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Duties

The role of the Cattery Aide: Dishes and Litter Pans volunteer is to assist cattery staff with the daily duties of maintaining a healthy and happy environment for our cats by helping to provide clean dishes and litter pans.

General Responsibilities

• Wash and sort food and water dishes.
• Wash litter pans, and fill with clean litter as needed.

Personal Protective Equipment (Provided)

• Gloves
• Safety glasses

Shift Times
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- 7 days a week

Qualifications

Greenhill Humane Society has the following requirements for participation in this position.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, and maneuver well in tight spaces for significant periods of time.
• Ability to work around strong odors and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach and lift in order access and put away supplies.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with cattery staff and other volunteers.

Cognitive Capabilities

• Ability to understand, remember, and follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, or in a parent/youth or support team, while knowing when to ask for help if needed.
• Basic understanding of cats, their body language and behavior.
• Ability to adhere to safety standards by wearing personal protective equipment.

Training Requirements
Cattery Aide Training

Supervisor: Cattery Staff

It is our hope that the information provided serves as a thorough and useful tool for volunteers when deciding whether the Cattery Aide position at Greenhill Humane Society is the right fit for them. If you have any questions about these essential capabilities, or would like more information, please email the Volunteer Department at volunteer@green-hill.org, or call (541) 735-9339.