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Petsmart Adoption Assistant

Latham and Glenmont store locations

Responsibilities (can include, but are not limited to):
  • Keeping adoption center clean and organized
  • Providing basic care
  • Socializing the cats
  • Showing cats to potential adopters (for evening and weekend shifts)
  • Answering questions about adoption procedures and cat care
  • Completing adoptions
  • Transporting cats between the store and shelter when necessary
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 class
  • 17 years old and up - accepted without parental supervision
  • Basic cat handling skills (or ability to learn)
  • Basic communication skills
  • Customer service skills (if part of your responsibilities include adoptions)
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
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 at PetSmart with a seasoned volunteer before starting
Commitment:
  • Set weekly or bi-weekly shifts
  • Minimum of 8 hours per month

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