Volunteer

In-Demand Roles for Volunteers

• Event Assistance: Helping to set-up, breakdown, and assist with adoption events

• Fosters: Learn more about fostering with us

• Runners: Taking cats to/from vets and events, etc.

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Volunteers Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have a signed parental release

• Read and sign the volunteer application

• Pass an interview and potential background check (this may be talking with your vet) depending on the volunteer role

• Read and sign the Volunteer Waiver (See below)

• Be able and willing to learn as you go and/or complete training depending on the volunteer role

• Be able to volunteer independently

• Commit to volunteering once a week for the first 3 months 

• Volunteer service through the volunteer program CANNOT be court-ordered

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Essential Skills and Capabilities: 

• Able to work independently but willingness to work as part of a team

• Comfortable speaking to the public

• Maintain professional appearance and positive energy when volunteering

• Have average vision (you must be able to see the body language of an animal for safety)

• Take instructions and follow safety protocols

• Work with cleaning chemicals

• Meet the basic physical requirements for volunteers.

• Commitment to the SKCSR mission and the volunteer program mission

• Standing unassisted for long periods of time.

• Walk distances unassisted

• Reliable mode of transportation or arrangements with someone(s) that will fill the role of runner

• Bend, kneel, crouch unassisted

• Use both hands simultaneously

• Lift, carry and move at least 25 lbs. independently