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Flexible Schedule
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Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
***PCAS Does Not Offer Volunteer Hours for Court Ordered Community Service*** Are you interested in the vet or medical world? Are you comfortable in a fast paced, medical environment? Do you want to learn more about the animal welfare world? Then becoming a Surgery Recovery Monitor Volunteer may be for you. This is a critical role in our shelter and is vital to the welfare of the pets we serve. As a Surgery Recovery Monitor, you'll be volunteering in our medical suite observing cats and dogs as they wake up from anesthesia on the recovery mat. You'll be trained on our monitoring equipment, and will be exposed to a variety of medical situations that make this a great opportunity for anyone pursuing the vet world as a career, or perhaps a retired medical professional! The ideal candidate is: Positive, upbeat, and enjoys a fast-based environment Available to volunteer at least one shift a week, of 9a-1p (shifts are open Monday-Friday) Comfortable sitting on the floor for extended periods of time Experienced in Vet medicine, possibly either a former or current vet tech or vet student is a plus! Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Must be comfortable around all breed types of cats and dogs If you're a believer in making our community a better place, if you support an animal shelter that is a Save 90 facility, and you're an outgoing person, this may be the perfect volunteer role for you! Apply now on our website!
Date Posted: May 16, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
***PCAS Does Not offer Volunteer Hours for Court Ordered Community Service*** Do you enjoy being outside? Want a great way to get your steps in? Come walk our dogs!!! Here's a brief overview of our Dog Walker Opportunity: Shifts are typically 2-3 hours each, allowing for flexibility - especially during our hot summer months! We strive to get all shelter dogs out at least twice a day for a walk or time in our play yards. Volunteers work alongside our animal care technicians, and use tools like a white board so we can reach our daily goal of getting dogs out of their kennels. Volunteers make their own schedules using an easy online system. You can make new friends, learn animal handling techniques and get some exercise! Why is this important? Why spend your time with us? Animals typically come into our care through no fault of their own. We want them to feel loved and comforted during their stay at our shelter. That's where YOU come in! There's fewer happier moments than seeing a dog learn to trust again, or teaching them a cool trick! This is all part of what a dog walker brings to our shelter. Want to make a difference in your community? Join our Pasco Pack! Please visit our website to complete an application, and join the PCAS team today!
Date Posted: May 16, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
Are you passionate about controlling the feral cat population in Pasco? Do you want to make an impact in your community while also providing care to our feline friends? Then this volunteer role may be for you! WHO WE ARE: Pasco County Animal Services WHAT WE NEED: Dedicated, reliable volunteers who are willing to be trained using our equipment & vehicle to pick up or drop off feral cats before/after they have TNVR surgery. WHAT IS TNVR? Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, & Return. This is a process where we take feral cats in Pasco, and bring them to the shelter to be sterilized, vaccinated for rabies, and ear tipped. They are then returned back into their community for a happy, healthy life. Studies have shown that by using the TNVR method, it drastically decreases the feral cat population over time, and can actually help prevent new colonies from popping up where current colonies already exist. Our Veterinarians are committed to helping support this cause by performing these medical procedures on the cats of Pasco. Our Animal Control Officer team is committed to ensuring safe trapping, caring transport, and of course making sure these feline friends are supported each step of the way. BUT WE NEED HELP! We're looking for folks who can: Drive to various areas around Pasco county (using county vehicle) Pick up and load feral cats in their cages into the county vehicle Drop off and safely release the cats back into their colony areas post-surgery Must be comfortable lifting, stooping, crouching Must be comfortable handling metal cages & feral cats Must have a valid Driver's License and be at least 18 years of age Must have morning availability Should be comfortable speaking to the public as you'll likely be approached by citizens asking questions, wanting to understand what's happening in their community and the programs we offer If this sounds like a great role for you, please visit our PCAS website and complete a volunteer application today!
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
***PCAS Does Not Offer Volunteer Hours for Court Ordered Community Service*** Do you love animals? Are you active or enjoy a good morning workout? Then come join our team as a Morning Cleaning Technician! This volunteer role involves handling animals, using pressure washers, and assisting with daily morning kennel cleaning. You'll be trained on all equipment and help to keep our animals happy, healthy and safe. This is a volunteer role for folks who: Have morning availability Are physically able to lift up to 40 pounds Are at least 16 years of age Are comfortable around cats and dogs in a shelter environment Are not sensitive to pet dander or loud noises Are able to work with a fast-paced and fun team Why is this important? Our pets deserve to be treated with love and care while at our shelter. Cleaning techs are vital in making that happen! We clean all kennels for all pets 365 days a year, and our cleaning techs help accomplish this task alongside our care team. YOU make a difference by providing comfort to these furry friends! If this sounds like something you're interested in, please visit our website and complete a volunteer application today. We'd love to have you join our PCAS pack! We are a Save 90 animal shelter, meaning we do not believe in euthanizing for time or space. We pride ourselves in helping our community and spreading education on responsible pet ownership. For more information, please check out our website!
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
***PCAS Does Not Offer Volunteer Hours for Court Ordered Community Service*** Do you enjoy a hands-on experience? Have you ever been called a "people person"? Are you an animal lover? Then this role may be for you! Our animal shelter is looking to add volunteers to an exciting role called Animal Control Assistant. These individuals will ride alongside our trained animal control officers and assist in helping make our community a better place. Tasks include but aren't limited to: Report writing Animal handling using approved safety techniques and equipment in the field Educating citizens on county ordinances and responsible pet ownership Transporting animals using county vehicles Testifying as a county witness as needed for any cases that go to trial Cleaning, organizing and restocking ACO vehicles as needed Feeding, bathing and handling animals during intake at the shelter Communicating effectively with team members ranging from shelter staff to veterinary techs to leadership Why is this important? Why should you join our team? Animals, unfortunately, can't tell us where they are, if they're hurting, or how to help. Fortunately for us, we have amazing citizens who contact us when a stray dog is in need. That's where YOU come in! Come help us get lost dogs home to their families, or pick up stray pups to get them medical care at our shelter. Drive our officers around so they can update their case notes and get to the next call that much faster. YOU can make a difference with this role, so come join our team! Important Stuff to Know: For the most part, ride-alongs will start and end at our shelter in Land O’ Lakes, but some offsite meeting spots, such as county libraries, may also be established based on location needs. As Pasco County Animal Services, we only provide service within county boundaries. If this is something you're interested in and you have availability for weekday work, please visit our website and complete an application today!
Date Posted: May 4, 2022
