General Shelter Support

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We are in need of volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of our animals by cleaning and sanitizing throughout the shelter! General Shelter Support (GSS) volunteers play a crucial role in caring for the basic needs of the animals residing in our shelter. This volunteer will assist the Animal Care staff with supportive tasks: sanitize animal areas/enclosures, litter pans, dog crates, bowls, and toys; laundry; sweep and mop common areas; assist with trash/recycling collection; fill food, water, and litter bins; put away supply deliveries, and other duties as assigned. Our animals make a lot of dishes and laundry, so this person should be hard-working, and ready to help our Animal Care staff to ensure that our animals are receiving the best care possible as they wait for their forever homes!

Location(s):

Main shelter: 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL. 60304

Availability:

Sunday - Monday

8:30am-10:30am

12pm-2pm

2pm-5pm

5pm-7pm

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Available to all volunteer levels
• Attend our New Volunteer Orientation
• Must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
• Excellent organizational skills
• Possess the ability to follow direction
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent multi-tasker
• Must be comfortable and willing to assist with any supportive tasks as assigned by the animal care team
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to bend, squat, and stand for extended periods
• Must be respectful toward animals and people
• Must be comfortable in an environment with animals of all sizes and temperaments, loud noises, varying temperaments, comfortable handling cleaning agents, as well as being exposed to animal excrement

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow written step-by-step instructions
• Self-direct tasks as outlined on task boards
• Assist the Animal Care staff with supportive tasks as directed
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sanitize and restock animal areas/enclosures, deep clean common areas, laundry, assist with trash/recycling collection, and put away supply deliveries
• Must commit to at least 2 volunteer shifts per month
• Understand general policies and procedures of the shelter
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• Able to operate washing, drying, and dishwashing machines

Can NOT put fingers inside kennels or open kennels while animals are inside

Apply for volunteer opportunities at Animal Care League here: https://forms.gle/wWu3qA4Ygq1mzcP56