Animal Shelter Volunteer

Essential Functions

• Provide care for animals in the shelter, including walking dogs, playing with dogs in exercise yards, playing with cats, brushing and bathing dogs and cats;
• Aid staff with daily updates of new intakes, which includes creating animal descriptions, photos and videos, for distribution to the public;
• Clean and disinfect dog kennels and cat cages;
• Clean exercise yards;
• Perform housekeeping chores such as washing and drying laundry, cleaning dishes and toys, sweeping and mopping floors;
• Participate in Animal Shelter adoption and fundraising events;
• Transport animals to rescue groups;
• Deliver recyclables to the recycling center;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of various breeds of dogs and cats;
• Knowledge of safe handling practices of dogs and cats;
• Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices, and skill to operate a motor vehicle safely;
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols, ask questions if uncertain of instructions, and work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess valid State of Nevada Driver License;
• Must be at least 16 years of age.