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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning small animal habitat cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ small animal areas clean and comfortable. Our small animal population changes regularly and can include birds of various sizes, mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and occasionally exotic pets (reptiles). Daily tasks include cleaning habitats or cages, feeding, and replacing bedding and toys.
Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be able to lift, squat, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time
· Must be able to climb up and down a stool
· Must be comfortable around a variety of animals
· Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.
Schedule: Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the kennel cleaning is done - approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Wednesdays (1 volunteer needed), Fridays (1 volunteer needed), & Saturdays (1 volunteer needed).
We welcome individuals, couples, and even families as volunteers. Every pet deserves a clean and comfortable place to stay, and you can make all the difference! 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning cat room cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ cat rooms clean and comfortable. Daily tasks include emptying litter boxes, scrubbing cat cages, and providing new bedding and toys.
Specific Qualifications and Skills:
• Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.
• Must be comfortable climbing a step ladder and lifting lightweight items (such as litter boxes).
• Must be comfortable around cats
Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the cat cages and rooms are clean – approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (1 volunteer needed), Thursdays (2 volunteers needed), Saturday (1 volunteer needed)
We welcome individuals, couples, and even families as volunteers. Every pet deserves a clean and comfortable place to stay, and you can make all the difference! 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫!
National Teacher Appreciation Day means observing, celebrating and, of course, appreciating the many teachers and educators who make a difference in the lives of children and their families. Here at AWS, we have Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda!
Whether it`s carting a whole van of books and puppets to a Furry Tales event, setting up comfortable rooms with pets for children to read to during Rescue Readers, sparking imagination and adventure during Summer Camp, or educating students on the health, wellbeing, and empathy of animals, Miss Amanda gives her best every day! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐖𝐒!
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning dog kennel cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ dog areas clean and comfortable. Daily tasks include scrubbing and sanitizing dog kennels and providing fresh bedding and dog toys.
Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
· Must be able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for prolonged periods of time.
· Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.
Schedule: Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the kennel cleaning is done - approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (2 volunteers needed), Tuesdays (2 volunteers needed), Friday (2 volunteers needed).
We welcome individuals, couples, and even families as volunteers. Every pet deserves a clean and comfortable place to stay, and you can make all the difference! 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫
Have you ever wanted to volunteer with animals? If so, you`ve come to the right place! The staff and pets at Animal Welfare Society would love your daily help cleaning and sanitizing our animal spaces. Please take a look online under Volunteer Opportunities to see our current needs and if there is a day and time that works with your schedule. We`d love to have you on board, and so would our pets! ❤️
