Animal Shelter Volunteer

Volunteer Position at Animal Shelter

Under direct supervision, volunteer performs various duties to assist Animal Shelter staff with care of animals and the Animal Shelter facility. This position is distinguished from the animal shelter worker positions in that it is an unpaid, volunteer position.

Essential functions include:

• Provide care for animals in the shelter, including walking dogs, playing with dogs in exercise yards, playing with cats, brushing and bathing dogs and cats;
• Assist staff with daily update of new intakes, which includes creating animal descriptions, photos and videos, for distributing to the public;
• Clean and disinfect dog kennels and cat cages;
• Clean exercise yards;
• Housekeeping chores, such as washing and drying laundry, cleaning dishes and toys, sweeping and mopping floors;
• Participate in Animal Shelter adoption and fundraising events;
• Transport animals to rescue groups;
• Deliver recyclables to the recycling center;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Knowledge and understanding of various breeds of dogs and cats;
• Knowledge of safe handling practices of dogs and cats;
• Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices, and skill to operate a motor vehicle safely;
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols, ask questions if uncertain of instructions, and work independently.

Minimum qualifications:

• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Must possess valid State of Nevada Driver License.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Physical and mental requirements, and working conditions:

The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs; exposure to heat, cold, noise, outdoors. Exposure to extreme weather conditions, hot and cold, and inclement weather. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.