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37 people are interested
Volunteering at Animal Shelter
ORGANIZATION: Kern County Animal Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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37 people are interested
KCAS is leading the way to becoming a No-Kill facility. We need help to attain that status, but we can only do it with you. As a new volunteer, you set your schedule based on our needs on the Volunteer Application.
You will spend approximately 10 hours initially as a probational volunteer, then once complete that you will be issued a volunteer t-shirt and we will begin the process of getting you trained in animal welfare. This training will will in puppies and or cats. Eventually after training we will work with you to walk our large dogs to go out to the play yard for some exercise.
The ideal candidate will be 18 years old or older, can help the shelter at least twice a week, most shifts are two hours each.
Shift times:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Saturdays - 8am - 11am; 10am - Noon; Noon - 2pm; 3pm - 5pm
Wed 11am - 2pm; 1pm - 3pm; 3pm - 5pm; 5pm - 7pm
For more information, Contact the Coordinator at 661-868-7130
More opportunities with Kern County Animal Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kern County Animal Services
Location:
3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, US
Mission Statement
Providing professional and compassionate animal services to the people and pets of Kern County through the promotion of responsible pet ownership and community resources, the prevention of animal cruelty, and the creation of a safe and healthy environment for lost, stray or homeless animals.
Description
Kern County Animal Services is a department organization under the jurisdiction of the County of Kern. The primary function of Kern County Animal Services (KCAS) is to ensure public protection from dangerous domesticated animals and from diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The primary activity of KCAS is the Rabies Control Program. The state law defining the Rabies Control Program includes requirements for the licensing of dogs, rabies vaccination for dogs, animal bite reporting, animal quarantine, stray animal services, and a shelter system. Other services provided to the public by KCAS include low-cost vaccination clinics; investigation of animal cruelty; dead animal removal and disposal; promotion of spaying and neutering; and public education.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3951 Fruitvale AveBakersfield, CA 93308
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 4 - 6 hours weekly