Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) VolunteerAt — Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

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Opportunity Summary 

Starting out at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, students will do laundry and dishes and other support activities.  Once orientation and classes are complete, students can work with the animals.

1-5 service learner spots

Opportunity Training 

Students will be shown how to wash dishes and do laundry.  Volunteer orientation then species specific training will be provided before allowing students to work directly with animals.

The Volunteer Coordinator advises volunteers and responds to questions in person and via email.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

There are animals here- they can bite or scratch. For dishes and laundry we have volunteers wear gloves.

NOTE: This opportunity requires more time than 25-30 hours for a service learning course. Students must be willing to begin early or continue after their service learning course.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Visit our website at https://www.scanimalshelter.org/becoming-a-volunteer/ and follow the instructions for signing up to volunteer.

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Santa Cruz, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Other
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing