Dog Kennel Support

Description:                                                                        

Dog Caregiver and Kennel Support volunteers provide care and enrichment to shelter dogs by ensuring their living environments remain safe, clean, and as comfortable as possible. This incredibly important role directly impacts the wellbeing of the dogs in our care by keeping them healthy and happy in their kennel space.

This volunteer role does not involve direct animal interaction and volunteers should not expect to play with or socialize dogs. However, applicants must be comfortable with dogs of various sizes and temperaments. 

Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect enclosures which are often soiled with urine and feces
• Provide appropriate food, in accordance with each dog’s dietary plan
• Prepare enrichment and high value treats for dogs
• Complete a variety of tasks to support shelter staff. Tasks may include but are not limited to cleaning dog room floors, washing and folding laundry, and washing dishes, and cleaning crates

Qualities/Skills:

• Have the ability to keep information confidential
• Able to meet the physical demands of this role, which require variable amounts of standing, walking, bending, reaching and stooping
• Able to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs
• Must be safely able to use a ladder, to access food and linen storage
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to use basic math, including fractions
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced, high stress environment
• Ability to remain open-minded and understanding of decision for euthanasia that consider the animal’s physical and emotional well-being and the safety of the community

Requirements:

• A commitment of at least six months
• A weekly shift on a set day and time
• Attendance at an orientation and on-the-job training
• Completion of Fear Free Certification one month after completing orientation

Available shifts:

• 8AM – 10AM
  – Monday – Friday
• 11AM – 1PM
  – Sunday – Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• 2:30PM – 4:30PM
  – Thursday – Saturday

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We will be happy to discuss the potential to walk dogs for volunteers who demonstrate the ability to be a team player, use good judgement, follow instructions, and show up consistently for their initial six month commitment.