Animal Care Officer (Volunteer)

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ORGANIZATION: Inky Blue Sea Companion Animal Rescue, Inc.

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We need dedicated volunteers to help maintain a sanitary environment inside our cat adoption center. This includes cleaning cat spaces in a cat condo habitat, feeding/replenishing food & water, changing cat litter. Experience with cats in necessary.

Volunteers will sometimes interact with potential adopters.

Volunteers for this position should be able to work independently, be self-motivated, possess self-initiative, be consistent, on time, and act professionally in a laid-back environment. Experience with cats is important. Volunteering in teams of two is permitted. There is cleaning involved and we all do it, even the Executive Director. This is the **most important** function of our daily operations, and vital for the health and well-being of our adoptable cats and kittens. Volunteers who are reliable and can make a commitment to attend the same day and shift every week for at least 6 months will receive a strong letter of recommendation for their future endeavors.

If you are looking to be a leader amongst our all-volunteer nonprofit organization, and aren't afraid to do get your hands a little dirty, please reach out to us with a short note, and please don't forget to include a contact number. :-)

Volunteers should be committed to the aforementioned shifts for at least 6 months. We have morning and evening shifts available.

2 Shifts

  • morning / 09:30 AM to 10:45 AM EST - FULL
    This volunteer opportunity is for Saturday and Sunday morning every week
  • evening / 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM EST - FULL
    This Volunteer opportunity is at the aforementioned time, 5 days per week
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About Inky Blue Sea Companion Animal Rescue, Inc.

Location:

Inky Blue Animal Rescue inside PETSMART (Flatiron), 1107 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, US

Mission Statement

Inky Blue Sea is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending the suffering of abused, abandoned, and homeless companion animals in the Greater New York area and Puerto Rico. We work with young adults to build their confidence and leadership skills at our adoption center in Manhattan. They are an essential part of our team.

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Milestones:

Between 2008 and 2017, Inky Blue Sea and Hands For Paws initiated and aided the rescue and adoption of over 300 dogs and cats.

We have forged partnerships with the PETCO Foundation, PETSMART Charities, the ASPCA, the Department of Educatio, NYC Mission Society, CUNY, NYPHIPPS, BIDEAWEE, as well as several humane organizations and animal shelters in New York, NJ and on the island of Puerto Rico. We are an all-volunteer organization, depend on donations from the general public to support and fuel our operations. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation here.

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CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Animals

WHEN

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

WHERE

inky Blue Animal Rescue inside PETCO991 2nd AvenueNew York, NY 10020

(40.75653,-73.96781)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • For a least 6 months.
  • Able to work independently, strong communication skills, experience with handeling cats

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