Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Office Assistant - Working for the animals

Commitment: 2-3 hrs a week.

Shifts available:  Monday afternoon,  Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening, Friday afternoon, Sunday morning or afternoon.

Duties:

• Data Entry of sign in logs, updating database with animal updates using Microsoft Office applications and internal database.
• Check voicemail messages and returning calls.

Work location will be the shelter in Burnside, you must be comfortable working in an office where cats and/or dogs will be provided (allowances can be made if you are allergic to cats)

Junior Program Team Leader

Commitment: Occasional (approximately once or twice a month for 2 hours, plus some preparation time at home). Commitment times will be Monday or Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings.

Duties:

• Assist with overseeing Junior volunteer sessions
• Organize and present data to a group of junior volunteers and parents
• Prepare session materials
• Attend planning meetings (approximately once a month leading up to volunteer sessions)

Cleaner

Commitment: Weekly (flexible), 1-2 hours per shift

Duties:

• Spring cleaning
• Clean the windows, sinks, common room floors
• Dust tops of cat kennels
• Take out the garbage
• Dust the blinds
• Sweeping.

Must be able to climb a step ladder, and some kneeling, and working with cleaning substances.

Please Note:

Cleaning substances and peanut butter are used in the shelter facility. Volunteering at the shelter may not be suitable for persons with allergies or sensitivities to strong scents. Those with weakened immune systems should consult their physician prior to applying as all our roles have some direct animal contact, it is possible for a cat or dog scratch/bite to occur and become infected. Some interaction with the public is a part of every role, it is important for volunteers to interact with the public in a positive manner, therefore some customer service skills are required. There is always some risk of injury, a waiver is required, volunteers are expected to do their roles in a safe manner, and always treat the animals with the utmost care, respect and consideration

Animal Care and Adoption Counsellor roles

Length of Service:

The Provincial Animal Shelter expects all volunteers to commit to a minimum of one set shift per week for a minimum of 6 months. The will ensure that the volunteer has received adequate training in the shelters disease control practices and is familiar with all necessary policies and procedures.

Assigned Shifts:

To enable our programs to be successful for the animals, staff and volunteer positions are scheduled shifts. We will make every effort to place you in a shift of your preference.

Absenteeism:

There are many animals and people who are depending on you. If you are expecting to be absent from your scheduled time, you are asked to contact the coordinator so we may have time to find a replacement volunteer for your shift.

Resignation:

The Nova Scotia SPCA expects volunteers to see the term of their commitment through. However, we recognize that on occasion, circumstances may not make this possible. Please notify the volunteer coordinator as soon as you know of any changes that will a affect your volunteer commitments, so we can keep our volunteer database current and have an opportunity to thank you for your contribution and wish you a positive goodbye.

Dog Care Attendant and Cat Care Attendant

Commitment: One shift per week (scheduled)

Adoption Counsellor

Commitment: One shift per week (scheduled)

Shelter Support Volunteers

Commitment: Occasional – when the needs arise