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Dog Walker
ORGANIZATION: AWL Pets
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Position title: Dog Walker
Estimated hours: varies per volunteer and availability
Requirements:
Attend a volunteer orientation held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at 11:45 a.m. in the shelter’s conference room
Attend a basic dog walker training class held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the shelter’s conference room.
Shadow an experienced dog walker for 5 hours before walking a dog solo & only dogs that are easy to walk
With experience & approval, walk dogs that are harder to handle
Make certain you are wearing your volunteer nametag & whistle
Must be able to control a dog, large or small, from the time it is taken out of its kennel until it is returned to its kennel.
Bend down on one knee
Blow a whistle
Pick up dog poop with a plastic bag
Shorts must be at least knee length
Close-toed shoes only
Description:
Be at the shelter from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. for the morning cleaning or from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. for the afternoon dog walking
Be aware of other dogs being walked inside the kennel and outside the adoption building.
Keep dogs at least 10 feet apart at all times.
Walk dogs on prong collars
Check kennel doors for special handling instructions
Know the dog’s color code:
- Green - easy to walk
- Blue - larger dog and somewhat stronger
- Red - large dog that is very strong and hard to walk or a dog that is new to the adoption building
Know the dog walker color codes:
- Green - new dog walkers or dog walkers who should only walk small dogs that are easy to walk
- Blue - moderately experienced dog walker approved to walk dogs rated at blue & green
- Red - experienced dog walker approved to walk dogs that are large and very strong & can walk dogs rated red, blue, or green
More opportunities with AWL Pets
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AWL Pets
Location:
3519 DRANCE ST, PT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980, US
Mission Statement
Advocate animal protection and welfare
Description
Founded in 1963, AWL is a non-profit organization that provides temporary home, medical services, and caring attention for countless dogs, cats, and other animals. The shelter exists solely due to the generous contributions of citizens, businesses, and the community.
We are a non-profit corporation [Sec. 501 (c) (3)] dedicated to the alleviation of pain and suffering of animals.
Our animal shelter provides safe refuge, nourishment, and love to hundreds of homeless animals each month.
The shelter accepts all animals brought in by Charlotte County residents and Animal Control. Approximately 5,000 animals are received each year
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3519 Drance St.Port CharlotteCharlotte Harbor, FL 33980
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 3 or more hours per week