Purpose:
As a dog volunteer, you’ll play a vital role providing dogs with exercise, basic manners training, socialization, and enrichment. You’ll help ensure a clean and sanitary housing environment, report any behavior or medical concerns, and assist with adoption match-making.
Standard shift times:
- 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Duties:
Work alongside staff caring for the physical and emotional well-being of shelter dogs; provide daily enrichment and socialization; assist potential adopters with introductions; and support daily operations such as feeding, spot cleaning, washing dishes, laundry duties, and restocking supplies.
Qualifications:
Ability to read dog body language, practice safe animal handling and situational awareness; commitment to positive reinforcement training; willingness to report changes in animal behavior or health; ability to follow written instructions and willingness to perform cleaning duties related to dog housing and care.
Training requirements:
- Orientation and Interview
- Complete Dog Volunteer Training Checklist and demonstrate ability to perform duties.
- Review Dog Walking Level SOP
- Complete Dog Walking Training Level Green training and certification