Cat kennel cleaning and enrichment - Castleton Petsmart

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Petsmart Volunteering - Castleton

Reports to: Team Lead, Volunteer Coordinator

Position Function & Organizational Impact:

• Provide basic care for our off-site adoption cats, including cleaning and socializing
• Assist Petsmart with various needs in their cat adoption center
• Provide enrichment opportunities and positive interactions for our cats

Time Commitment and Location of Work:

• Petsmart Castleton
• Must commit to a weekly schedule

Goals:

• Provide necessary care for our cats
• Assist with regular cleaning tasks
• Socialize with the cats and provide enrichment
• Gain insight on pets’ behaviors
• Use de-stress techniques to make cats more comfortable
• Provide enrichment opportunities

Core responsibilities:

• Check in with Petsmart staff to learn of specific needs
• Scoop litter boxes on a regular basis
• Engage with visitors
• Socialize with cats
• Make appropriate notations regarding cats walked, behaviors, medical concerns, etc.
• Utilize provided de-stressing techniques
• Spend quality time with pets to gain trust

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Warm, friendly, enthusiastic personality
• Comfortable interacting with cats with various temperaments
• Must be able to walk, bend and stoop
• Ability to follow specific instructions from staff
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Enjoys engaging with Petsmart’s visitors, volunteers, and staff
• Commitment to the philosophy of IACS’s mission and Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Must be 12 years of age, and accompanied by an adult, or 16 years of age without an adult to volunteer for this position.
• Track and input hours worked into the IACS database
• Regular access to email to receive updates
• Show appropriate maturity and responsibility

Help needed:
Sunday Mornings
Monday Evenings
Tuesday Mornings
Wednesday Evenings
Thursday Mornings