Dog Animal Care Volunteer - (High Need)

 

This volunteer position is for anyone 13 years and older. Volunteers aged 13-15 years old must volunteer with an adult. Volunteers who are 16 years and older can volunteer on their own.

Animal Care Volunteers help with cleaning and sanitizing dog kennels/suites and deep cleaning empty kennels in preparation for another animal. ACVs will typically compete daily cleaning for an entire ward in either our adoption or lodging areas. ACVs will also assist with feeding dogs’ daily diets. 

 

Duties 

  • Clean and effectively sanitize animal kennels.
  • Set up kennels for use by another animal.
  • Feed animals’ daily diet as instructed by shelter staff
  • Restock and organize necessary supplies as needed.

 

Skills Needed 

Volunteers must be detailed-oriented and committed to reducing the chances of disease transmission. This is a physical position and volunteers must be comfortable walking, bending, squatting, scrubbing and moving cleaning equipment from one area to another for the duration of the shift. Volunteers must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and effectively communicate with staff and other volunteers. Volunteers in this role will need to feel comfortable handling dogs and reading dog body language.

 

Required Training 

  • Meet & Greet with Volunteer Coordinator
  • Volunteer Handbook & Waivers – Online Training
  • People Centered Philosophy – Online Training
  • Dog Animal Training – Online Training
  • Dog Animal Training – Hands-On with Staff or a Veteran Volunteer
  • One In-Person Training Session with staff or a veteran volunteer

 

Commitment/Age Requirement

Minimum of a 6 month commitment required.

Must be 16 years or older to volunteer solo, 13–15-year olds can volunteer with an adult

 

Shifts:

AM shifts are from 8:30am-10:30am - Our highest need

PM shifts are from 4-6pm