Volunteer

P3: ThePetPartnersProject

S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Team Member

Socialization Enrichment Rehabilitation Volunteer Integrating Compassion & Empathy Team Member

Requirements to be considered for:

P3: ThePetPartnersProject as a S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Team member

1. A short interview & discussion about the benefits of quality enrichment for rescued shelter animals.

2. There are different levels of SERVICE Team Members.

3. Taking care of animals is like working on a farm. Volunteering to take care of animals at an animal rescue shelter is like working on a farm. It's hard and dirty work to work on a farm or a ranch. Again, volunteering at an animal rescue can be physically and emotionally challenging but you are doing God's work helping abused, unwanted and neglected animals.

SERVICE Team Members with a negative attitude, careless work ethic, inability to follow instructions, problematic or unreliable, will be terminated from the volunteer program.

GREEN SERVICE Team Members begin by walking dogs,socialize cats and clean up after them. All other levels of SERVICE volunteers require cleaning. Part of taking care of animals is cleaning them and their environments so be prepared to clean.

What is a S.E.R.V.I.C.E Team Member:

Adoption Counselor

There's only one thing better than seeing pets leave the shelter with their new families—helping to make it happen! If you enjoy working with people and would like to help secure loving homes for The UDT Adoption Center shelter dogs and cats, consider becoming a Adoption Counselor S.E.R.V.I.C.E Team Member! Please note that a large portion of this position requires direct contact with cats.

As an Adoption Counselor S.E.R.V.I.C.E Team Member, you'll get to: Meet and greet potential adopters when they arrive at The UDT Adoption Center Answer questions and assist potential adopters in selecting a pet who fits into their lifestyle Interact with people and animals Oversee "meets" between adopters and available animals.

Age Requirement: 21 or older

Class Requirement: Cat Volunteer requirements, Dog Volunteer requirements, Adoptions Counselor class, training and approval by the Team Leader.

Admin Yeomen

Provide Yeoman support to The UDT Adoption Center administrative programs. Major Responsibilities: Data entry; packet assembly; mailings; filing; required to use Microsoft Outlook or Excel, Google & Facebook. Linkedin, YouTube, Twitter and Bing be great too! (no experience necessary)

Age Requirement: 16 or older

Class Requirement: None. Can begin immediately after the New Volunteer Orientation class.

Cat Caregiver

Provide socialization for the shelter cats. Major Responsibilities: Moving cats in and out of their cages; interacting with the cats in the spaces designated for socialization; assist The UDT Adoption Center and SERVICE teammates working with potential adopters

Age Requirement: 16 or older

Class Requirement: Level 1 Cat class, training and approval by a Cat Captain

Dog Caregiver

Provide exercise, socialization, and basic training for the shelter dogs. Major Responsibilities: Moving dogs in and out of their cages; walking a dog outdoors for exercise using appropriate equipment; teaching basic obedience; cleaning up after the dogs while outside of their cages, attending supervised behavior modification classes.

Age Requirement: 18 or older

Class Requirement: Level 1 Dog class, training and approval by a Dog Captain

Foster Caregiver

Provide temporary housing and care for shelter animals that are sick, injured or juvenile.

Major Responsibilities: Provide a safe and clean environment for the foster animals; provide food, water, exercise, and proper socialization for the foster animals; dispense medication as necessary; follow all instructions given by The UDT Adoption Center ; foster the animal(s) until they are ready for adoption; return the animal to The UDT Adoption Center for adoption

Age Requirement: 21 or older

Class Requirement: Foster Care class (for both cat and dog foster caretakers) and Dog Foster Class (additional class for dog foster caretakers only), training and approval by the Team Leader.

If you are interested in being a Foster Caretaker but don't want to become a volunteer, you can find more information about fostering by calling the rescue.

Kennel Hygienist

Provide a safe and clean environment for the shelter animals; provide food, water, exercise, and proper socialization for the shelter animals; dispense medication as necessary; follow all instructions given by The UDT Adoption Center.

Green Walkadog

Provide exercise, socialization for the shelter dogs.

Age Requirement: 16 or older

Class Requirement: Level 1 beginner

Green Socicat