Opportunity Details
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers to exercise and socialize dogs and cats.
Volunteer Role & Responsibilities :
Keep the Animals Happy!
• Socialize dogs, cats and Rabbits from both the Stray and Adoptable Kennels
• Engage in the sort of interaction that seems to match the dogs’ needs: lap sitting for small snuggly dogs, walks for most dogs, fetch and play in large yards for energetic young dogs, calming message for stressed dogs, simply sitting in a kennel speaking slowly to a very shy dogs. Cats are socialized in a play room at the shelter.
As a volunteer, you can make your own schedule. The shelter is open 7 days a week, as the animals always need care and socialization. Shifts are typically 2 hours.
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to volunteer at the shelter independently. Volunteers ages 13-17 can volunteer at the shelter if accompanied by a parent or legal gaurdian at all times.
The first step for volunteering is to attend an orientation - please use this link to register for an orientation:
https://www.scanimalshelter.org/becoming-a-volunteer/
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:18+
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
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