Cat TLC Volunteer

SUPERVISOR: Behavior Manager or Behavior Assistant

GOAL OF POSITION: Provide comfort, companionship and socialization to all animals at PHS/SPCA.

TIME COMMITMENT: At least two hours a week for a minimum of one year. Monday – Sunday : 10am-7pm

DUTIES: Cat TLC Volunteers enjoy a great deal of physical contact with animals. The main duty of the Cat TLC Volunteer is to make sure the cats are comfortable and well cared for. Basic duties include socializing with the cats, cleaning condos, cages, and Get Acquainted Rooms, washing dishes and doing laundry for the animals, hands-on socialization to build confidence for some animals, minor grooming, providing toys and fresh blankets for all animals (when needed), and completing volunteer visit/behavior cards.

TRAINING: Completion of online volunteer orientation and online cat behavior class. On-the-job training with the Behavior Department and volunteer mentors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have good physical strength and the ability to handle animals that are shy or rambunctious. TLC Volunteers must also be able to follow exact instructions and work independently. This position is open to those 16 and older (13-15-year-olds may volunteer but must do so with a parent).

EMOTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: The animals you work with may be chosen for euthanasia; therefore you must be able to focus on what you can do to make their time at the shelter as comfortable and loving as possible. You must also be willing to come to terms with euthanasia at a deepest level and show consideration to the shelter staff who are directly involved in euthanasia.