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Duties

The role of the Specialized Species Assistant - Guinea Pigs/Other volunteer is to maintain a healthy and happy environment for the small animals in our care by providing food, water, and clean housing. Animals worked with as part of this position may include guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, hamsters, etc.

General Responsibilities

• Clean cages.
• Sweet and mop small animal room.
• Wash and change out litter pans, water bowls, food bowls, and toys.
• Provide fresh water, food, and hay.

Shift Times

9 a.m. - 11 a.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 while working in the small animal room, cleaning room and in outside exercise pens.
• Ability to work around strong odors and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach and lift in order access and put away supplies, sweep and mop, and replace bedding, toys, litter pans, and food/water dishes.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with small animal and front office staff, customers and other volunteers.

Cognitive Capabilities

• Experience with small animals is helpful but we will train.
• Ability to understand, remember, and following 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 small animals, their body language and behavior.
• Must adhere to safety standards by wearing protective equipment.

Training Requirements

Specialized Species Assistant Training

Shadow shift with experienced volunteer

It is our hope that the information provided serves as a thorough and useful tool for volunteers when deciding whether the Small Animal Room Cleaner 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.