Can I volunteer for more than one role? Unfortunately the answer is no. Please apply only to ONE role that you are most interested and experienced.


Not Directly Working With Animals

Previous animal experience not required. For all roles, volunteering must be done on-site at the shelter. Training for these roles is generally offered on-demand as needed.

Category	Tasks	Availability
Licensing Admin	Opening mail, stuffing envelopes, filing, data entry and territory lookup assignments. More   (position currently full)	CLOSED
Vet Clinic Admin	Main tasks include instrument cleaning and preparation, cleaning, restocking and computer data entry.	CLOSED

Working With Animals

Special Requirements:

• Previous animal experience required. 
• You must already be confident, comfortable and capable of independently interacting with animals properly and safely. 
• You must have a strong understanding of animal body language. 
• You must be able to bend, crouch and kneel to ensure safe access to kennel entrances. 

Applicants should expect 4-10 hours of training total. This involves instruction shelter procedures and how to work with our adoptable animals. Applicants must pass written and practical exams. Training for dog and cat volunteer roles are generally offered monthly. Training for the vet clinic assistant role is generally offered on-demand as needed.

Category	Training Information & Role Description	Availability
Dog	Pre-Test: There is no online pre-test requirement for the dog class, but you must apply before attending. Your handling skills will be assessed at the training class.  Role Description: Walk and exercise adoption dogs. Provide basic training to increase adoptability. More	OPEN
Cat	Pre-Test: You must view online videos and take an online test before you can stay for the class. You must apply before attending. Your handling skills will be assessed at the training class.  Role Description: Socialize and exercise adoptable cats. Provide human interaction and affection. More *** If you're interested in other ways to help consider temporarily fostering a kitten for the shelter    You also may want to consider helping our shelter partner        http://www.towncats.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/	OPEN
Small Animals	Pre-Test: There is no online pre-test requirement for the small animal class, but you must apply before attending. Your handling skills will be assessed at the training class.  Role Description: Exercise, handle and provide human interaction for rabbits, rats, mice, gerbils and guinea pigs. More	OPEN
Vet Clinic Assistant	Animal experience required. Main tasks include assisting with anesthesia, prep, and recovery of surgery patients. Also includes instrument cleaning and preparation, cleaning and restocking, and computer data entry. Volunteers are required to attend their assigned their 4-hour weekday shift. After your application is submitted,  you will be contacted when openings are available.	OPEN

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