Building Community
Project Chimps passionately believes in the power of community. Supporters and partnerships of all sizes have been a cornerstone to the sanctuary's growth and provision of exemplary care to the chimpanzees who have a home here. In order to continue increasing awareness and support for the mission, the organization strives to foster community both locally and beyond.
The continuous goal of the outreach program is to entice individuals and other organizations to participate in the meaningful work happening at Project Chimps-- whether that means becoming volunteers, supporting the chimps financially, or engaging with us on social media-- the outreach team focuses on making the sanctuary accessible to people while making people accessible to the sanctuary.
Part of this goal is accomplished through the facilitation of the many ticketed events at the sanctuary as well as the opportunities for all groups to have educational opportunities on-site. In addition, the team builds and fosters relationships and partnerships by bringing outreach and participating in community events, both large and small, which help recruit volunteers and engage the public with its mission to provide exemplary care to former laboratory chimps. To the same effect, the sanctuary offers educational opportunities for groups who want to participate in field trips or lesson plans designed for several different subjects associated with the chimps, animal sanctuaries, and nature! Finally, the department also conducts constant communication with volunteers, staff, local partners, and various other stakeholders to effectively use media (print, social, and mixed), to fulfill the organization's mission statement.
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To directly support the outreach department, consider sending a gift of event supplies from our Wishlist!
Jeremy Gover
Manager of Public Relations & Marketing
As the Manager of PR & Marketing, Jeremy oversees events and communications. His resume boasts a decade of professional video and social media experience, over 14 years in broadcasting and has been primarily responsible for two award-winning podcasts and growing two others. He is a proud dance dad who's traveled to over 10 states to cheer on his son who competes for a highly decorated studio in Nashville. Jeremy is an animal lover having fostered seven basset hounds, is a sponsor of the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska and has volunteered his time at local animal shelters. If he's not playing hockey or watching a movie, you can catch him shopping for Funko Pops. He feels the challenge of being an android user in an iPhone world. Jeremy lives in Middle Tennessee with wife Lynn, his son Mogilny and their basset hound Loretta.
Team Members
Jeremy oversees a team of two staff members. Although the team is small, they tackle the important goals of communications, events, community involvement, and educational activities. Together, the Outreach Department works tirelessly to make sure that the mission of Project Chimps is more widely known and supported on a wide scale.
Staff
- Holly Chadwick - Digital Content Coordinator joined 2021
- Now Hiring - Events Coordinator
Outreach Volunteers
Do you have a passion for communication, events, education, or people? If the answer is yes, the Outreach Department would love to have you!
Volunteers also donate their professional skills in the areas of teaching, scout badges, tour guides, photography, copy editing, graphic design, coaching, and more.
Interesting in joining the volunteer team? Apply today!
Won't You Help?
This project would not be possible without our many generous individual supporters and volunteers. We rely on donations to fulfill our mission, including caring for our existing residents and expanding the sanctuary to accommodate those chimpanzees still waiting in the lab.
Won’t you help us bring the remaining chimps to sanctuary by supporting Project Chimps today? Please donate today because...