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13 people are interested
Afternoon Shelter Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Providence Animal Rescue League
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13 people are interested
Looking for specific days: Sundays or Wednesdays, 2 hour shift, recurring weekly
Responsibilities:
* Data entry, filing, photocopying
* Laundry (washing, drying, folding, sorting)
* Light yard work
* Cleaning, drying and storing bins/crates/pens
* Restock / Organize storage areas
* Sweep / mop areas as needed
* Take out trash / recycling
* Ensure overall cleanliness of facility
Qualifications & Special Skills Required:
* Willingness to clean up and work around animal waste
* Must be able to squat and bend
* Must be able to work safely and respectfully around animals
* Must enjoy organizing
* Must be able to follow sanitation and safety protocols
* Must maintain a positive relationship with all clients and staff
* Must be able to work independently and take initiative once trained
Required Training:
- 40 Minute Volunteer Orientation with Volunteer Coordinator (can be scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays)
- One-on-One Training on your start date with staff member
More opportunities with Providence Animal Rescue League
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Providence Animal Rescue League
Location:
34 Elbow Street, Providence, RI 02903, US
Mission Statement
The Providence Animal Rescue League provides for the rescue and relief of suffering or homeless animals and performs charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals. The League accomplishes its mission by:Providing appropriate shelter and humane care for homeless animals, seeking permanent, responsible homes for adoptable pets, reducing pet overpopulation through strict spay/neuter measures, and providing a diversity of humane education programs to meet community needs.
Description
The Providence Animal Rescue League is a private not-for-profit animal welfare organization which was founded by concerned citizens in 1913. The League has cared for hundreds of thousands of animals over its decades of service to the community. Although the League's shelter is located in Providence, the League offers assistance to animals in need from all communities. Specific services offered by the League include adoption service to re-home pets, spaying/neuering, micro-chipping, vaccinations, free identification tag and veterinary exam, emergency pet food assistance, educational programs, internship opportunities, lost and found registry, quarterly newsletter, and volunteer opportunities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
34 Elbow StreetProvidence, RI 02903
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Animal Care / Handling
- Basic Computer Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hour shift, recurring once a week