SHELTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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We are thrilled that you are interested in volunteering at Cape Ann Animal Aid! Please read each of the Volunteer Job Descriptions below carefully to identify the one that best meets your needs and schedule availability. Follow the link to apply for the position/time slot that best matches your needs. Please only submit one application regardless of how many positions/time slots for which you may be available. (There is space on the application for you to explain your additional interests and availability).
Once you submit your application, our Volunteer Coordinator will review the information, taking into consideration your preferences and availability. Pending this review, you will be contacted via email and will receive information about the next steps in the training process. This includes a phone interview and a 1-hour per week (over the course of 3-4 weeks) training process. Due to the high volume of inquiries, please note that this process may take a few weeks or longer to complete. We deeply appreciate your interest in helping the animals and we thank you for your patience throughout the training process. |
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Children must be at least 10 years of age to volunteer. While they are between the ages of 10 and 15, children must volunteer with an adult. Because our adult/child team opportunities are so popular, we currently have limited spaces available for new teams. Time slots marked with an * below signify a time slot with openings for adult/child teams. |
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CAT CARETAKER
Responsibilities: Assist with morning or afternoon cleaning of shelter spaces and provide direct animal care. Requirements: Positive attitude, ability to lift 30lbs, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to read cat body language, passion for pets and people, and ability to follow written and verbal directions. Commitment: 2 hours once a week; Regular shift for a minimum of six months |
SHIFTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Mondays: No shifts available at this time Tuesdays: 8:30am-10:30am Wednesdays: 8:30am-10:30am Thursdays: No shifts available at this time Fridays: 2pm-4pm* Saturdays: 2pm-4pm* Sundays: No shifts available at this time |
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CAT SOCIAL WORKER
Responsibilities: Assist with socializing shelter cats, cleaning of shelter spaces, and interacting with shelter visitors and potential adopters. Requirements: Good public services skills, positive attitude, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to read cat body language, passion for pets and people, ability to follow written and verbal directions. Commitment: 2 hours once a week; Regular shift for a minimum of six months |
SHIFTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Mondays: 11am-1pm* | 2pm-4pm* Tuesdays: 12pm-2pm* | 1pm-3pm* | 2pm-4pm* Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:30pm* | 2pm-4pm* Thursdays: 12pm-2pm* Fridays: 10am-12pm* | 12:30pm-2:30pm* Saturdays: 11am-1pm* Sundays: No shifts available at this time |
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DOG CARETAKER
Responsibilities: Assist with morning or afternoon cleaning of shelter spaces and provide direct animal care. Requirements: Positive attitude, ability to lift 30lbs, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to read dog body language, passion for pets and people, and ability to follow written and verbal directions. Commitment: 2 hours once a week; Regular shift for a minimum of six months |
SHIFTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Mondays: 8:30am-10:30am Tuesdays: 8:30am-10:30am Wednesdays: 8:30am-10:30am Thursdays: 8:30am-10:30am Fridays: 8:30am-10:30am Saturdays: No shifts available at this time Sundays: No shifts available at this time |
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DOG SOCIAL WORKER
Responsibilities: Assist with socializing and walking shelter dogs, cleaning of shelter spaces, and interacting with shelter visitors and potential adopters. Requirements: Good public services skills, positive attitude, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to read dog body language, passion for pets and people, ability to follow written and verbal directions. Commitment: 2 hours once a week; Regular shift for a minimum of six months |
SHIFTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Mondays: No shifts available at this time Tuesdays: 2pm-4pm* Wednesdays: 11am-1pm* Thursdays: 10am-12pm* Fridays: No shifts available at this time Saturdays: No shifts available at this time Sundays: 10am-12pm |
UPDATED 4/19/18
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
If our current openings don't fit with your schedule, or if you're not able to commit to an in-shelter volunteer position, there are still ways you can help the animals!
