Animal Socialization
Service Identification | Reports to the Kennel Services Director ans/or Weekend Supervisor.
Purpose/Goals of this position | To help with the animals' mental and physical health/temperment while they are kenneled. This is accomplished by taking the animals out for walks, brushing them, talking to them and petting/working with their behaviors and manners.
Essential Functions | Participating in the active care of animals, such as lifting and carrying them, being pulled along by their leashes, bending, stooping and reaching to/for them. Free from any serious allergies from animals or products used on/for them. Standing or walking for extended periods of time (sometimes entire shift).
Responibilities | The duties include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Exercising/walking and brushing dogs.
- Brushing cats, handling and playing with them in adoption room or outside cattery.
- Teaching dogs manners, obedience and how to walk on a leash.
Restrictions | A kennel volunteer is restricted from the following:
- Giving advice to or helping customers, adoption counseling.
- Entering unauthorized areas without permission.
- Feeding animals or giving treats without permission.
- Handling cleaning supplies, treatments or lotions.
- Working with wildlife or livestock.
- Adopting a pet within the first 3 months of service.
Benefits
- Contributing to a cause by participating in the Society’s mission.
- Learning new skills.
- 10% discount on NHS merchandise.
- Awards Banquet.*
- Free vaccinations.*
- Free boarding.*
*After meeting requirements.
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