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6 people are interested
Animal-Shelter Helpers (Tuesday mornings, Kent)
ORGANIZATION: Regional Animal Services of King County/ RASKC
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6 people are interested
Become a Shelter Helper at Regional Animal Services of King County in Kent on Tuesdays, 8-10am or 8:30- 10am.
While the work isn't glamorous, you can find great satisfaction that you're providing an essential service for the smooth running of the shelter.
You would perform tasks at the shelter like...
Doing the laundry
Washing & sanitizing water bowls and litterboxes
Preparing cat-food trays
Taking out the garbage
Sometimes you may assist the shelter sergeants or the Vet Clinics on special projects, so this is a great way to "get your foot in the door" to become acquainted with the RASKC community.
If you are successful in your Shelter Helper work, you are eligible for transferring to other RASKC volunteer teams- e.g., Dog Team or Cat Meet-&-Greet, depending on scheduling and qualificaitons.
Commitment: At least 12 shifts, plus training
Next steps:
1. Complete an initial online application: tinyurl.com/RASKC-Vol-Applic
2. If you are an adult, complete the liability waiver: https://tinyurl.com/DocuSign4RASKC
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About Regional Animal Services of King County/ RASKC
Location:
21615 64th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
To provide King County with sustainable, cost-effective animal services, which protect people and animals, while providing compassionate animal care. Our organization is built on the cornerstone values of compassion and service. We demonstrate this commitment in the countless hours spent by staff and our RASKC volunteers to save animals' lives at the shelter and in the field. By collaborating with community partners, we are able to expand our programs and resources to provide even greater value to our residents.
Description
RASKC is an agency of the King County government, based in Kent, WA with volunteer satellite locations at Kirkland Petco, Covington Petco, Tukwila Petco, and Reber Ranch (Kent), in addition to hundreds of foster volunteers' homes. Outstanding teamwork between staff and volunteers is the key to our success. RASKC cares for about 5,000 animals each year. We are an open-admission shelter with a save rate that exceeds 92%!
Last year more than 770 volunteers participated in over a dozen teams, including foster volunteers, dog walkers, dog-enrichment volunteers, Dog Kennel Specialists, Pet Publicists, community-outreach volunteers, Shelter Helpers, Vet Clinic volunteers, Cat Meet & Greet volunteers, the Early Morning Cat Crew, the Cat Area Stray Team (CAST), the barn-cat program,and the cat-care teams at four partner stores. In any given two week-period, RASKC volunteers help out on more than 400 scheduled timeslots in any given week.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
21615- 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
DATE POSTED
March 23, 2023
SKILLS
- Housekeeping
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 9
- At least six shifts within three months, plus two training shifts and a shelter tour.
- Kiddos 9-15 years old only with parent