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Canine Care Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Berkeley Humane

  • 157 people are interested
Berkeley Humane

Canine Care Volunteers partner with staff to ensure the complete care of Berkeley Humane dogs for 2 hour shifts, seven days a week. Canine Care volunteers participate in the total care of the dogs, including:

  • Cleaning and disinfecting kennels
  • Walking adult dogs
  • Socializing puppies and adult dogs
  • Preparing and distributing meals
  • Collecting bowls after mealtime and cleaning them
  • Noting behavioral or medical changes
  • Help improve behavior using positive reinforcement methods.

Each shift is 2 hours long and begin at 8am, 11am, and 3pm. Volunteers are asked to commit to a weekly shift.

Orientation and training is required. All volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month for 6 months.

Interested? Read more about our volunteer program and sign-up here: https://berkeleyhumane.org/Volunteer

2 Shifts

  • morning / 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
  • afternoon / 03:00 PM to 04:45 PM PST
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About Berkeley Humane

Location:

2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, US

Mission Statement

Berkeley Humane provides complete care for homeless animals, from rescue to rehabilitation to placement. We match animals with loving and committed adopters, strengthen the human-animal bond, and promote the humane treatment of animals.

Description

Our vision is to be an innovative leader in animal welfare and to provide critical resources to our community, leading the way with best practices in animal care to reduce the number of homeless animals in our community and beyond.

Berkeley Humane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive funding from national groups or the government. We are supported by individual contributions, events, program fees, and corporate and foundation grants, and are not run or supported by any national or regional entity.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Animals, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

2700 Ninth StreetBerkeley, CA 94710

(37.857037,-122.291214)
 

DATE POSTED

July 16, 2024

SKILLS

  • Multi-Tasking
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Veterinary
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours per week
  • Able to bend, stoop, and stand for prolonged periods. Ability to clean kennels and comfort working with unknown dogs

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