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3 people are interested
Seeking Shelter Volunteers: Ferrets looking for Friends!
ORGANIZATION: Greater Chicago Ferret Association
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3 people are interested
If you're interested in learning more about ferret care, health, medication, illness and being surrounded by other ferret owners with a lot of experience, volunteering at the shelter may be for you!
Application Process:
We are looking for volunteers 18 years or older, that can come in on a regular schedule so that we can ensure all ferrets get their daily playtime and medication in a timely manner.
- Read more about us at: https://www.gcfa.com/shelter-information/volunteering/
- Apply at http://bit.ly/gcfa-volunteer-new
- Schedule an interview with a Volunteer Coordinator
- Complete Ferret 101 ( GCFA’s custom training program to teach you ferret abd GCFA best practices)
Volunteer Duties:
Volunteers maintain a clean, safe environment for GCFA ferrets. This includes cage and litter box cleaning, laundry, sweeping, mopping, etc. Lead play groups ... a ferret’s time to stretch, explore, hunt down a toy, and show off their high-energy nature! Help a ferret get used to human touch. Socialization with volunteers provides comfort and can relieve stress from shelter life.
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About Greater Chicago Ferret Association
Location:
N/A, Lyons, IL 60534, US
Mission Statement
MISSION : The Greater Chicago Ferret Association (GCFA) is a non-for-profit ferret shelter and club that exists to educate the public about the domestic ferret as pets as well as the care and shelter of neglected, abused or abandoned ferrets.
Description
ABOUTUS: The GCFA is the sole no-kill ferret shelter servicing the Northeastern Illinois area since 1987. The GCFA does not receive federal, state or local tax dollars and relies on donations and fundraising activities. Since our inception, the GCFA and its volunteers who dedicate countless hours each year have rescued over 5500 ferrets; the majority of which have been adopted or fostered out to their forever homes.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Harlem St. and Odgen AveLyons, IL 60534
(41.81445 ,-87.81075 )
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 Hour shits
- Age 18 and over. Love for animals a must and knowledge of ferrets preferred. Must complete a volunteer application, virtual interview, and in-person training before you being.