Adoption Team Member, Weekly Adoption Center Cleaner, and Socializer- Itsie Bitsie Rescue INCAt — Itsie Bitsie Rescue INC [inactive]
Students will get the opportunity to interact with the public during adoption events. Students will learn how to facilitate adoption doing interviews of potential adopters as well as process adoptions using necessary adoption systems. Students will get to interact with kittens and puppies and learn how to assess basic health of the animal while at the adoption center.
2 service learner spots
Requirements:
- Must be 18 or older
- Pre-Placement Training
Students will receive a training on how to process an adoption and conduct an adoption interview by shadowing a seasoned volunteer. Student will be trained on proper handling of kittens and puppies while at the adoption center.
We will provide 1-2 shadow days to learn the adoption process. Once students are comfortable with adoptions, they will be paired with a seasoned volunteer during adoption events to provide support as needed.
Students are at risk of being bitten or scratched by animals. Students will be taught how to properly handle animals in the center to reduce the risk of being bitten or scratched.
While volunteering at the adoption center student may have to supervise teen volunteers completing community service hours who assist with cleaning and kitten care during our weekday adoption hours. Students may be working unsupervised with minor or other vulnerable populations.
Students can apply by contacting:
Rebecca Weaver, PetSmart Adoption Center Coordinator & Intake Coordinator
becky@itsiebitsierescue.org
or
Heather Morales, Assistant Adoption Center Coordinator
heathercm1225@gmail.com