects of each fund-raising event, ensuring a professional and successful event.

Artists

As you would have seen, our ranges of Embark products include great designs and stunning illustrations - we are constantly encouraging artists and designers to put forward new ideas to help us promote our cause and deliver our message in a unique way. If you are a creative person with design ideas, or someone who has artistic talent, we would love to see your designs and suggestions.

These designs could be applied to our next range of Embark merchandise. Therefore, not only would you have made a fantastic contribution to the charity's efforts, you would also achieve great satisfaction in seeing your designs created into actual products and to see people purchasing these items that will further Embark activities.