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Cat Care Assistant

Responsibilities (can include, but are not limited to):
  • Assisting staff with cleaning and care
  • Washing dishes
  • Doing laundry
  • Socializing shy cats
  • Showing cats to potential adopters
  • Answering questions about adoption procedures and cat care
Qualifications:
  • 14-15 years old - must volunteer with parent or legal guardian
  • 16 years old - must be accompanied by parent to Intro to Cat Care training session
  • 17 years old and up - accepted without parental supervision
  • Ability to work with limited supervision
  • Basic communication skills
  • Light lifting
  • Must be able to physically be around animals
  • Possess basic cat handling skills (or ability to learn)
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Customer service skills
Training Requirements:
  • Attend volunteer information session
  • Complete volunteer application and sign waiver
  • Attend Intro to Cat Care training session
  • Meet with the Volunteer Manager to become an official volunteer
  • Train with a seasoned volunteer (if necessary)
Commitment:
  • A set shift is preferred
  • Minimum of 8 hours per month

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