Dog Care Volunteer with The Humane Society of Summit County

Basic volunteer duties involved with this assignment:

1. Walk dogs at shelter
2. Clean up kennels
3. Feed dogs, provide enrichment, and help with dishes and laundry as necessary

Basic volunteer qualifications involved with this assignment:

Volunteer Orientation, Virtual Dog Care 101, Dog Care 102 Training, first mentored dog shift

Who will be served by this assignment?

Dogs at the Humane Society of Summit County

What is the anticipated benefit of this volunteer service to those receiving the service?

Enriching the lives of dogs at the shelter is beneficial to those providing the care as they are making a difference in the dog's lives

What specific skills will the volunteer need?

1. To walk dogs you must be able to walk and/or stand for 2+ hour shift, bend, handle a 65+ lb dog with provided training, read kennel card instructions and follow directions, work independently
2. To feed dogs and provide enrichment you must be able to bend, read instructional kennel cards and follow directions, work independently, and stand/walk for 2 hours while feeding

Additional information:

• There is a feeding shift at 7:30 am and 1:30 pm daily for both dogs and cats.
• Enrichment (filling KONGS and bones with wet food, peanut butter, etc.) can be done between 9 am and 6 pm daily. The KONGS are passed out after feeding.
• Dog care volunteers can come in anytime between 7:30 am and 8 pm M-F and between 8 am and 7:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. You will need to have internet access and be tech savvy so you can sign up in the online portal prior to your shift.
• Humane Society is looking for volunteers to make a weekly commitment when working in either dog care or cat care.