Shelter Guardian

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Do you have bad knees? Are you recovering from surgery? Are you concerned about walking big strong dogs that pull like a team of wild horses? Are you unable to walk shelter dogs for another reason but still wish to interact with them?

As an alternative to being a "Dog Walker", we have a "Shelter Guardian" position.

A "Shelter Guardian" is the third person who stays at the shelter during the AM, MID, or PM, shift performing various shelter tasks like cleaning up kennels, getting food/water/meds ready, swapping laundry, getting the dogs out to the play yard for some extra fresh and air fun time, while the two "Dog Walkers" are out walking dogs.

Job Description:

• Keep watch over dogs in the outside play yards
• Ensure that the play yards are clean, have plenty of poop bags
• Ensure that dogs have fresh water and toys
• Interact with the dogs individually, either in their kennels or in the play yards
• Sweep/mop floors, do laundry
• Wash dog dishes, clean and fill water pails
• Restock the refrigerator

Because the Guardian remains at the shelter while walkers are out walking, all of the outdoor exercise areas can be utilized and the shelter can remain unlocked.

Dogs will get more time getting fresh air and exercise (reducing accidents in kennels).

Guardians with cell phones can be called if a dog-walker needs assistance.

Job Requirements:

Attend Orientation (if you’ve not already done so)

Sign up (using the SignUp link after orientation)

Two shifts a month (you only have to do two shifts a month to be an active volunteer, but you can surely do more!)