Prepare Tiny Kittens For Adoption!

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One of the most exciting parts of volunteering in animal welfare is helping the animals find their new forever homes. We are looking for a few kitten-loving and computer-savvy volunteers to help our 8-week-old kittens get ready for adoption! This is a very fun and very cute volunteer opportunity and we are excited to bring some new volunteers into this role.

Volunteers will help with computer-based data entry, prepare adoption information folders, assist with microchipping, and take photos and create bio sheets for each kitten coming up for adoption. This shift happens every Wednesday and Saturday morning, 8-10 am, right before the kittens come to the adoption floor for the first time!

Ideally, we are looking for volunteers to help with this task on a weekly or every other week basis. We will train you in every aspect of this. No prior experience with our software is required, but volunteers should feel comfortable handling (and kissing) kittens.

Duties and Essential Functions

• Safe handling and restraint of kittens
• Load and unload kittens in carriers
• Computer-based data entry in ShelterLuv system
• Label and compile paperwork for adoption folders
• Follow contagion control protocols to transfer kittens from back-of-house to adoption floor
• Take photos of kittens for their bio cards
• Upload photos into ShelterLuv animal profiles
• Create, print, cut, and display kitten bio cards
• May be assisting with training of new volunteers in this role
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be age 16 and up to volunteer
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs for short distances
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must be reasonably computer-savvy in a PC- and web-based environment
• Able to accurately relay information across multiple platforms and means of communication
• Punctuality and reliability is a must
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Ability to anticipate needs and ask questions
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
• Ability to follow specific instructions from staff

Schedule

Shifts are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8-10 am. Open to two volunteers at a time.

Minimum age requirement

16 years of age or older.

Training and Orientation

Once you email, our Adoptions department will contact you to set up a 15-minute interview where you will learn more about the role and get to know the staff and other volunteers.

Comments

Dress code requires closed-toed shoes and pants or shorts (i.e. no dresses or skirts). This role is hands-on with the kittens and requires volunteers to follow strict contagion control protocol. Those with allergies to cats may volunteer but would be advised to fill the duties of this role that are less hands-on. Gloves and hand sanitizer are available at all times. Volunteers will be assisting with lifting, bending, and carrying supplies and cat carriers, up to 25 lbs. Attention to detail is critical in this role.