Participa
Encuentra empleo
Voluntariado
Publica
Buscar
Organización Sin Fin de Lucro
Cats - Kennel/Enrichment Assistant
Descripción
Descripción
In the shelter, kennel upkeep and enrichment are vital to providing a clean and healthy environment for the animals entrusted in our care. This volunteer position is primarily tasked to assist the kennel staff working in the cat areas to increase the welfare for the cats in our care, in addition to assisting the foster team to care for appointed foster pets. This position is meant to work alongside the kennel & Foster staff to care after all the cats available for foster and adoption and assist guests upon request as appropriate.
- Assist staff to keep kennels and cages clean
- Wash & organize dishes, cloth, and bedding
- Refill and maintain supplies such as litter pans, food, newspaper and carrier boxes
- Assist guests to ensure accurate information is always provided
- Notify appropriate personnel if any problems are observed in kennels such as disruptive patrons, aggressive behavior from animals, broken equipment, etc.
- Stay updated on all new procedures and protocols
- Read animal body language and respond appropriately
- Maintain a calm and quiet attitude at all times - no loud talking, no agitated or quick movements
- Read and understand kennel and hallway signage
- Respond quickly and appropriately to verbal instruction of staff
- Interact with the public in a way that reflects Broward County Animal Care mission/values
- Maintain hallway safety
- Duties as assigned
Ubicación
Broward County Animal Care
Cómo participar como voluntario(a) en esta oportunidad
Getting Started
Before you begin, please watch our Volunteer Orientation Video—it’s the first step in the onboarding process.
👉 Click here to watch and start your application
Key Details to Know
- Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to make exceptions.
- Court-Ordered Hours: We are not able to accommodate court-ordered community service.
- Background Check Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone under 16 volunteer?
Not at the shelter. However, families can get involved through our Foster or Broward Buddies Programs. Email foster@broward.org to learn more.
Do you accept group volunteers?
Yes! Groups are welcome with advance scheduling. Email animalcarevolunteer@broward.org for details.
Is prior experience required?
No experience is needed—we provide orientation and on-the-job training.
What’s the time commitment?
Volunteers commit to at least 8 hours within a 3-month period to stay active.
Can I earn school community service hours?
Yes, if you’re 16 or older. Students under 16 can foster or host a donation drive instead (email foster@broward.org or animalcarevolunteer@broward.org).
Do you accept seasonal volunteers?
Absolutely. Just let the Volunteer Coordinator know your availability.
Is a background check required?
Yes! All volunteers complete a background check.
Do I need to live in Broward County?
No, residency is not required.
Can youth volunteers help at events?
Yes, but you must be 18 or older to handle animals and provide your own transportation.
I already have dog-walking experience. Do I still need training?
Yes. All dog walkers complete our training to ensure the safety of animals, volunteers, staff, and visitors.
Can I change my volunteer assignment?
Yes, you are welcome to explore different departments where help is needed most.
Can I just show up to volunteer?
No. All shifts must be scheduled via Volgistics in advance to keep operations running smoothly.
