Join the APA! Neonatal ICU!

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Volunteers will complete one 2-hr class covering policies and procedures and two 3-hr shifts shadowing an experienced feeder for hands-on training. Nursery volunteers need to be able to commit to one 3-hr shift per week; at this time. *Please note, our Nursery is not located at TLAC, but in the Tarrytown Center off Windsor and Exposition. You will receive directions and the address once scheduled for a training. Other notes about bottle baby volunteers: 1) Neonatal training will consist of a classroom introduction to team policies and procedures and a feeding demonstration. Class is followed by two full shifts shadowing an experienced feeder for hands-on training that you will schedule from the training calendar once you have completed class. All training for the Neonatal Program must be completed within 30 days. If you have other commitments that might prevent you from completing the training on time, please consider that when choosing your first class date. If training is not completed within 30 days, you will have to sign up for training again at a later date. 2) All volunteers must commit to a minimum of one recurring 3-hour shift each week. Our team works almost 24/7 during the season and we must have reliable, consistent shift coverage to assure our kittens are fed and cared for adequately. You can choose whatever time/day works best for you. You may need to cancel or change a shift occasionally, but a recurring shift selection is required. 3) The age requirement to be on our team is 18 years of age. 4) You need to be able to have full range of motion, able to use a step stool and reach above your head, and able to get down on all fours and reach into a kennel.