Adoption Centre Assistant
(Action Volunteers for Animals)
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Position ID: V-OSH0683
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2023
Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2023
Opportunity Details: Adoption Centre Assistant
| Contact | Denise Harkins, CEO, Action Volunteers for Animals; Email: ava@actionvolunteersforanimals.com |
| Duties | Clean water and food dishes, cages * ensure animals have fresh food, water * socialize with cats and kittens * talk to potential adopters and others about cats, cat issues, adoption. If interested in volunteering please complete the more detailed application at avacats.org. |
| More Info Link | www.avacats.org |
| Benefits | Social interaction with animals * help animals find permanent homes |
| Clients | Volunteer animal rescue for stray, feral and homeless animals |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Ability to converse well with people * communication with prospective adopters to get cats into good homes ; Dependability & Trustworthiness - Show up for shift as arranged, be responsible ; Friendly & Outgoing - Comfortable talking to public about cats and cat adoption ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Enjoy working with animals |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (6-9PM) Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Shifts available morning, afternoon or evening, 7 days per week. Shifts needed on an ongoing basis... we are looking for fill Saturday 6 to 8:30 or 9 p.m. immediately. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Location | Pet Smart, 891 Taunton Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K5 |
| Number of Positions | Oshawa 12 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Provided with orientation, and shadow shift, and volunteer manual * help is always a phone call away |
| Transportation | Near public transit |
| Police Check | Not Required |
Agency Details: Action Volunteers for Animals
| ava@actionvolunteersforanimals.com | |
| Website | www.actionvolunteersforanimals.com |
| Address & Map | Durham region, ON |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 18233 RPO Steeple Hill Pickering, ON L1V 0B8 |
