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Flexible Schedule
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Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Overview As a Starlight Strays Sanctuary Feline Foster Volunteer, you will support our mission by caring for cats or kittens until they are ready for adoption. By opening your home to one or more animals, you will be playing a critical role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of felines in need. Responsibilities Transport Animals: Safely transport cats to and from shelters, foster homes, veterinary clinics, and adoption events if possible. Transportation may also be coordinated with other rescue volunteers. Animal Care: Provide all necesssary daily care, including cleaning the litter box and other areas, replenishing food, ensuring access to fresh water, and administering any medications. Socialization: Help your fosters adjust and trust by spending time with them. This could include petting, grooming, sharing a space, or playing together. Monitoring: Observe, record, and report health and behavioral changes in accordance with instructions provided by Starlight Strays Sanctuary. Supply Requests: All supplies are provided to support the cat(s) in their foster homes. Requests for additional supplies should be communicated in advance when possible to allow time for a transport / shipping. Social Media Support: Provide photos and / or videos to be published on our social media channels to help animals find their forever homes. Requirements Application: Our in-depth Feline Foster Volunteer Application is located at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/STSS/Cat and must also be completed for this opportunity. If you would like to discuss fostering with us further before submitting that document, feel free to submit only this Volunteer Match inquiry and we will be in touch! Age: Must be at least 18 years old. Vehicle: Your vehicle must be reliable and capable of safely accommodating animal carriers if you will be assisting with any transport. Driver's License / Insurance: A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are required if you will be assisting with any transport. Animal Experience: Previous experience handling or caring for animals, particularly cats, is preferred. Communication Skills: Must be comfortable communicating with rescue team members. Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move animal carriers and supplies (up to 20 pounds). Empathy and Compassion: A genuine love and care for animals that drives your desire to make a difference.
Date Posted: Jan 12, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Penn Hills, PA 15235
Overview As a Starlight Strays Sanctuary Event Volunteer, you will support our mission by helping to raise awareness in the community about our cause. By ensuring that any applicable supplies and adoptable animals are transported safely to and from events, as well as interacting with attendees, you will be playing a critical role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of felines in need. Responsibilities Transport Supplies and / or Animals: Safely transport supplies and cats to and from event locations. Animal Handling: Ensure animals are secure and transported safely and comfortably. Vehicle Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the transport vehicle, ensuring it is equipped with necessary supplies (e.g., carriers, blankets / provided by Starlight Strays Sanctuary). Schedule Coordination: Work with the rescue team to coordinate transport schedules and notify team members of any changes or delays. Public Relations: Engage with event attendees in a welcoming, positive manner that adheres to Starlight Strays Sanctuary policies. Requirements Age: Must be at least 18 years old. Minors can volunteer with a parent or guardian. Vehicle: Your vehicle must be reliable and capable of safely accommodating animal carriers / supplies. Driver's License / Insurance: A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are required. Animal Experience: Previous experience handling or caring for animals, particularly cats, is preferred, where applicable. Communication Skills: Must be comfortable and confident communicating with rescue team members and the public. Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move animal carriers and supplies (up to 20 pounds). Empathy and Compassion: A genuine love and care for animals that drives your desire to make a difference.
Date Posted: Jan 12, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Penn Hills, PA 15235
Overview As a Starlight Strays Sanctuary Cat Care Volunteer, you will support our mission by caring for the animals at our brick and mortal location. By ensuring that the cats you are caring for have a clean space, food, fresh water, soft bedding, and toys for enrichment, you will be playing a critical role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of felines in need. Responsibilities Cleaning: Follow Starlight Strays Sanctuary's standard operating procedure for cleaning the cat areas, including, but not limited to: litter boxes, water bowls / fountains, food bowls, walls, floors. Socialization: Meet the animals where they are and provide them with opportunities for socialization, for example: facilitating playtime, giving gentle pets, sitting in the space. Medicating: Some cats may require medications that need to be administered in a variety of ways. Any needs of this type will be discussed with you by a member of our rescue team and you will not be expected to be responsible for anything that you are not comfortable with. Monitoring: Monitor the condition of each animal during your interaction and follow provided guidelines to record and report any observed behavior. Schedule Coordination: Work with the rescue team to coordinate care schedules and notify team members of any changes or delays. Note: We are hopeful to open our brick and mortar space in late February. Cat care core hours for a.m. and p.m. will be published soon and we welcome your input! Requirements Age: Must be at least 18 years old. Minors are welcome to volunteer with a parent or guardian. Transportation: You must have reliable transportation. Training: Must attend an in-person training session during one of the provided times. Note: We are hopeful to open our brick and mortar space in late February. Training session schedules will be published soon and we welcome your input! Animal Experience: Previous experience handling or caring for animals, particularly cats, is preferred. Communication Skills: Must be comfortable communicating with rescue team members. Time Committment: Willingness to help on a regular basis by assisting during defined cat care hours. Volunteers should be interested in committing to helping as able for a period of at least 6 months. Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move animal carriers and supplies (up to 20 pounds). Empathy and Compassion: A genuine love and care for animals that drives your desire to make a difference.
Date Posted: Jan 12, 2025
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Flexible Schedule
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Penn Hills, PA 15235
Overview As a Starlight Strays Sanctuary Cat Transport Volunteer, you will support our mission by transporting animals from one location to another. By ensuring that the cat(s) in your care reach their destination safely, you will be playing a critical role in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of felines in need. Responsibilities Transport Animals: Safely transport cats to and from shelters, foster homes, veterinary clinics, and adoption events. Animal Handling: Ensure animals are secure and transported safely and comfortably. Vehicle Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the transport vehicle, ensuring it is equipped with necessary supplies (e.g., carriers, blankets / provided by Starlight Strays Sanctuary). Schedule Coordination: Work with the rescue team to coordinate transport schedules and notify team members of any changes or delays. Requirements Age: Must be at least 21 years old. Vehicle: Your vehicle must be reliable and capable of safely accommodating animal carriers. Driver's License / Insurance: A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance are required. Animal Experience: Previous experience handling or caring for animals, particularly cats, is preferred. Communication Skills: Must be comfortable and confident communicating with rescue team members, foster homes, and the public. Flexible Schedule: Willingness to help on a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, to meet transport needs. Physical Ability: Ability to lift and move animal carriers and supplies (up to 20 pounds). Empathy and Compassion: A genuine love and care for animals that drives your desire to make a difference.
Date Posted: Jan 6, 2025
