Vendor Proof of Engagement - ARC - Animal Rescue Cooperative

Partner Proof of Engagement

As a partner making a donation you want to see your product in the field, helping animals in need. ARC provides comprehensive POE which is showcased on our national sites and documented with each job both large and small. This assists your organisation in assigning support and proving value of your donation engagement.

These are examples and a live feed of images as they go live on our page including POE images. ARC logs thousands of rescue and outreach interactions ever year and Petbarn is tagged, images shared and rescuers/animals supported by the active community. The most important thing is food and support going to animals in need.

Do you have craft items looking for a place to go? We're now taking in more items as the stockpiles start to clear in theWinter. If you have items, log a job here and we will get the best address to send them to! These are all going to Wildlife groups in the coming weeks!

https://arcsupport.org.au/donateproduct/

Donations link - https://mkc.org.au/donations/arfsncrafts

ARF Main page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mkcfreecycle/

Design Files
https://www.facebook.com/groups/arfsncrafts/files/

RescuedPets Locator - find your local rescue group https://rescuedpets.com.au/

Hi everyone! Just a quick note from the admin team. Yes, we hear you that the page is getting busy and there is some structure and coordination organisation coming. Just give us a day or two to iron out some kinks that always happen when something takes off fast. The right team is on it :) everyone is positive and engaging well. Stay tuned :) DK

Don't forget! We are doing stocktake so please hang onto your items for now 🙂

UPDATE - The teams from MKC, @The Rescue Collective, Animal Rescue Freecycle and Support, and those of us here at the Animal Rescue Craft Guild have made this happen.

This picture is Nicole Blums from the Rescue Collective in front of one of many many loads she and the team have personally packed and gotten to people in need. We have people picking up caravans to give accommodation to people who have lost houses, knitters making animal nests, joey pouches, there are teams of vet nurses turning up and saying "what do you need" at vets and rescue centres.

Our crafters are working day and night to produce pouches, wraps, nests, blankets, mittens, bedding, etc. etc. etc. The supplies are getting out there and helping those who need it most RIGHT NOW.

If you're not a crafter, you can still support our work by making a tax deductible donation here: https://mkc.org.au/donations/arfsncrafts

Keep on keeping on, you good people! 💚💛

Bringing comfort to every animal in Australia

Get involved and find out what crafted items are needed in our group: https://www.facebook.com/arfsncrafts/

Update from the ARC Craft Guild!

We are in need of beds and warm items for animals as winter approaches in Australia.

Specifically we need:

- Possum Palaces
- Hanging Pouches (Especially L and XL hanging pouches)
- Drawstring Bags (Pillowcase size)
- Warm Pouches (Fleece - NO small or medium, ONLY L, XL, XXL with 2 flannelette liners each)

Please stay home and look after your loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hubs are now accepting posted items only (no drop offs).

For a full update, please see announcements in the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/arfsncrafts/announcements/

Patterns and instructions can be found at: craftguild.org.au/files

FAQs & Answers
Please only follow information shared by admins. This will prevent confusion and misinformation. We work very closely with our carers and know what they do, and do not, need.

WHAT IS MOST NEEDED:
See the attached traffic light image, it is updated every few weeks.

WHERE TO FIND PATTERNS
All the patterns can be found under the ‘Files’ tab. On your browser this tab is found on the left hand side of the screen. On a mobile this list will be at the top under the Craft Guild header - swipe through to get to Files. These are admin APPROVED patterns.

WHAT CAN I MAKE
Sewers: Joey pouches, hanging joey pouches, animal beds, bat wraps, quilts and blankets. No hand sewn items.
Crocheters: Birds nests, blankets, joey pouch outers, animal jumpers.
Knitters: Blankets, joey pouch outers, animal jumpers.

HOW CAN I DONATE:
Donations are VERY welcome to cover supplies and postage costs. Make a tax deductible donation here: https://mkc.org.au/donations/arfsncrafts/

JOEY POUCHES
Every outer pouch needs 2-3 liners. If you can make even more liners, please do.
Hanging pouches are very needed too.
All sizes are needed from tiny pouches for sugar gliders all the way to large sizes that fit older kangaroo joeys. Inner pouches: 100% natural fibre only (cotton, bamboo, linen, silk). Flannelette or plain cotton are great, some carers love stretchy t-shirt cotton. Upcycled bed sheets and doona covers are perfect for these. Fabric should be very soft (what you would give to a baby). French seams are a MUST for all joey pouch liners.
Outer pouches: Cotton, flannelette, polar fleece, wool, jersey, sweatshirt material, etc. Poly blends and synthetics are OK. Carers have their own preferences based on their experience and environment. French seams are not needed for outer pouches.

BAT WRAPS
- 100% cotton flannelette is preferred.
- Stuff them so they feel like a firm teddy bear.
- Only polyfil for the pillow

CROCHET NESTS
A variety of sizes are needed (from 3-12 inches in diameter ).
Recommended to use one thread of a cotton 8-10ply and one thread of 8ply acrylic with a 5 to 5.5mm hook. But two of wool/two of acrylic is fine.
No yarns that are ‘fluffy’ like mohair

TUTORIALS:
3D hanging pouches tutorial: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arfsncrafts/permalink/2811263908926153/
Bag hanging pouch tutorial: https://www.facebook.com/groups/arfsncrafts/permalink/2807006449351899/
Pouches: https://youtu.be/VNaWDjxinPc

REQUEST ITEMS AS A RESCUE/CARER
http://bit.ly/ARCCGRescuer

WHY WAS MY POST DECLINED:
It has either been answered here or answered multiple times, please use the search function.

I AM LIVING OVERSEAS WHAT CAN I DO:
-Donate to our cause as this will cover postage costs, fuel and craft materials
- Australia has enough items now. YOUR LOCAL RESCUES need help! Google "wildlife rescue near me" to find an organisation that you can donate to. Nests, pouches, blankets, beds, etc. are always needed.
- Thank you for your kind words and support from afar. Your solidarity has been the best form of support.

WHO IS BEHIND ALL THIS
The Rescue Collective and Animal Rescue Collective (ARC) and Animal Rescue Craft Guild are all one team, alongside many rescue groups helping the firezones across 5 states, backed by a registered charity (MKC). 100% volunteer run. Our group coordinates the making and supply of craft items that can be used by animal rescues.