Foster Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Bernalillo County Animal Services
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Objective: Our Foster Program is to enable us to save more lives by opening space in the shelter for additional animals. Most often it is used for animals that are too young or not fully vaccinated, in need of socialization, need time to recover and heal or even just a short break from being in the shelter.
Duties:
- Duties for Foster Volunteers will vary based off the type and reason for the foster.
- Foster Volunteers do require separate training from other Volunteers.
- Foster Volunteers specializing in Neonatal (Bottle Baby) Fosters have additional training.
Volunteer Profile: Engaging, outgoing self-starter. Individual must be willing to learn about animal behavior and observant to said behaviors. Will be exposed to loud noises and smells.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Chance to learn more about animal behavior.
- Rewarding experience of assisting Staff with daily care for animals.
- Direct contribution to welfare of animals in care.
More opportunities with Bernalillo County Animal Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Bernalillo County Animal Services
Location:
3001 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, US
Mission Statement
Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is committed to providing the highest level of services and protection to both the citizens and the animals of our community by effectively and humanely enforcing the ordinances as they pertain to animal care and the public’s health, safety and welfare. We are dedicated to protecting the citizens of Bernalillo County from animal related injury and disease and further committed to protecting the animals we share our community with from abuse and neglect.
Description
Animals arrive as lost or abandoned strays, animals surrendered by owners, and animals in need of medical care. We strive to find a home for every animal and a chance for a long and happy life, and our volunteers are a valuable and integral component of our mission.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3001 2nd St SWAlbuquerque, NM 87105
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitment varies on the type of foster that the volunteer takes on.
- Taking on neonatal (bottle babies) requires additional training and orientation.