Resource Center Assistant

11:30am-4:30pm Tuesday, 11:30am-4:30pm Thursday, and 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday

Ideally you will be available twice a month.

**We do not participate in the Court Community Service Program**

General Duties

Participate in building strong and trusting relationships with clients;

Approach clients, volunteers and staff with a friendly, non-judgmental attitude;

Remain flexible in a team-based, fast-paced, ever-changing environment;

Pay attention to detail and complete tasks thoroughly; and

Show compassion and kindness towards our clients who come from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Specific Duties

Bag pet food and cat litter;

Restock the retail area with merchandise;

Keep the Resource Center neat and clean;

Provide pet food assistance;

Check out clients and their purchases (cashier);

Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Basic companion animal knowledge

Previous retail or customer service experience preferred

Previous cash handling experience preferred

Previous experience interacting with underserved populations preferred

Previous social service background preferred

Willing to adhere to volunteer expectations and practices as set forth in the Neighborhood Pets Volunteer Expectations and Accountability Policy

Must be at least 21 years old to volunteer