PAWS: Volunteer Opportunities

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Cat Room Cleaner

Position Description: Cat Room Cleaners are responsible for cleaning each cat cage in the adoption room while socializing with the cats. Cleaning involves using chemicals to thoroughly clean each cage, replacing soiled litter pans, changing bedding, providing fresh water and food, and passing out toys. PAWS relies solely on volunteers to clean the cat cages in the adoption room each morning. This job requires repetitious bending and lifting, and volunteers are exposed to various cleaning agents. This position has high animal contact. Volunteers must be able to practice safe animal handling, work independently and be receptive to feedback from staff. Duties include: socializing and comforting the cats; monitoring behavior and medical needs on daily log; cleaning each cat cage in the adoption room; preparing and feeding cats and kittens, appropriate food; stocking \"cat cart\" with supplies; assisting with dishes; scrubbing litter pans; assisting with laundry; and sweeping and mopping.

Dates Available: year round

Shifts: Monday through Friday 9 am-12 pm, Saturday-Sunday 8-11 am. Volunteers are scheduled for the same shift each week. There is a minimum 3-month commitment.

Time Commitment: Weekly 3 hour shift; 3 months minimum commitment

Location: PAWS Companion Animal Shelter, Lynnwood

Training Required: All volunteers must attend a four hour volunteer orientation before starting their position. The orientation covers each of the volunteer positions at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in detail, and explains the overall objectives of PAWS as an organization. This orientation is held two times per month at the shelter in Lynnwood. PAWS trains all volunteers, no previous experience is necessary. Training sessions are 1-2 hours, set up at time of orientation. Additional training is offered, but not mandatory.

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