Organizing and cleaning at an animal shelter

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Volunteer Job Description: Organizer (Green shirt)

Summary and Organizational Impact: This volunteer is responsible and receives credit for supporting the Norfolk Animal Care Center’s staff in their efforts to daily obtain (and maintain) a great first impression on visitors. This volunteer’s efforts will directly influence the organization’s reputation for being a clean, safe shelter for the city’s homeless and helpless animals. Duties will include attending to the shelter’s housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance needs. Does not include any animal handling. This position is great for someone who prefers working "behind the scenes"!

Reports to: Customer service representatives, Animal Care Staff, Kennel Supervisors, and Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sweeping and mopping the visitor interaction rooms, multipurpose room, & volunteer lounge.
• Collecting trash litter & toys from the play yards and shelter property.
• Transferring newspaper donations from the front lobby collection to appropriate storage areas.
• Shredding newspapers for the puppy kennels & opening newspapers for puppies/cats.
• Collecting, sorting, and putting away donations.
• Washing, drying, folding laundry. Washing, drying, and putting away dishes.
• Washing and putting away kennels and carriers.

Requirements:

• 16-17 years of age must have parent/legal guardian present and volunteering alongside.
• 18 years and older may volunteer independently.
• Willing to assist with both indoor and outdoor chores, regardless of weather or temperature.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to accept constructive criticism and can be trusted to apply corrective measures when suggested by staff.

Training

• Attendance to Volunteer Orientation.
• Complete Training Checklist with a designated trainer.

Time Commitment:

• Prefer a weekly commitment.
• Those who are unable to commit to a weekly shift will be able to pick up vacant shifts as they become available.