Volunteer - Animal Resource

VOLUNTEERS DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ON THE APPLICATION FORM A BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Volunteer Program The mission of the volunteer program is to enhance city services and programs by matching the varied talents of concerned individuals and groups of all ages, interests and skills, with a variety of interesting and challenging projects and endeavors. Volunteers assist with nearly every aspect of our city's government. Whether a volunteer is involved in an ongoing position or a single event, volunteer daily, weekly or monthly, the City of Rio Rancho appreciates the support. Volunteering for the city is one of the best examples of government and citizens working together for the good of the community. Volunteers get an insider's look at how our local government works, and an opportunity to share talents and skills. Many volunteers are in a position to see firsthand where changes are needed and give productive critique on how to better serve our customers. Volunteers may also gain new skills, friends and a sense of accomplishment through volunteering. Volunteers play an important role in how things get done in our society. Many services would not happen without the services of volunteers. We consider our volunteers as one of the most diverse and richest resources in our community. Volunteers make a huge difference in peoples' lives; we are happy to have you join us. Staff will be available to offer support, motivation, and encouragement as well as champion new ideas that propose improvement to our current volunteer structure. What is a Volunteer? Very generally - a volunteer is someone who performs activities intended to help others and/or improve themselves. Volunteering is not done for monetary compensation or material gain and is not based on obligation. Volunteering is the act of giving or donating one's time and skills. Understanding a person's motivation for volunteering is key to placing him/her in the right volunteer position. Listed are some of the needs that stimulate people through volunteering: Challenge Meet new people Improve their community Gain new skills Recognition Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time Your motivation for volunteering for the city of Rio Rancho might be different, but the end result is the same, you make a positive impact on others. YOU ARE PROVIDING A MUCH NEEDED SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY. The development of volunteer programs has substantially increased the opportunity for individuals to use their time and skills for the betterment of themselves and others. Many programs may not be in existence today if not for volunteers. Volunteers also can: Act as liaisons with our community to gain support of programs Provide a direct line to private resources in our community Facilitate networking Increase public awareness and program visibility Serve as a mentor Animal Resource Center Volunteer Volunteers at the Animal Resource Center (ARC) assist kennel staff by providing hands on care through cleaning cages and kennels, feeding, washing dishes, restocking supplies, washing laundry, and providing daily care, socialization and enrichment activities to animals being cared for at the facility. Volunteers will assist staff onsite and offsite adoption events throughout the year. Education, Training and Experience – minimum required to proficiently perform the job Education / higher education : High School Graduate or equivalent Education and/or experience preferences : Experience with cats and dogs preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations Driver’s License requirement : None Required Endorsements: None Required certifications, licenses or registrations : None Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations : None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to proficiently perform the job Knowledge : Public relations. Skills : Verbal communication skills. Must have problem solving skills. Abilities : Available to work a flexible schedule as required. Be able to multi-task. Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Internal: Works with ARC kennel staff, office staff and supervisors on routine kennel chores and assignments. Maintains harmonious, courteous, and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. External: Assists ARC staff at offsite adoption events. Presents a friendly, courteous image for the City of the general public, customers, and public officials. Authorities and Accountabilities Level of independent decision making : Minimal-incumbent primarily carries-out instructions and follows established procedures Budgetary/Financial/Asset accountability : None -- Position has no accountability for, or authority to make, budgetary or financial decisions. Span of control : Responsibility for own work (no supervision or leadership expectations) For positions that supervise : Approximate number of employees directly supervised: None Approximate number of employees indirectly supervised through subordinate managers/supervisors (excludes direct reports): None Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assist with hosing down dog runs and/or cleaning small animal cages Assist with morning or late afternoon feedings Assist with late afternoon dog waste pick-up in dog runs or cat waste removal in cattery Wash dishes Clean crates/litter boxes Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Daily activity level : Primarily physical work on a continual basis Physical characteristics : Job requires oral and aural communication; Job requires reading and comprehension of written materials; Job requires normal vision; Must be able to distinguish colors; Must be able to see in dim light; Exposure to high noise levels; Fine finger manipulation; Grasping with hand, gripping; Keystroking or repetitive motion of hands/fingers/arms; Subduing/restraining humans/animals; Climbing Ladders; Bending/kneeling/crawling; Lifting/carrying/push/pull up to 40 lbs.; Working while standing for prolonged periods of time; Walking long distances; Running while carrying materials/ equipment/ gear/ tools; Exposures : Exposure to biological agents, human/animal body fluids, blood borne pathogens, excrement or tuberculosis; Exposure to sharp objects including razor blades, teeth, finger/paw nails (incl. biting); Working outside in inclement weather conditions; Violent or dangerous situations that could result in serious injury, psychological damage, or death Extraordinary working conditions : None Hazardous equipment/machinery used : None Required personal protective equipment : Latex gloves; Rubber gloves; Rubber boots

Challenge Meet new people Improve their community Gain new skills Recognition Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Meet new people Improve their community Gain new skills Recognition Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Improve their community Gain new skills Recognition Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Gain new skills Recognition Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Recognition Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Make a difference Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Self-esteem Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Donate professional skills Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Self-confidence Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Socialize Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Have fun Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Change in scenery Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Career exploration Academic credit Constructive use of time

Academic credit Constructive use of time

Constructive use of time

Act as liaisons with our community to gain support of programs Provide a direct line to private resources in our community Facilitate networking Increase public awareness and program visibility Serve as a mentor

Provide a direct line to private resources in our community Facilitate networking Increase public awareness and program visibility Serve as a mentor

Facilitate networking Increase public awareness and program visibility Serve as a mentor

Increase public awareness and program visibility Serve as a mentor

Serve as a mentor

Volunteers at the Animal Resource Center (ARC) assist kennel staff by providing hands on care through cleaning cages and kennels, feeding, washing dishes, restocking supplies, washing laundry, and providing daily care, socialization and enrichment activities to animals being cared for at the facility. Volunteers will assist staff onsite and offsite adoption events throughout the year.

Education / higher education : High School Graduate or equivalent

Education and/or experience preferences : Experience with cats and dogs preferred.

Driver’s License requirement : None Required Endorsements: None

Required certifications, licenses or registrations : None

Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations : None

Level of independent decision making : Minimal-incumbent primarily carries-out instructions and follows established procedures

Budgetary/Financial/Asset accountability : None -- Position has no accountability for, or authority to make, budgetary or financial decisions.

Span of control : Responsibility for own work (no supervision or leadership expectations)

For positions that supervise :

Approximate number of employees directly supervised: None Approximate number of employees indirectly supervised through subordinate managers/supervisors (excludes direct reports): None

Approximate number of employees indirectly supervised through subordinate managers/supervisors (excludes direct reports): None

The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assist with hosing down dog runs and/or cleaning small animal cages Assist with morning or late afternoon feedings Assist with late afternoon dog waste pick-up in dog runs or cat waste removal in cattery Wash dishes Clean crates/litter boxes Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Assist with morning or late afternoon feedings Assist with late afternoon dog waste pick-up in dog runs or cat waste removal in cattery Wash dishes Clean crates/litter boxes Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Assist with late afternoon dog waste pick-up in dog runs or cat waste removal in cattery Wash dishes Clean crates/litter boxes Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Wash dishes Clean crates/litter boxes Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Clean crates/litter boxes Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, organizing, stalking supplies Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Fill Kongs and help with staff with enrichment items for animals Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Assist with daily socialization and enrichment activities with dogs in meet and greet areas Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Greet customers and potential adopters Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

Assist staff at offsite adoption events.

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