Description:
Housekeeping volunteers assist staff in ensuring the shelter environment remains safe, clean and as comfortable as possible for animals, staff, and volunteers.
This role is a great option for those seeking community service hours for National Honor Society or college applications.
Responsibilities:
- Wash, dry, fold, and put away laundry.
- Wash, dry, and put away dishes, litter boxes, and other items.
- Sort donations.
- Empty trash and recycling.
- Clean and disinfect shelter areas.
- Train other volunteers on Housekeeping tasks.
- Miscellaneous tasks as requested by staff.
- In times of high need, Housekeeping volunteers may be asked to assist with cleaning dog kennels.
- This role will not involve hands-on animal care, but directly supports their needs.
Qualities/Skills:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to follow direction.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a self-directed manner.
- Willingness to clean areas soiled with feces and urine.
- Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. This role is not a suitable match for individuals who do best with limited, routine tasks.
- Ability to perform physical labor for the duration of shift, use stepladder, and lift and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
- A can-do attitude is a must for this role!
Requirements:
- Attendance at virtual orientation.
- Attendance at a training shift.
Time Commitment:
- A weekly 2 or 3 hour shift on a set day and time.
- Shifts currently available are Saturday 7am-10am, Saturday 12pm-2pm, and Saturday 2pm-4pm. Please ensure one of these shifts fits your availability before applying.
- Minimum Commitment is three consecutive months after onboarding. This may take up to a month after acceptance and is dependent on your availability for an orientation and training. Extended commitments welcome!
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