The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth

Position: Animal Care – Adoption Cats

Reports to: Volunteer Manager or Designate

Location: 125 Griffith Rd, Stratford Ontario N5A 6S4

Position Summary:

The purpose of this job is to assist our Animal Care Staff with maintaining a clean and healthy atmosphere and helping with general animal husbandry.

Accountabilities:

• Assist Animal care with the morning cleaning, which includes:
• Scrubbing of cat condos and small mammal areas
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleaning litter boxes
• Cleaning of animal dishes
• Cleaning of animal laundry
• Maintaining general cleanliness of the Centre
• Putting away Centre donations
• Cleaning windows
• Fill out daily animal health charts.
• Ensure safety measures and KWHS policies are implemented at all times
• Responsible for assuring pets have sufficient food and water and reporting to Animal Care Attendants any health or behavioural problems in pets.

In addition to the duties listed above, the Centre expects the following of each volunteer:

• Adhere to HSKWSP volunteer policies and procedures: works in safe manner; acts as a role model within and outside the Centre

• Performs duties as needed and maintains a positive and respectful attitude

• Communicate regularly with supervisor about concerns

• Consistently reports for the volunteer role and prepared to perform duties of the position

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with cats and other small animals (i.e. rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.).
• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Must be an effective cleaner and have an eye for detail.

Other Requirements

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older

Working Conditions

• The volunteer will use: Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, floor scrubber, watering hose, disinfectants, scrub brushes, and squeegees.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Works in climate controlled temperature conditions.
• Use of and exposure to cleaning supplies/chemicals.
• Works in areas with strong odours, and high noise levels in regards to barking and other animals related noises.
• Exposure to dust and pet hair/dander.
• Works with some risk of injury on slippery floors.
• Exposed to bites, scratches, infections, and infectious diseases.
• Required to expend physical effort for a period of time, standing, bending and lifting.

Time Commitment:

• Shifts are 8:00am – 10:00am
• Shifts available Monday - Sunday

Training

Training is provided in person on site.

Impact:

• Be part of a team that values the health, wellness and safety of all animals in our community and beyond
• Help make a difference in the lives of animals and those in our community

Application Process: Please apply online through Volunteer Portal

Position: Canine Companion

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator (indirectly) Canine Specialist (directly)

Location: 250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener 

Position Summary:

The purpose of this job is to train, socialize, and exercise our adoption dogs, maintaining their wellbeing while in a shelter environment.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for dog training techniques and procedures adhering to positive reinforcement training.
• Record observations about each dog, including health or behavioural concerns.
• Assist Animal Care Staff with the general care of each dog including cleaning or feeding.
• Ensure safety measures and KWHS policies are implemented at all times
• Leave dog kennel free of feces and tidy before returning dog to kennel.
• Responsible for returning all equipment used during session.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with canine and positive reinforcement training
• Ability to work with little to no direct supervision
• Strong observation skills and record keeping

Other Requirements

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older
• Required time commitment - 3 x 2 hour shifts per month

Working Conditions

Volunteer role is completed both inside and outside in all weather.

• Working with and knowledge of Leashes, collars
• Works in areas with periodic strong odours and high noise levels in regards to barking and other animal related noises.
• Works with some risk of injury on slippery floors.
• Works in both climate controlled temperature conditions and outside temperature conditions.
• Potentially exposed to bites, scratches, infections, and infectious diseases.
• Required physical effort for a long period of time, walking, lifting and bending.

Time Frame

Monday through Friday shifts are 10:00am to 12:00pm, 12:00-2:00pm, 3:30-5:30pm

Saturday and Sunday shifts are 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:30pm-3:30pm

Training

• Volunteers are required to complete in person Orientation and hands on training session
• Complete 3-4 shadow shifts on site with a staff member or experienced Canine Companion volunteer.

Impact

Be part of a team that values the health, wellness and safety of all animals in our communities and beyond

Set our dogs on the path to finding their forever homes! In this role you will help the dogs in our care learn new skills through training. You will provide loving, enriching and supportive care for each dog showing them how special they are!

Benefits

• Learn about positive reinforcement training in a Shelter Environment
• Gain experience in animal care
• Gain comfort in working with various breeds and size of dogs

Support and Supervision

Volunteers will work under indirect supervision of volunteer manager or designated staff member working with volunteers to ensure health and safety of both volunteers and staff.

Position: Pet Pantry Volunteer

Reports to: Community Outreach Coordinator. In-directly to Volunteer Manager

Location: 125 Griffith Rd. Stratford

Position Summary:

This position is to assist in the successful running of the Pet Pantry at our Stratford Centre location.

Accountabilities:

• Volunteers will prepare pet food orders for pick ups by community members.
• Keep track of inventory of food bank donations
• Perform daily sanitizing tasks of food donations and workstations including donation bins that are stored outside of the respective buildings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and prepare orders for pickups
• Ability to lift and move large bags of pet food and/or litter up to 60lbs at one time
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Other Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age or older

In addition to the duties listed above, the Centre expects the following of each volunteer:

• Adhere to KWSPHS volunteer policies and procedures; works in a safe manner;
• Performs duties as needed and maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about concerns
• Consistently reports for the volunteer role on time and prepared to perform duties of the position

Working Conditions

• This role is completed in a storage container located outside.
• The role is completed in all weather conditions

Time Frame

Fridays - 3.5 hours (flexible)

Training

Volunteers will receive onsite training by Program Coordinator or designate including proper health and safety protocols.

Benefits

Play an important role in the health and wellness of all animals in need in our community by helping members of your community access the supports they need for their pets.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Volunteers MUST be 18 years of age or older

Volunteers must reside in Stratford Perth

Volunteers with pets must show proof of spay/neuter, current vaccines and if they have a dog(s), a current license tag(s)

Volunteers, if renting, must show landlord consent for animals in the home

Volunteers must have a separate area for fosters

Volunteers must have the time to care for the animals

Volunteers must have access to transportation for vet appointments/ medical emergencies

Volunteers must also have a working email address

2 letters of reference will be required in order to proceed foster application process

Position: Shelter Helper/ Food Fairy

Reports to: Animal Care Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

Location: 125 Griffith Rd. Stratford

Position Summary: Volunteers will work with the animal care team in completing morning cleaning and feeding of all animals in care.

Accountabilities:

• Prepare and deliver appropriate food for each animal
• Ensure water dishes are filled with fresh water
• Collect and clean dishes from condos, kennels and enclosures
• Clean and fill litter boxes
• Assist in completing morning laundry

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow feeding protocols
• Ability to complete animal care record information
• Comfortable working with/handling animals
• Detail and task oriented
• Self-motivated

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner
• Keeping commitments
• Keeping others informed of volunteer work progress, timetables and issues
• Addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions

Working Conditions:

• The volunteer will use: Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, disinfectants
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Works in climate controlled temperature conditions.
• Use of and exposure to cleaning supplies/chemicals.
• Works in areas with strong odours, and high noise levels in regards to barking and other animals related noises.
• Exposure to dust and pet hair/dander.
• Works with some risk of injury on slippery floors.
• Exposed to bites, scratches, infections, and infectious diseases.
• Required to expend physical effort for a period of time, standing, bending and lifting.

Time Commitment:

• Shifts are 8:00am – 10:00am
• Shifts available Monday - Sunday

Training:

• Onsite training completed by Volunteer Coordinator and/or appropriate department staff

Impact:

• Be part of a team that values the health, wellness and safety of all animals in our community and beyond
• Help make a difference in the lives of animals and those in our community