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17 people are interested
Cattery Companions
ORGANIZATION: Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.
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17 people are interested
Volunteer Job Description
JOB TITLE: Cattery Companions
REPORT TO: Cattery Manager SUPERVISED BY: Volunteer Manager
TIME COMMITMENT: One hour, one day per week between the hours of 12pm and ½ hour before the end of adoption hours.
PURPOSE: To work one-on-one with shelter cats to provide human interaction and help them adjust to the shelter environment.
DUTIES:
- Sign in and out though Volgistics
- Must come regularly once a week
- Check with the cattery staff on duty to see if they need help cleaning or other assistance
- Will work with cats that have been evaluated and deemed appropriate for the program
- Must track their progress on evaluation sheets and advise staff of any special needs or problems.
- A volunteer typically works with three to four cats during the one-hour session, depending upon the temperament of the cat.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be comfortable handing shy cats. Must be patient and gentle. Must have a genuine concern for the welfare of animals.
TRAINING: Brief orientation and tour with review of job description with volunteer staff. On the job training with experienced volunteers and cattery staff.
Dress Code: Volunteer T shirt and name tag. Long pants and closed toe rubber soled non slip shoes
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About Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.
Location:
2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436, US
Mission Statement
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. is founded on the belief that all animals have a natural right to humane treatment including proper care and safe shelter. Due to overpopulation, there are insufficient homes for most cats and dogs. Some are lucky enough to find temporary shelter and a few even find permanent homes. However it is a devastating fact that the majority are either euthanized or forced to chance life without shelter. To support our belief and to relieve the unnecessary suffering of animals, we shall: Extend every effort to find, evaluate, and secure good adoptive homes for animals in our care. Provide animals with medical services and behavior therapy to the extent of our ability. Adhere to a "no-kill" policy: animals shall not be euthanized for the purpose of providing space for new animals. Adhere to a 100% spay and neuter policy. Maintain continuing humane education programs and in particular to schools.
Description
RBARI was founded in 1978. SInce then, thousands of animals have been saved and placed in loving homes. In January 1999, after working out of cramped quarters for many years, RBARI opened the doors on its newly expanded facility which allows it to shelter, care for and place even more animals. RBARI is a non-profit organization supported entirely by donations, gifts, bequests and various fundraising events. It receives no federal, state or county goverment funds.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2 Shelter LaneOakland, NJ 07436
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18