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3 people are interested
Animal Care Team
ORGANIZATION: City of Weatherford
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3 people are interested
WPCAS Animal Care Team
The Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter (WPCAS) encourages the involvement of volunteers, at all levels of our agency. Volunteers work in partnership with salaried staff to improve the bonds between humans and animals, increase the number of animals with loving homes, keep the community safe, and offer a municipal service of excellence. Our volunteer family is part of what makes our shelter GREAT!
Team Impact
Providing enrichment to our animals increases their adoptability in the shelter, whether it is by providing toys, socialization, cuddling or a walk. We want to provide the best stay we can for each animal in our care.
Key Responsibilities & Roles
Volunteers may choose to work with cats, dogs, or both
- Provide enrichment for animals who are preparing, or are ready, for adoption (cuddling kitties, walking dogs, or supervising playgroups and other outdoor fun)
- Guide the public in viewing and selecting appropriate pets for adoption (either at the shelter or assisting at offsite adoption events)
- Groom animals, as needed (if interested)
- Transport animals to offsite adoption events or to qualified Animal Welfare
Organizations (AWO)
In addition, some members of this team act as Team Leader(s) who update volunteers on changes and help their team coordinate schedules, locate resources, and solve problems.
Location
This team works primarily in our kennels and outside on our grounds, but may include some travel in the local area (If they are interested and able)
403 Hickory Lane, Weatherford, TX 76086
Time Commitment & Length of Appointment
Volunteers serve half-day shifts
Sundays and Mondays - 9am to 12pm and 12pm - 3pm
Tuesdays/Thursdays and Saturdays - 9am to 12:30pm and 12:30pm to 4pm
Wednesdays and Fridays - 9am to 12pm, 12pm to 3pm, and 3pm to 6pm
The minimum time commitment is 4 hours per month. Because it takes time to learn all that happens at WPCAS, we ask volunteers to commit to at least 6 months of service, or one semester for students.
Skills & Qualifications
All you need is a love for animals and an interest in learning proper animal handling.
- Commitment to helping animals form and keep healthy human bonds
- Willingness to learn and follow kennel health and safety rules
- Dedicated to providing caring, professional-level customer service
- Pass background check and complete orientation training
- Contribute to a positive and productive working environment
Training and Support
Our New Volunteer Orientation Training includes both short online video lessons and an in-person workshop to prepare to prepare new volunteers for service. We also take all new volunteers on a tour of our grounds. To help them get comfortable with their tasks, each new volunteer is matched with a mentor to shadow during their first shift.
All volunteers must complete all training and a shadowing shift before they are officially appointed. During this shift, they will also learn how to check in and out using our database. Once appointed, they will receive an official WPCAS volunteer-shirt to wear during service.
For the most part, most volunteers work independently with their team. Also, during any given shift, volunteers will have a staff point person they can connect with if they have questions or concerns. We also offer monthly updates and refresher training throughout the year. We offer new leadership opportunities after the first 6 months.
Benefits for Volunteers
Volunteering with WPCAS is designed to be a fun and rewarding experience. Many volunteers are surprised to find they get as much as they give.
Here are just a few of the many benefits:
- Have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of animals in need
- Feel good about giving back to the community
- Meet like-minded people who want to make a real difference
- Learn more about how to properly care for and handle animals
- Stay up-to-date on the many changes that happen in the animal welfare field
- Grow and hone your customer service skills
- Meet requirements for student community service hours
- Reduce stress by working directly with animals in a fun environment
How to Join - It’s as Easy as 1-2-3!
- Visit the WPCAs web site and click on the Volunteer tab to apply.
- Create a log in and complete the application.
- Sign the authorization form & mail in payment ($5) for the background check.
Volunteers will hear within 14 days if they’ve been cleared to sign up for an in-person training date.
Contact Us With Any Questions
Ashley Woolnough, Animal Services Manager
Phone: 817-598-4111 | Fax: 817-598-4118 | Email: awoolnough@weatherfordtx.gov
Website: www.weatherfordtx.gov/animals
More opportunities with City of Weatherford
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Weatherford
Location:
403 Hickory Ln, Weatherford, TX 76086, US
Mission Statement
The Weatherford Animal Services division strives to improve the bonds between humans and their animals through effective outreach and customer service.
Description
- Believes every animal deserves to have its "Five Freedoms": Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; Freedom from Discomfort; Freedom from Pain, Injury, and Disease; Freedom to express Normal Behavior; and Freedom from Fear and Distress.
- Proactively working with the community and region to foster safe, healthy, and caring relationships between people and animals in our community.
- Aggressively working towards eliminating animal cruelty and animal overpopulation.
- Oversees the enforcement of animal related city, state, and federal codes. Responds to animal control calls for service, prevents bites when possible, and conducts investigations.
- Builds a responsible pet community and improves the animal culture between humans and their animals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
403 Hickory LnWeatherfordWeatherford, TX 76086
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2020
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per month
- Must complete on-boarding program.