Animal Care Volunteer - Dog (13-15-year-olds with an adult, 16+ years solo)

Dog Animal Care Volunteers (ACV) help with cleaning and sanitizing dog kennels. Dog ACVs will compete daily cleaning in our dog lodging area. Dog ACVs will also assist with walking and feeding animals’ daily diets.  

 

Duties 

  • Help take out dogs for morning potty break.
  • Clean and sanitize animal kennels/suites.
  • 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 

 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 be detailed-orientated and 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 reading animal body language and handling dogs.

 

Required Training 

  • Meet & Greet with Volunteer Coordinator
  • Volunteer Handbook & Waivers – Online Training
  • People Centered Philosophy Video – Online Training
  • Dog Handling Training Video – Online Training
  • Dog Hands-On Animal Training – With Staff
  • One In-Person Training Session with staff 

 

Commitment/Age Requirement

Minimum of a 6 month commitment required.

Must be 16 years or older to volunteer on your own, 13–15-year olds can volunteer with an adult.

 

Open Shift Times:

 

  • Mondays: 8-11am
  • Tuesdays: 8-11am
  • Wednesdays 8-11am
  • Thursdays:8-11am
  • Fridays: 8-11am
  • Saturdays: none
  • Sundays: 8-11am