Adoption Centre Team Member
(Action Volunteers for Animals)
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Position ID: V-OSH0695
Last Modified: 10 May 2024
Last Full Update: 10 May 2024
Opportunity Details: Adoption Centre Team Member
| Contact | Denise Harkins, President, Action Volunteers for Animals; Email: Ava@avacats.org |
| Duties | We are seeking volunteers to help out at the adoption centre in Pickering at Petsmart . Duties include:
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| 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 ; Nature / Environment |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; We are looking for volunteers only every second month |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; You may be volunteering alone or with 1 other volunteer. You will also interact with customers and cats |
| Minimum Hours | 3 / Week |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Afternoon (3pm to 6pm) Wednesday: Afternoon (3pm to 6pm) Thursday: Afternoon (3pm to 6pm) Friday: Afternoon (12 to 3 pm) Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (6 to 9 pm available plus doubling up on other shif) Shifts are 9 am to 12 noon, noon to 3 pm, 3 pm to 6 pm, 6 pm to 9 pm. At the current time, we are accepting volunteers who are able to do Monday, Wed, or Thursday 3 to 6 pm, Friday 12 to 3 pm, Saturday 6 to 9 pm and day time shifts on Saturday as part of a team. PLEASE READ. |
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter ; Year Round ; Volunteering is alternative months in 2024. Most volunteers volunteer 3 hours per week, usually the same shift each week. There are options to do additional shifts if interested. Openings will be for any shifts not currently filled. We are looking for volunteers alternative months at this location, May, July,September, November 2024 If you are available Monday, Wednesday or Thursday between 3 and 6 pm, or Friday 12 to 3 pm or Saturday 6 to 9 pm or daytime Saturday, please complete a volunteer application at Avacats.org. |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; The store is wheelchair accessible . |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Durham Region: 24 individual(s) ; Pickering 24 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation - We provide an orientation and a shadow shift with an experienced volunteer ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Start Date | On or after 10 May 2024 |
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 |
