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19 people are interested
Dog Enrichment
ORGANIZATION: Animal Care League
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19 people are interested
We are in need of volunteers interested in providing enrichment to our dogs to increase their enrichment, sociability, and adoptability! Dog Enrichment volunteers provide enrichment through KONG toys, creating "busy boxes" and sensory stimulation. Volunteers increase sociability through time with specific dogs in our playroom to train and play with them safely. Adoptability is increased through Click for Quiet and providing feedback on personality and progress to staff. If you are interested in having a direct impact on our shelter dogs, this is the position for you!
Location(s):Main shelter: 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL. 60304
Availability:Monday-Sunday
1pm-3pm
3pm-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
- Possess a basic understanding of dog behavior
- Excellent organizational skills
- Possess the ability to follow direction
- Enjoys interacting with shelter dogs
- Able to lift and carry at least 15 lbs
- Must be able to bend, squat, and stand for extended periods
- Must be respectful toward dogs and people
- Assemble toys, games, and food enrichment items for dogs
- Interact and provide enrichment items to dogs designated by staff in our playroom
- Read to adoptable shelter dogs
- Clean and replenish outdoor Dog Play Yards
- Give dogs positive reinforcement training (via Click for Quiet)
- Self-direct tasks as outlined on enrichment charts and manuals
- Must commit to at least 2 volunteer shifts per month
- Understand general policies and procedures of the shelter dog spaces
- Must remain occupied and ensure that multiple enrichment items are completed
- Can NOT put fingers inside kennels or open kennels while animals are inside
- Must distribute toys and other tangible enrichment items with an animal manager present
Apply for volunteer opportunities at Animal Care League here: https://forms.gle/wWu3qA4Ygq1mzcP56
3 Shifts
- afternoon / 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
- 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- evening / 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with Animal Care League
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Animal Care League
Location:
1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL 60304, US
Mission Statement
Animal Care League is committed to providing shelter, medical care, and comfort to animals in need; reducing animal overpopulation; and acting as a community resource, thus promoting the human/animal bond.
Description
The Animal Care League is a limited admission shelter located in Oak Park. We help homeless cats, dogs and other small animals by providing them food, shelter, medical attention and love until we can find them a loving home. As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we depend on the generosity of our communities to help us meet our goals of finding new homes for as many animals as possible each year. If you are in interested in helping, please visit our "Supporting the ACL" page on our website, animalcareleague.org.
If you are looking to add a new member to your family, you can view our animals that are up for adoption by clicking on the respective pictures. Please feel free to give us a call to make further inquiries about our animals at 708-848-8155.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1011 GarfieldOak Park, IL 60304
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2022
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers must commit to at least 2 volunteer shifts per month, or 12 hours every 3 months.
- Able to quickly learn and give dogs commands for treats (i.e., “sit”), Understand general policies and procedures of the shelter dog spaces, and can NOT put fingers inside kennels or open kennels while animals are inside