Cat or Rabbit Socializer
Time Periods When Assistance is Needed
- Daily during regular volunteer hours
- Socializers are asked to commit to visiting the shelter a minimum of twice a month.
Related Tasks
- Socialize cats and rabbits in pens and adoption rooms.
- Make notes about the animals' behavior for use by staff and potential adopters.
- Alert staff to any issues of medical concern.
- Work with shy or special needs animals as requested to increase happiness, social activity and adoptability.
Special Capabilities Needed
- Must be able to provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service and to answer questions in a professional manner, deferring to staff if the correct answer isn't clear or if guidance is needed.
- Must be able to learn and use safe animal handling practices when interacting with the animals.
Training
All volunteers who help as socializers must first attend the volunteer orientation and attend a safe animal handling training session.
Commitment
Animal Socialization volunteers are asked to assist in this area for a minimum of 1 hour each session and commit to a weekly or monthly schedule for a minimum of three months, though they are welcome to stay as long as they want.
Please click here to sign up to volunteer with the animals at Red Door!